Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Nondumiso Tembe & Andile Gumbi
Acting is a tough gig, especially when you are looking to take your talents onto the global stage. This is something that Nondumiso Tembe and Andile Gumbi have achieved though, and with unique starring roles in both stage and screen productions, they are the definition of accomplished. Gareth chats to…
Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala
You may know her as a former Miss SA and wife to South African football Simphiwe Tshabalala, but Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala is so much more than just a high-profile individual. She chats to Gareth about coming through the beauty queen ranks, her courtship with her famous footballing husband, and how she…
Louise Carver
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…
Federica Marchesini
Author of new novel, Afritalian, Federica Marchesini is a charismatic lover of life! Born and bred in Italy, she has called Cape Town home for the past 16 years. Federica has drawn from her experiences to pen a humorous story that follows Atena Monti, the protagonist... a woman who feels…
Freedom versus: Gwen Ngwenya, Mark Oppenheimer & Cecelia Kok
The team behind our new CliffCentral.com show, Freedom versus, discuss the fascinating journey they've travelled to creating the podcast. Cecelia Kok, Gwen Ngwenya and Mark Oppenheimer speak on the importance of freedom, as well as touch on some of the issues they dive into on the show - including identity…
Lorraine Maisel
CliffCentral.com friend Lorraine Maisel makes a long overdue visit and has much to catch the team up on. From discussing her journey with weight, navigating the ever-changing PR industry and so much more, this conversation is also filled with many, many laughs. And since she's single and has her eyes…
Adriana Marais
Gareth catches up with theoretical physicist, Head of Innovation at SAP Africa and aspiring extraterrestrial, Adriana Marais. Fresh off her talk at Singularity University’s South Africa Summit she speaks about the latest on the Mars One Project, innovation in the world of astronomy and science and constantly challenging herself... recently…
Satanic Dagga Orgy
They have a name that raises eyebrows but where does it come from? Peter Blackbeard and Zam Boney from Satanic Dagga Orgy answer this along with discussing their love for music, dealing with seven members in one group and performing some of their songs.
Jade Hübner
Cape Town-based TV presenter, model, actress and singer Jade Hübner proves there's so much more to her than meets the eye. Gareth and the team (including listener Josh Todes from Israel) get to learn about her love of adrenalin, her decision to still pursue her studies, her dating life, and…
Lord-Mayor Ashok-Alexander Sridharan
Back in June Gareth met the Lord-Mayor Ashok-Alexander Sridharan in Germany. The Mayor of Bonn, he and Gareth talk about world affairs and the life he leads in charge of a modern cosmopolitan European city.
Raymond McCauley
The Singularity University offers educational programmes and business incubation in Silicon Valley. Heavily focused on scientific progress, Raymond McCauley is integral to the institution. As a biotechnology scientist, technologist, strategist and entrepreneur, he has much to share with Gareth on where technology is taking the human race. Enjoy this fascinating…
Jonathan Berkowitz - Cards Against Humanity SA
Cards Against Humanity is a wonderfully offensive game that the team has played on many occasions. Jonathan Berkowitz wants to make a South African version of this, and he has made a pretty good start at it. Gareth chats to him about the venture, and how all South Africans can…
Joel Baepi
Father of four and respected law man with an extensive corporate history, Joel Baepi is the epitome of accomplished. He is far from your straight-laced success though. Joel had a foundation in music and radio, and has a tremendous view on the world and the unique challenges that we face…
Junette Syster
The ideas around 'plus sized' or 'curved' models is still rather conservative, but Junette Syster is the prime example of why it shouldn't be. Full of life and figure, she and Gareth talk about her life as a model, how she got into the industry, and how she lives a…
Shekhinah
The young artists making a name for themselves in South African music are hard to keep up with. Some though really stand out in more ways than one, and that applies with Shekhinah. From being abandoned at birth, to being the driving force behind hit songs we know and love…
Brent Lindeque - My Kitchen Rules SA
Brent is just relentless when it comes to doing fun and interesting things. He is now going to be on the reality TV show My Kitchen Rules South Africa, where he and partner Andrew Ross put their cooking expertise on display for all to see and judge. He and Gareth…
Kelly Khumalo
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.
Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
At just 28 years of age, Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh has excelled in the fields of education, music and even sport. His interesting journey to this point has seen him flourish away from his high profile father's influence, with him recently releasing a book to document his learnings and views on the…
Marc Lubner
Afrika Tikkun is not only an organisation that believes that every child has the ability to change the world, they make sure they can. As the CEO, Marc Lubner embodies this belief and is integral to all the good work it carries out. Gareth chats to him about what has…
Gilmore Tee
Gilmore Tee was a part of the Young African Leaders group that recently travelled to the USA for the Mandela Washington Fellowship. He is passionate about showcasing the more positive stories from the African continent, and does so as host of #ThathaWena, a PAN African Magazine TV Show. He and…