Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
An incredible life story told in his own words... at the tender age of 90, Umntwana waKwaphindangene Shenge Mangosuthu Buthelezi is as passionate and hard-working today than ever before. In this bumper edition of an interview, Gareth picks the brain of the legendary royal and politician as he hears about…
Kanthan Pillay
Friend to CliffCentral.com, Kanthan Pillay, is gearing up for the big day on 8 May when his very own political party contends for the first time. Gareth catches up with the Founder and chairperson of the Capitalist Party of South Africa — ZACP — about what the party stands for,…
Dr Carlos Alvear Lopez
What’s the new wave in the world of health, and how open should society be in accepting new trends? How are philosophies and approaches like ayahuasca and the likes regulated and governed? Health models that we use today are ever-changing, and to give a scope of what is happening in…
Ambassador Martin Schaefer
When Gareth first met Ambassador Martin Schaefer at the Naumann-Stiftung’s 60th birthday celebration in late 2018, he was struck by how candid the Ambassador was on the links between German liberalism and South African democracy. And as a student of history, he also enjoyed the fact that the Ambassador brought…
Reverend Kenneth Meshoe
Starting out as a teacher, Reverend Kenneth Meshoe followed his calling of making a difference in society by founding his own political party, the African Christian Democratic Party. On the road to the South African general elections, Gareth gets to know more about the leader and hears his take on…
Devan Moonsamy
Devan Moonsamy has more than 15 years experience in the learning and development space, and is the CEO of the I Can Help Africa Foundation (ICHAF) Training Institute Pty (Ltd). He's recently written an article that's raised a few eyebrows, titled: “Racism and Sexism are ‘Offensive’... So What?". Gareth breaks…
Dr Marilize Everts & Harshna Jivan
Gareth geeks out with a nuclear physicist and mechanical engineer. We’re not sure if he knows anything or not, but the three of them get into a discussion about heat transfer tubes, thermocouples, quarks, gluons and neutron skins. If you’re brave or curious, you'll enjoy this. Dr Marilize Everts and…
Schalk Bezuidenhout
He’s been described as someone who has “eclectic woolly style and sneakers, rocks a moustache and furry ‘fro like no other Afrikaans boytjie we’ve ever seen". But most importantly, Schalk Bezuidenhout is actually one of the brightest minds in comedy, with a wit and sense of humour to match. Gareth…
Sandra Gordon
The communications, marketing, advertising and public relations landscape is ever-evolving, especially here in South Africa. Sitting at the helm of watching and making some of these changes that lead to evolution is Sandra Gordon. Sandra is deeply schooled in marketing, with experience in media, advertising, branding, communication, public relations and…
Onkgopotse JJ Tabane
Broadcast journalist Onkgopotse JJ Tabane comes in guns blazing... proving, once again, that he is a person who isn't shy to talk frankly (as his book suggests). He’s one of South Africa’s leading media and communications specialists, a community activist and a business executive. In this conversation with Gareth, he…
Leeanda Reddy
Leeanda Reddy is known and loved by South African viewers far and wide thanks to roles such as Detective Inspector Priyanka Naicker in 'Isidingo', to Vanashree Devan in eTV’s 'Scandal'. And now, audiences get to experience a whole new side to her as Janet in the movie, '3 Days To…
His Excellency Ambassador Christophe Farnaud
South Africa and France have a strong relationship that's making great strides and impact. His Excellency Ambassador Christophe Farnaud is currently at the helm as the French Ambassador to South Africa. He shares his experiences of being in the position since January 2017, with Gareth. Hear it all from examples…
Ted Blom
Unmitigated corruption, deep-seated mismanagement and consumers getting sucked into higher tariffs - what exactly is going on at Eskom? Energy advisor Ted Blom is on a quest to make more citizens aware of what is happening at the power utility. In this conversation with Gareth, he explains why he thinks…
Robin Banks
"We all get to choose who we want to become" - motivational speaker and entrepreneur Robin Banks shares this and so many other pearls of wisdom with Gareth to shape your mind as you end 2018, and gear up for the new year. He speaks about the power of your…
Taraji P Henson
Hollywood A-lister Taraji P Henson has made waves in roles in 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button', 'Hidden Figures' and most popularly as Cookie Lyon in 'Empire'. Speaking about this to Gareth while on tour in South Africa, she also discusses her many life passions: changing lives.
Tabitha Lage
Did you know that human trafficking is the second largest organised crime, superseded only by drug trafficking? The harsh reality is that unlike most items‚ you can resell a person over and over again. From forced labour on farms and fishing trawlers‚ to domestic servitude, to sexual exploitation on the…
Anthony Hamilton
Grammy Award-winning R&B and soul musician Anthony Hamilton has hit our shores once more, to take over the country with his soulful sounds. Hailed as the King of Soul, his timeless voice has birthed hit songs including "Best Of Me", "Never Love Again", "Pass Me Over", "Pray For Me", "I…
Trevor Watkins
After reading Ayn Rand in the early 1980s, Trevor Watkins became a keen libertarian and has been involved with the movement ever since. Simply put, libertarians believe that people should be able to do whatever they desire as long as their actions do not harm others. As a result, Libertarians…
Bonang Mohale
We can do well, as we do good - that's Bonang Mohale's message in this powerful conversation, as he explains how business should govern with humanity for more positive impact, as he writes in his new book, 'Lift As You Rise'. The CEO of Business Leadership SA draws from more…
Mark Oppenheimer
It’s almost become the buzzword we’re hearing more and more in the news and social conversations: hate speech. What does it constitute? What defines an open, democratic society? Why is the Hate Speech Bill still such a heated conversation point? Using the Velaphi Khumalo racial slur case as an example,…