Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Andrew Sutton
At the age of 16, Andrew Sutton has the musical ability that many would work a lifetime for. He comes into studio to perform for the team, and share his path so far in music. With a solid support team, and great understanding for how people gravitate towards music, he…
Tim Du Plessis
Tim Du Plessis is a South African legend in the news industry with many years of experience. He’s edited the likes of the Rapport, Beeld and The Citizen and even headed up all Media 24’s Afrikaans newspapers before retiring from that position in 2014. Not one to rest on his…
Jason Werbeloff
Do social groups really exist? And what is individualism and the importance of identity all about? Science fiction novelist Jason Werbeloff, who's released titles like 'Defragmenting Daniel', 'Hedon' and 'The Solace Pill', discusses these topics with Gareth. Having lectured on social and political philosophy, ethics and religion as well as…
RJ Benjamin
RJ Benjamin is another incredibly talented South African musician. With a proven career as a vocalist, songwriter, composer, voice coach, musical director and producer, his talents have naturally seen him heavily involved in reality TV shows along with producing hit albums. He and Gareth talk more than music though, especially…
Simon Allison
Simon Allison covers Africa for the Mail & Gauradian, having cut his teeth reporting from Palestine, Somalia and revolutionary Egypt. He loves news and politics, the more convoluted the better. He gives Gareth and the team a look at the current affairs of some African countries currently in the headlines,…
Damian & Waldek Wasowicz (Headway Heroes)
Brothers Damian and Waldek Wasowicz return to share their fundraising stories around the Headway Heroes cycling team. Dedicated and undaunted, they have taken their setbacks in their stride, and continue to not only make their lives better, but also raise incredible funds for the benefit of others in similar positions.
Zakes Bantwini
Zakes Bantwini is a platinum-selling artist and producer, with a multitude of awards and accolades to show for his 36 years on Earth. He chats to Gareth about his career, his additional performing arts capabilities, and his thoughts on the history of South Africa and where the place is going…
Rosalind Davey & Lenja Dahms-Jansen (Social Media in the Workplace)
Social media used to be something that people had mixed views on, but now it is an integral part of our lives - both personally and professionally. This comes with some dangers though, but Rosalind Davey and Lenja Dahms-Jansen have just released a book on the subject to guide you…
Ringo Madlingozi
Ten studio albums, two live CD/DVDs and one compilation album make up the formal musical credentials of Ringo Madlingozi. Originally from Gugulethu, his musical career however was one developed in a turbulent time in South Africa, which went on to see him collaborate with a whole host of international superstars…
Yusuf Omar
Award-winning Yusuf Omar is one of the leaders in the mobile journalism revolution internationally, and has been producing stories with cellphones since 2010. From his days working as a Senior Social Media Reporter at CNN, being the Mobile Editor at the Hindustan Times in India and eNCA in South Africa,…
Lady Lea
If you have partied anywhere in South Africa over the last 20 years you will have encountered the name Lady Lea. She has become so much more than an iconic DJ over the years though. Gareth chats to her about her party life, how she has no interest in slowing…
Oshri
Oshri is of Israeli origin, and lives in the US, but got his big break in South Africa under the guidance of Wyclef Jean. He has just released a collaboration with Jimmy Nevis, with his previous track 'Crazy But Free' currently on the international Billboard Dance Top40.
Lily Reed
Author of 'The Dark Seed', Lily Reed, tells her compelling, real life story of a horrific gang rape in Malawi and subsequent healing of the human spirit to Gareth. This riveting conversation chronicles Lily's fateful night in 2012, how she's learned to pick up the pieces for her and her…
Ray from the Airwater Group (AWG)
The drought situation is only getting worse in Cape Town, but Ray from the Airwater Group has a solution, literally. Creating water from air, Ray's machines are revolutionary and certainly the way forward, but is government supporting such an initiative, as Cape Town looks set to be dry by Christmas?
Pete Goffe-Wood & Chris Forrest
Pete the well-known celebrity chef and Chris the ever-likeable comedian have joined forces to create a live cooking show with a difference called 'Don't Burn your Sausage'. They chat about how it came to be, plus a whole host of other food related things with Gareth that will have you…
George Mienie
George Mienie and his AutoTrader team have become a big part of the CliffCentral team in the last couple of years. It is George's birthday today, so he joins Gareth in studio to celebrate the day, and talk about his time at AutoTrader and how it has evolved in South…
Moonyeenn Lee
Renowned agent and casting director Moonyeenn Lee has over 40 years in the acting industry, having worked with names like Terry Pheto and Robert Whitehead... she has cast the likes of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Bang Bang Club'. What has gone into building her legendary career? Gareth…
Edith Venter
The formidable Edith Venter has graced the South African social, business and philanthropy scenes for years on end, yet shows no sign of stopping. Gareth gets to know more about the woman who has become synonymous with glitz, glamour and lots of hard work. As a mother to sons Blane…
Rabbi Julia Margolis
As the only female Rabbi to currently hold office in South Africa, Rabbi Julia Margolis speaks to Gareth about the work she's doing in her trailblazing position. Facing much resistance and working in a reformed shul, she explains how she demystifies the supposed tension between orthodox and reformed Jewish people,…
Dr Elliot Shevel
Headaches have long been a mystery to us, causing great pain and discomfort without any warning. Dr Elliot Shevel of the Headache Clinic does incredible work in this field though, finding individual solutions to these crippling pains, and eliminating the need for heavy medication.