Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Skolopad (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Musician, mother and nurse, Skolopad made waves at the SAMAs recently. Her daughter told her to stop dancing to other people’s music, and dance to her own. Since then she has taken her career seriously and is certainly going places. Like the CliffCentral studios for example.
Gugu Zulu (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
How did Gugu Zulu get involved in motor racing? From bumping into a white woman reading ‘The Sowetan’ in Bela Bela, to a driving academy, then TV presenting, Gugu Zulu had a really inspiring life journey. He died in July 2016 while attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Ahmed Kathrada (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
Struggle hero and former political prisoner, Ahmed Kathrada is our special guest. He tells us about the Rivonia raid, his time on Robben Island (including how he blackmailed a warden), his adjustment to modern technology when he was released, and the last time he saw Nelson Mandela.
Allister Haddon Sparks (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
Gareth Cliff gets into the mind of veteran writer, journalist and political commentator – Allister Sparks. Using his latest offering ‘The Sword and the Pen’, sparks chronicles his six decades in the political world, giving more insight into some of the most notorious stories that have shaped South Africa. From…
Loyiso Gola (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Loyiso Gola has had another bumper success of a year. He and Gareth catch up in an interview that picks at both of their brains. The two initially get into a refreshing argument around political ideologies and history. Following that, find out what the comedian has to say about his…
Zapiro (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Twenty-one annual books and a further three published to illustrate this crazy place called South Africa, Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro) is considered one of the top 10 greatest cartoonists on earth. Never afraid to ruffle feathers to get his ideas out, he has been a part of the South African political…
Mark Banks (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Mark Banks has been making people laugh for a really long time. Professionally for over 25 years in a variety of shows around South Africa and abroad. He sits down with Gareth in a literal laugh a minute session where he talks about state capture, the actual size of the…
Dr Don Thomas (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Former NASA astronaut Dr Don Thomas stopped in South Africa for a series of public talks and school visits, to share some of what he’s learned during his seven years with NASA. He’s completed four shuttle missions, logging over 1,040 hours of adventuring in space. Discover some of his fascinating…
Neil Andrews (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Get into the mind of highly-spirited sports broadcaster, Neil Andrews. With over 20 years under him in broadcasting, he gives Gareth some tips on racing, speaks about how he started and how he navigates being politically correct these days. Expecting a baby boy in March 2018, he also speaks about…
Kelly Khumalo (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Award-winning South African singer and actress Kelly Khumalo and Gareth get into a conversation about her intriguing life and times. From overcoming dark moments to finding balance, this gives you a peek into the entertainer’s life. Find out her future ambitions, including her preparations for her first one woman show.
Louise Carver (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
It’s a great time to be Louise Carver, and she genuinely means it. She’s in a great space in her life, as she enjoys every moment. She’s knocked Rihanna off the Billboard charts and about to travel again, but also has recently been getting over a toxic relationship of three…
Solly Msimanga (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
It’s been a little over a year since the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Msimanga took over the position of Mayor of Tshwane. What has he learned while running the third biggest geographical municipality in the world? What are the frustrations and threats he’s come across? And what does he really want…
John Robbie (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
After decades of being one of the most iconic radio personalities in South Africa, John Robbie has finally called it a day. He and Gareth talk about his amazing journey, how he transitioned from rugby player to radio presenter, and all the incredible things that happened from there, and the…
Unathi Msengana (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Being the best at everything is something that Unathi Msengana has been associated with for quite some time now. Now off national morning radio for all the right reasons, she gets to have a good catch up with Gareth, share what’s going on in her life right now and what…
Gerrie Nel (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Gerrie Nel became a household name on the back of the Oscar Pistorius trial. This was just one of many trials that defined an incredible legal career for the state, one that he is now bringing to an end for a new challenge. Gareth chats to him about this bold…
Gad Saad (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Gad Saad is a Montreal Professor of Evolutionary Behaviour and Gareth gets him to tell us about gift-giving, risk-taking and the effect of hormones on shopping for men and women. The thing that fires Gad up is his passion for free speech, the scientific method and not tolerating any bullshit…
Vusi Thembekwayo (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
At 25 Vusi Thembekwayo was running a R400 million division in a R17 billion multi-national. He is now a globally recognised CEO whose insights and expertise aren’t just sought after, but also dictate directions that businesses go in. He is a man who truly lives his principles, and someone you…
Letshego Zulu (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Losing a loved one is never easy in life, but in the case of Letshego Zulu, it was beyond life-changing. She shares the tragic story of losing her husband Gugu with Gareth, and what the whole experience has meant for her. In life and even death he was larger than…
Johnny Clegg (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
You know the name but you’ve never heard his story told quite this way. Ahead of the Johannesburg leg of his Final Journey world tour, Johnny Clegg sits down with Gareth to highlight some of the stories from his 40+ years in the music industry, beginning with how his character…
Jacques Pauw (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
In a book that has grabbed the attention of many, investigative journalist Jacques Pauw has exposed some of what his research has identified as the darkest secret at the heart of President’s Jacob Zuma’s compromised government: a cancerous cabal that eliminates the president’s enemies and purges the law-enforcement agencies of…