Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Patrizio Buanne
Patrizio Buanne is an Austro-Italian baritone singer who continues to rise to fame on a worldwide scale. His musical talent was recognised quite early and at the age of just 11 he started performing in public. We get to know him on a more personal level…
Peter Boghossian
These days, it seems impossible to have a reasonable conversation with anyone who has a different opinion. Whether you're online, in a classroom, an office, a town hall - or even just hoping to get through a family dinner with a stubborn relative. That's why the release of Peter Boghossian…
Costa Carastavrakis
Costa Carastavrakis has had a rough past which he tells about in a new memoir, 'I Am Costa – From Meth to Marathons'. If you’re up for an inspiring true-life tale that will make you look at experiences in a new way, then this is the interview for you. In…
John van de Ruit
John van de Ruit’s writing just seems to have the magic touch. He’s famously known as the author of the 'Spud' series, but beyond that he’s involved in many other projects. We chat to him about his popular novels, as well as the movies... and he gives us a glimpse…
Donna Rachelson
Donna Rachelson is a driven entrepreneur with a passion for helping women. She firmly believes in the power of inclusion, and chats to us about the position women find themselves in in the workplace, the struggles they face, and adaptations that could be in place. She wrote a book called…
Jesse Clegg
He’s a South African singer and songwriter whose three studio albums have made him a platinum-selling success. His music has even caught the attention of 3-time Grammy-winning Canadian producer David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, Placebo). Jesse Clegg opens up about all the ups and downs in his life recently, including the…
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey is breaking new ground by announcing two African editions of the hit TV show 'Family Feud'. In this special edition of Gareth's Guests, Siya Sangweni sits down with the international stand-up comic, author and broadcaster for a candid interview to find out more about this huge move. From…
Kim Hulett
What is your take on reproductive genetics, testing DNA or 'designer babies'? Kim Hulett is the CEO and chief researcher at Next Bio Sciences and a South African SingularityU Faculty member. She joins us to share how advances in stem cell and genetic research are unlocking solutions to medical challenges…
Lucas Radebe
He's without a doubt one of South Africa's greatest footballers ever. On top of that, his pure talent and big heart has made him transcend the world of sports and have a firm place in the hearts of many around the world, affectionately being known as "Rhoo". It's none other…
Stan Katz
Legendary DJ from way back when and radio fundi Stan Katz has decided to launch his own podcast series called 'Making Waves', interviewing fellow media colleagues. He came to CliffCentral to talk to Gareth Cliff, and here is the conversation between these two radio pioneers, spanning four decades of broadcasting…
Women of the Liberation: Michelle Craig, Mmanaledi Mataboge-Mashetla & Helene Nieuwenhuis
The history of South Africa’s freedom fighters are well known. The stories of the remarkable women who played an important role in the struggle against apartheid however, sadly often remain untold. eNCA has finally given some of these incredible women a voice, and Gareth chats to the team behind it…
Helen Zille
Helen Zille may have stepped down as the Premier of the Western Cape after two five-year terms and retired from politics, but she is nowhere close to slowing down. She's still right in the thick of continuing to make and get involved in societal change for the better. She chats…
Suzelle DIY
She’s taught us everything, from how to make a nifty loadshedding survival kit, to how to make a braai pie on her YouTube video series. She a 'meisie' who hails from Somerset West, South Africa… and describes meeting her best friend Marianne in the line at the tuckshop as one…
#PureConversations: A Few Brave Broadcasters
They are the people you may wake up with in the morning, spend time with in your car, and in your head… or who keep you company while you’re working. You may spend more time with them than with your family, so it’s not surprising that when their lives change,…
Johnny Clegg (In Memoriam - 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 Cliff to highlight some of the stories from his 40+ years in the music industry, beginning with how his…
Vince Wilburn Jnr
Miles Davis is a name that many associate with a musical legend. His nephew Vince Wilburn Jnr has made a documentary about his extraordinary life, and is currently in South Africa telling his story, and connecting with fans whose lives were touched by the music.
Richard Hardie
Want to get some global perspective on prime property and wealth? Knight Frank has crunched numbers and done thorough research to launch their 13th edition of The Wealth Report. It’s an annual publication that includes the Knight Frank City Wealth Index; price movements across 100 luxury residential property markets; the…
Nadiya Hussain: UK TV Chef
Nadiya Hussain took the plunge and entered the Great British Bake Off. Since then she has become a respected British TV chef, author and television presenter. She baked the Queen's 90th birthday cake, and is now exploring her heritage with an exciting new show called Nadiya's Asian Odyssey.
Jason & Ian Dally
It’s a story that leaves many South Africans cold at the mere mention of a few details: the sexual abuse that occurred at Parktown Boys' High by now convicted former waterpolo coach Collan Rex. Many young men are at the centre of this horrific tale, particularly 18-year-old Jason Dally, whose…
Pepper the Robot
She can hug, dance, give high 5s and fist pumps. As if that wasn’t enough of South Africa’s humanoid robot - she’s also the Brand Ambassador for the My Future 4.0 Summit. Gareth finds out firsthand what the interesting life of Pepper is like.