Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
John Hunt
Growing up in Hillbrow in the 1960s, John Hunt was able to experience a part of South African society than none of us can really comprehend. This time in his life has inspired his latest book, 'The Boy Who Could Keep A Swan In His Head'. He and Gareth discuss…
Adam Broomberg (artist)
South African-born artist Adam Broomberg has a very different take on the world as we think we know it. In SA currently for a new exhibition at the Goodman Gallery called 'Bandage the Knife not the Wound', Gareth chats to him about how he made his way into the industry,…
Ruda Landman
Widely known for her compelling interviews, Ruda has a career that spans decades of conversations with prominent South Africans about their life choices and about how change has affected them. It is because of these experiences that she has penned it all into her new book titled, 'Tell Me Your…
Udo Carelse
There's no more befitting adjective for sports journalist Udo Carelse's career than "illustrious". With more than 20 years of experience under his belt and having worked for some of the biggest broadcasting brands in South Africa, he shares some of his favourite stories with Gareth, including his memories of the…
Thando Hopa
Lawyer, activist and model Thando Hopa is fuelled by her mission to change perceptions of beauty in the media and remind people that they are enough as they are. In this interview, Gareth unpacks her mission through a conversation around what representation means, the power and pain that perception carries,…
Karyn Maughan
Karyn Maughan has become renowned not only for her professional and groundbreaking reporting (particularly in the crime and justice field), but also for the empathy and forthright information she brings to her stories. Gareth sits down with her to discuss how she has navigated some of the biggest moments in…
Kagiso Modupe
Kagiso Modupe is an established actor who has been an essential character on the soap opera Scandal! After 13 years he has bid farewell to the show, and is embracing new challenges and roles for his talents. He and Gareth speak about his new book 'Along Came Tsakani', which discusses…
Participants in the Nelson Mandela Debating Challenge
They say that the youth is the future. Well if the youth in question are like the kids participating in the Nelson Mandela Debating Challenge, then it's in good hands. Gareth chats to this bright bunch of kids about what the legacy of Madiba means to them, and what the…
Greg Aldridge
Co-host of 947's afternoon show Greg Aldridge has a budding career that boldly shows his passions for radio and broadcasting. Gareth gets to know him better, highlighting his achievements that have led him to the 'Greg & Lucky' show. Find out what makes the former Rhodes University student tick, being…
Tumi Morake & Ndumiso Lindi
Tumi Morake makes a long overdue return to the CliffCentral studios, and brings with her Ndumiso Lindi. The two have a new show together, 'Married But Not To Each Other', which they are excited about. It explores the controversy of marriage, and nobody can explore the obvious sensitivities like these…
Helena Wasserman: Editor of Business Insider SA
Business Insider, the largest business news site in the USA, has now launched in South Africa. Focused on becoming South Africa's biggest business website, editor Helena Wasserman sits down with Gareth to talk about the challenges in her industry, online trends, and how people choose and engage with content right…
Melanie Bala
Many have watched Melanie Bala's evolution as a budding broadcaster cutting her teeth at Radio Kop, growing into her various roles at Metro FM and now finding her perfect balance as a working mother. Gareth learns how she is learning from growing into more of herself through her pure authenticity…
Thor Halvorssen: CEO of Human Rights Foundation
The state of affairs in Venezuela is nothing short of horrific. Thor Halvorssen, CEO of the Human Rights Foundation, knows all too well what is going on there, and the human rights violations that are taking place under the current regime. He and Gareth talk about human rights on a…
Marinda van Zyl
We all know someone with a cancer story, it is a reality of our modern lives. Marinda van Zyl has a personal story on the matter, but more importantly she has a lot of information how you and your loved ones can drastically reduce your chances of battling with this…
Riaad Moosa
Comedian Riaad Moosa is a man who follows his passion in everything that he does - whether that means swapping his medical qualification for the comedy stage or being inspired by his South African roots to take up certain acting roles. Gareth chats to him about his journey, being so…
Tracy Going
South Africa's golden girl of broadcasting Tracy Going has penned a strikingly honest memoir detailing the traumatic experience of being abused by her partner. She opens up to Gareth about love becoming terror based on 'Brutal Legacy' - hear about the lessons she's learned, the firsthand detailing of suffering abuse,…
Nicolene Holtzhausen: World Head Injury Awareness Day
Nicolene has been a friend of the Gareth Cliff Show for some time now. As someone who has suffered a life-threatening head injury, she has made great progress in living a productive life - despite her setbacks, and catches Gareth up on what she is doing right now. She also…
David Beckham: Redefining Cool
David Beckham is many things: world famous footballer, father, style icon, and the man who made tattoos mainstream. He’s also refined and cool, like his own whisky, Haig Clubman. It’s about changing the game, breaking the rules and doing things differently. Gareth Cliff had an unconventional, unradio conversation with David…
Feyi Olubodun
After witnessing one too many cases of brands failing in the African marketplace, CEO of Insights Publicis in Nigeria Feyi Olubodun has penned 'The Villager – How Africans Consume Brands'. He chats to Gareth and the team around the book that has been called essential reading for brand owners wishing…
Dr Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson is a Canadian academic, author and controversial internet celebrity. In matters of free speech, human archetypes, personal responsibility and the use of gender pronouns, he has become a sensation among people fed up with political correctness and entitlement. He chats to Gareth for close to an hour about…