Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa
The ever-so-radiant Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa is a woman on a mission! In the midst of her acting and business endeavours, she is now planning a tribute to the legacy of the late Statesman, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and his centennial, through the inaugural Forever Young Ball & Gala Dinner. She speaks…
Alessandro Khojane
What's the Johannesburg wining and dining scene like? One of the best people to answer this is famed restauranteur and entrepreneur Alessandro Khojane, who has international culinary experience. From his childhood in Italy as the son of a diplomat, to serving the likes of David Beckham and US basketball player…
Rosie Thomas
Imagine spending 309 days following chimpanzees for a documentary, and learning an unprecedented amount about these fascinating animals? BBC director/producer Rosie Thomas was able to undertake this epic adventure for a new Sir David Attenborough series titled 'Dynasties'. The natural history filmmaker is in SA to give a new perspective…
Gavin Moffat
The definition of "success in business" seems to be redefined by Gavin Moffat and the work that he's doing. As a communications expert, he's interestingly incorporating the lessons he's learned from his scuba diving experience into his job. What are the parallels or the similarities between the two? Gareth learns…
Justin Cohen
Get your notepads out and ready as Justin Cohen has many lessons to impart in this conversation with Gareth. The international speaker and author has tips and tricks on how to present, persuade and close the deal (in and out of the office), as based on his latest book, 'Pitch…
Jacques Basson
You know the name, you've probably listened to the podcast but here's the chance to the hear the story behind it all: Jacques Basson chats to Gareth Cliff. With his roots planted in Riebeeckstad, he's studied at the Free State University and taken the world by storm - first in…
Stevens Mokgalapa
What is liberialism? And how is liberalism in Africa? To answer these questions Gareth speaks to MP and President of the Africa Liberal Network, Stevens Mokgalapa, to learn more. With his background in working for the City of Tshwane and being actively involved in community development projects, there is a…
Romy Titus
With a career spanning more than two decades, Romy Titus has many stories and lessons to share with Gareth and the team. Her childhood in Namibia, her early broadcast years, and highlights she's experienced at work are just some of the topics she touches. And now, as a qualified doula…
Pieter-Dirk Uys
Comedian, author, actor and activist Pieter-Dirk Uys reveals the person behind the persona in a form of his new biography, 'The Echo of a Noise/Weerklank van a Wanklank'. In a chat with Gareth, he recalls his childhood and family, his forbidding and musically driven father, his brilliant but disturbed mother,…
Rekgotsofetse Kgotsi Chikane
Social activist and author, Kgotsi Chikane chats to the team about his new book 'Breaking a Rainbow, Building a Nation', a four-part retelling of the events that took place amongst the protesting students during #RhodesMustFall, moving onto university management responses and what ultimately led to the nationwide #FeesMustFall. Having compared…
Yiull Damaso
Following the recent anonymous collector who has paid nearly half a million rands for Yiull Damaso's Mandela autopsy painting, Gareth finds out how the artist is dealing with the saga around the sale. In this conversation, the two discuss expression, public opinion and how to deal with it, as well…
Beth Comstock
What can one learn from being in one of the top positions in a global company? And, how can we begin to implement those lessons into our lives? After spending more than two decades at General Electric, American business executive Beth Comstock has penned some of her experiences and helpful…
HE Mr Liam MacGabhann (Ambassador of Ireland)
His Excellency Mr Liam MacGabhann has had a colourful and successful career working all around the world, but has now set his roots in the Rainbow Nation as the Ambassador of Ireland to South Africa. Gareth interviews him about the relationship and trade between Ireland and South Africa, as well…
Peter Boghossian, Helen Pluckrose & James Lindsay
An exclusive interview with Peter Boghossian, Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay - who co-authored a number of ridiculous, made-up papers (and got them all published in leading humanities journals) to show how postmodernist thinking has poisoned the well at leading humanities faculties in the USA. There has been an enormous…
Kofi Ofori-Boateng
Kofi Ofori-Boateng, author, speaker, teacher, coach and mentor chats to Gareth about establishing and maintaining healthy and solid relationships. The 'professional reminder', as he calls himself, highlights the importance of demolishing patriarchy in order for a man and a woman to be able to serve each other.
Timothy Maurice
Whenever Timothy Maurice pops in, you're bound to be bowled over by new ideas and different ways of thinking about things. In this conversation, he breaks down our relationship with social media, and the psychology behind it. What fuels our addiction to social media? Why do we follow the people…
Michael Jordaan
Getting into the mind of one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs around, Gareth talks business, his life and times with Michael Jordaan. Learn from the former First National Bank CEO and current venture capitalist as he delivers key lessons on starting where you are, dealing with the challenges of a…
Janez Vermeiren & Yusuf Stevens
Friends and entrepreneurs Janez Vermeiren and Yusuf Stevens are blazing new trails in the media industry through their production company, Cheeky Media. What does it take to put together powerhouse shows like 'Real Talk', 'The Man Cave' and 'The Morning Show'? Gareth finds out as he has a discussion around…
Mariechan Luiters
Ex-Jamali singer Mariechan Luiters chats to Gareth about her solo journey, her recent collaboration with the dynamic Shekhinah, and her upcoming show, Gone Too Soon, which will be paying tribute to the musical greats we've lost.
How hard is it to immigrate to SA?
Does South Africa’s immigration system render us globally competitive? Is it helping or hurting our economy? Gareth highlights the story of Dan Brotman, co-founder of En-novate based in South Africa, and an immigrant from the United States who has been struggling to get citizenship. Along with Stefanie Darbandi, Immigration Attorney…