Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
David Tlale
David Tlale is on a search to find his next assistant designer. So focused is he on this, he has a 13 episode reality TV show called The Intern by David Tlale. Gareth chats to him about where he is going with the show, the kinds of people he wants…
Glen Biderman-Pam
Comedian Glen Biderman-Pam is someone with an interesting name and an even more interesting life story. Still in his twenties, there are many strings in his comedic bow, ranging from acting to stand up and everything in between. Gareth talks to him about his family, hot tubs, serving drinks shirtless,…
Jason Goliath
The team couldn't get Trevor Noah, so Jason Goliath steps in as your Friday high profile comedy guest. Always so much more than a comedian, Jason talks about the hard work behind the Goliath empire and its many cogs. Trevor Noah using his comedy nights to practice his latest material,…
Linnéa Kempe
Challenging the status quo, Swedish entrepreneur Linnéa Kempe speaks to the team about taking her message of rewiring one's mindset and inspiration around the world as a global public speaker.
Roberta Durrant
South African director Roberta Durrant tells the story of Krotoa, Jan van Riebeeck’s Khoi translator and advisor in the Cape in the 1650s. The film recently launched at 25 cinemas across the country and has already been seen by about 7,500 viewers, earning nearly half a million at the box…
Kate Phillips - Chiropractor
Chiropractor Kate Phillips comes into studio to straighten the team out, well Ben and Gareth at least as the rest have touch issues. Kate talks about the importance of posture and alignment, and how we stray from where we should be with the stresses and strains of everyday life. Get…
Topaz Page-Green
World hunger is an ongoing concern, with many challenges standing in the way of curbing this. The Lunchbox Fund is making great strides in this area though, with Topaz Page-Green at the forefront of this organisation. She chats to Gareth about the meals that the fund provides, and the thousands…
Dion Chang
Dion Chang certainly sees the world in a different way to most. Often referred to as a futurist, he prefers the term 'professional cage rattler'. Nobody understands and adapts with global trends quite like Dion, something that Gareth harnesses for an informed discussion across a variety of topics from driverless…
Krijay Govender
Officially voted by the media as South Africa's funniest woman, Krijay Govender is a stand-up comic, award-winning actress, playwright and director. A true 'full package', she talks to Gareth about her upbringing in Durban, her amazing mother, what's great about Larry King, being sort of dyslexic, and all kinds of…
Sonia Booth
Our very own Sonia Booth drops by for a visit. Chatting up with the team about her personal life at home, she gushes over her beau Matthew and how they juggle their sons, Noah and Nathan. She gives insight on her journey hosting her weekly show, #OpinionBooth. And following her…
Albert van Wyk
At the age of 22 many of us are really trying to find some purpose in life or just getting drunk a lot. Albert van Wyk was no such 22-year-old, having reached the status of millionaire by then. He shares with Gareth how he got to this stage, what got…
Dricus 'Stillknocks' Du Plessis
At just 23 years old, Dricus Du Plessis is the current EFC Worldwide Welterweight Champion. He is poised to hold two belts in two weight classes, something that Gareth and the team find very interesting. Siya in particular is mind blown about what goes into fighting, with Dricus sharing all…
Matt Kanniah
The world of cars is an ever-evolving place, with 'flying cars' now becoming a major attention spinner as they become an actual reality. Matt Kanniah chats to Gareth about how these may soon change our lives, and how the death of petrol/diesel cars is coming in our lifetime. Matt also…
Thandeka Gqubule & Krivani Pillay
South Africa's recent history is scarred with corruption, mismanagement and intimidation... with no story illustrating this more than the famed 'SABC 8'. Two of these brave journalists, Thandeka Gqubule and Krivani Pillay, provide a first hand account of fearing for their lives, fighting for what they believed in, and trying…
Premesh Chandran - Malaysiakini
Malaysiakini is an award-winning independent news provider in Asia, showcasing well-informed and diverse views of the region. It is a fascinating part of the world, and a place where Malaysakini CEO Premesh Chandran thrives. He chats to Gareth about a whole host of things from media and beyond here, following…
Mpumi Nhlapo
Mpumi Nhlapo is on the cutting edge of emerging technological trends and what is disrupting business nowadays. With his show DISRUPT on CliffCentral, he focuses on immersive disruption within a wide variety of industries, and his chat with Gareth elaborates on this and his views towards how the future is…
Tony Friday
CliffCentral.com fan and Programming Director for ZiFM Stereo - the biggest station in Zimbabwe - Tony Friday chats to the team about radio and life in Zimbabwe.
Zolani Mahola
Zolani Mahola is most well-known for the amazing voice that has made Freshlyground an instantly recognisable South African band. She is now moving to the theatre in a massive new production, but her life in the spotlight started on TV. Gareth chats to her about her interesting rise to fame,…
Trish Jenkins
Australian Trish Jenkins was your typical suburban wife and mother up until she lost 6 figures to theft by her then boss, a registered fund manager in 2008. Then liquidators dissolved their life savings and the 6 properties they had accumulated, including their family home. Trish had unwittingly worked for…
Prof. Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
When you think of a professor, you think of an older man who has Gandalf-like wisdom. Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo has all the wisdom of a professor, but at the age of 34 he is a new breed of super smart South Africans. He talks to Gareth about how machines are…