Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Bantu Holomisa (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
General Bantu Holomisa has been front and centre in some of the greatest changes and events in South African politics since his early days in the Eastern Cape to currently celebrating 20 years of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). As he mentions to Gareth in this interview, “We might not…
Tom Manners & Nicholas Simmonds: Clockwork Media
Tom Manners and Nicholas Simmonds have been breaking great ground with their integrated communications agency that focusses on fusing stakeholder interaction and compelling content to deliver results - Clockwork Media. Gareth finds out how they navigated their four-year entrepreneurial journey, given their journalism and tech pasts. And getting to know…
Aubrey Poo
True thespian Aubrey Poo has graced TV screens, silver screens and stages the world over. He opens up to Gareth about his acting experiences which include broadening his world view from high school, getting to work creatively with teams on set and his dream roles (which involve having fun playing…
Robby Collins
Robby Collins brings humour and insight into this conversation around the comedy industry, his relationship with social media, and how he deals with people's opinions of him. He shares hilarious stories from growing up in SA, riding in private jets with his friend Trevor Noah, and his mother becoming a…
Songezo Zibi
As an influential voice and thought-leader who currently serves as the Head of Communications at Barclays Africa Group Limited, Songezo Zibi draws from his expertise in the communications industry to keep many in the know. Gareth chats to him about his history as the editor of Business Day and monitoring…
Mariéme Jamme
Senegalese-born British businesswoman Mariéme Jamme has been named on the Powerlist 2017 of Britain’s 100 most influential people of African and African Caribbean Heritage because of her ground-breaking work in the technology and coding space. Her latest venture – iamtheCODE – mobilises governments, businesses and investors in supporting young women…
Morgan Beatbox
Can you make 8 sounds at the same time, with your mouth? Of course you can't, but Morgan Beatbox can, and he does so in studio with Gareth while talking about his crazy career so far. It goes beyond just a special talent, Morgan is constantly pushing boundaries in entertainment…
John Vlismas
One to always frankly speak his mind - comedic great John Vlismas and Gareth sound off and comment on a few burning, popular topics like his show The Good Racist, what he experiences producing The Gathering, parastatals, politics, the media and social media. Get ready to laugh as John talks…
Dominic Neill
The man himself, Dominic Neill is in studio. He gives his insights on Eminem and talks about how in high school he had a love for Guns N' Roses. He studied and worked at a few record labels to get to know the industry, and there is a lot that…
Thebe Ikalafeng
Kimberley-born Thebe Ikalafeng has always enthusiastically worked towards his success today. As one of Africa's foremost global branding authorities, advisor, and author he has had firsthand experience in seeing Africa's growth and still tirelessly develops its potential. Hear his backstory in this conversation with Gareth, which highlights his time in…
Zunga – 16 Days of Activism / TEARS interview
Abuse towards women and children is a dire problem that affects us all in some way. 'Zunga' comes into studio to tell her harrowing story of abuse and betrayal, and how she is taking back her life despite the hurt that she has suffered. This isn't an easy interview to…
Professor Deirdre Byrne
Professor Deidre Byrne is the Chairperson of the Unisa-Africa Girl Development Programme, launched to promote girls' rights and highlight gender inequalities. Even now in 2017, this is more important than ever with many underage girls being forced into becoming child brides across the African continent. She shares some shocking stats…
Kate Turkington
It's always a delight having Kate Turkington in studio. She is one of South Africa's best-known broadcasters, travellers and travel writers. She has waltzed at dawn with a Chinese dance instructor in a Beijing square, fallen over Emperor penguins in Antarctica, lunched with a rajah in Rajasthan, and even dined…
Tumi Sole
A lawyer by day, a social media activist by night, 33-year-old Wits masters student Tumi Sole has started quite an online movement in 2017. #CountryDuty is the call to action which sees South Africans bring a multitude of issues to the public eye, but what does this all mean going…
Cindy Nell
Cindy Nell takes Gareth through her life and times as a TV personality, model, businesswoman and family woman, in this refreshing and forthright interviews. From currently working on M-Net's Wedding Bashers to her experience as Miss South Africa at 21 after growing up in a supportive family in Polokwane, she…
Darcy Oake (illusionist)
As a special pre-birthday treat for Ben, Canadian illusionist Darcy Oake surprises the team in studio with an appearance. After enthralling millions of viewers on Britain's Got Talent and even putting on a private show for the British royals, he now entertains Mabale, Ben and Siya. Find out more about…
Tim Noakes
South African scientist Tim Noakes has a new book out, 'Lore of Nutrition', and is armed with more expertise to help answer your nutrition and food questions. He sits down with Gareth to discuss how one can live their healthiest life beginning with analysing our obsession with body fat, muscle…
Chantal Lascaris
Chantal Lascaris returns with more fantastic food tips, stemming from her love of Mediterranean foods. Her latest book 'All Sorts of Healthy Dishes', shows the simplicity of eating well, and how South Africans should not struggle finding the ingredients to create some wonderful dishes. This is the perfect foodie podcast…
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has a fascinating new book out that details his calling and the paths it has led him on. His spiritual work has brought him from his childhood in Alexander township under the care of his ZCC father to ministering to Nelson Mandela many…
Jack Devnarain
One of South Africa's leading men on our screens, Jack Devnarain, is a man of many talents - from starring in productions to bodybuilding! Best known for his role as Rajesh in the soapie Isidingo, he chats to Gareth about his life as a performer, his role as the Chairman…