Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Pieter-Dirk Uys
Comedian, author, actor and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys reveals the person behind the persona in a form of his new biography, 'The Echo of a Noise/Weerklank van a Wanklank'. In a chat with Gareth, he recalls his childhood and family, his forbidding and musically driven father, his brilliant but disturbed mother,…
Rekgotsofetse Kgotsi Chikane
Social activist and author, Kgotsi Chikane chats to the team about his new book 'Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation', a four-part retelling of the events that took place amongst the protesting students during #RhodesMustFall, moving onto university management responses and what ultimately led to the nationwide #FeesMustFall. Having compared…
Yiull Damaso
Following the recent anonymous collector who has paid nearly half a million rands for Yiull Damaso's Mandela autopsy painting, Gareth finds out how the artist is dealing with the saga around the sale. In this conversation, the two discuss expression, public opinion and how to deal with it, as well…
Beth Comstock
What can one learn from being in one of the top positions in a global company? And, how can we begin to implement those lessons into our lives? After spending more than two decades at General Electric, American business executive Beth Comstock has penned some of her experiences and helpful…
HE Mr Liam MacGabhann (Ambassador of Ireland)
His Excellency Mr Liam MacGabhann has had a colourful and successful career working all around the world, but has now set his roots in the Rainbow Nation as the Ambassador of Ireland to South Africa. Gareth interviews him about the relationship and trade between Ireland and South Africa, as well…
Peter Boghossian, Helen Pluckrose & James Lindsay
An exclusive interview with Peter Boghossian, Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay - who co-authored a number of ridiculous, made-up papers (and got them all published in leading humanities journals) to show how postmodernist thinking has poisoned the well at leading humanities faculties in the USA. There has been an enormous…
Kofi Ofori-Boateng
Kofi Ofori-Boateng, author, speaker, teacher, coach and mentor chats to Gareth about establishing and maintaining healthy and solid relationships. The 'professional reminder', as he calls himself, highlights the importance of demolishing patriarchy in order for a man and a woman to be able to serve each other.
Timothy Maurice
Whenever Timothy Maurice pops in, you're bound to be bowled over by new ideas and different ways of thinking about things. In this conversation, he breaks down our relationship with social media, and the psychology behind it. What fuels our addiction to social media? Why do we follow the people…
Michael Jordaan
Getting into the mind of one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs around, Gareth talks business, his life and times with Michael Jordaan. Learn from the former First National Bank CEO and current venture capitalist as he delivers key lessons on starting where you are, dealing with the challenges of a…
Janez Vermeiren & Yusuf Stevens
Friends and entrepreneurs Janez Vermeiren and Yusuf Stevens are blazing new trails in the media industry through their production company, Cheeky Media. What does it take to put together powerhouse shows like 'Real Talk', 'The Man Cave' and 'The Morning Show'? Gareth finds out as he has a discussion around…
Mariechan Luiters
Ex-Jamali singer Mariechan Luiters chats to Gareth about her solo journey, her recent collaboration with the dynamic Shekhinah, and her upcoming show, Gone Too Soon, which will be paying tribute to the musical greats we've lost.
How hard is it to immigrate to SA?
Does South Africa’s immigration system render us globally competitive? Is it helping or hurting our economy? Gareth highlights the story of Dan Brotman, co-founder of En-novate based in South Africa, and an immigrant from the United States who has been struggling to get citizenship. Along with Stefanie Darbandi, Immigration Attorney…
Sara Blecher
Ahead of the release of her new film, ’Mayfair’ - which is already making waves around the world - Gareth learns more about the movie and its director, Sara Blecher. The award-winning Blecher speaks on the production process, the South African movie scene and some of the other famed projects…
Dr Portia Gumede
From her childhood in Durban to being one of the top voices in dermatology and skincare, Dr Portia Gumede is a true trailblazer. Gareth gets to know more about this entrepreneur who has recently opened her very own aesthetics lifestyle centre. With her love for medicine coming about when she…
Dr Daniel Meyersfeld
Having completed his PhD in molecular biology in 2005, Dr Daniel Meyersfeld has years of experience in the study of cell processes and codes in humans, animals, plants or other living organisms. Gareth picks the doctor’s brain on how studying the field of human generics can aid us in improving…
Jeremy Nell (Jerm)
Is Jerm a controversial cartoonist or just an opinionated guy who can’t draw very well? Gareth chats to Jeremy Nell on the state of his work in these times. Together they cover hot topics like the state of social media, feedback from his audience, and some other South African cartoonists.
Heidi Patmore
How is the sex industry influencing innovation in technology? Gareth speaks to someone who is passionate about how technology is changing the world and the resulting change in consumer behaviour, to find out. Heidi Patmore is an investor, entrepreneur and all-out drone aficionado. As someone who is currently developing a…
Dr Terrence Kommal
With more than 18 years experience in various industries from medicine to entrepreneurship, Dr Terrence Kommal has led teams from start-ups and family businesses, to national and international multi-million dollar entities. Known as a CEO, non-exec director, strategist, entrepreneur, medical doctor, author, speaker and YPO (Young Presidents’ Organisation) member, Gareth…
Lindiwe Faith Mokate
As the former Chief Executive Officer of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Lindiwe Faith Mokate has been committed to promote respect for, observance of, and protection of human rights for everyone - without fear or favour. Gareth finds out more about the work that she did with the…
LEXLEO
Born and bred in Johannesburg to Iranian-born parents who pioneered to South Africa from the UK in the early 1980s, Gareth chats to LEXLEO. Known for his electrifying multi-faceted personality on the SA entertainment scene, LEXLEO is a musician and dentist to the stars. From his roots, beliefs, what drives…