Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Sara Blecher
Ahead of the release of her new film, ’Mayfair’ - which is already making waves around the world - Gareth learns more about the movie and its director, Sara Blecher. The award-winning Blecher speaks on the production process, the South African movie scene and some of the other famed projects…
Dr Portia Gumede
From her childhood in Durban to being one of the top voices in dermatology and skincare, Dr Portia Gumede is a true trailblazer. Gareth gets to know more about this entrepreneur who has recently opened her very own aesthetics lifestyle centre. With her love for medicine coming about when she…
Dr Daniel Meyersfeld
Having completed his PhD in molecular biology in 2005, Dr Daniel Meyersfeld has years of experience in the study of cell processes and codes in humans, animals, plants or other living organisms. Gareth picks the doctor’s brain on how studying the field of human generics can aid us in improving…
Jeremy Nell (Jerm)
Is Jerm a controversial cartoonist or just an opinionated guy who can’t draw very well? Gareth chats to Jeremy Nell on the state of his work in these times. Together they cover hot topics like the state of social media, feedback from his audience, and some other South African cartoonists.
Heidi Patmore
How is the sex industry influencing innovation in technology? Gareth speaks to someone who is passionate about how technology is changing the world and the resulting change in consumer behaviour, to find out. Heidi Patmore is an investor, entrepreneur and all-out drone aficionado. As someone who is currently developing a…
Dr Terrence Kommal
With more than 18 years experience in various industries from medicine to entrepreneurship, Dr Terrence Kommal has led teams from start-ups and family businesses, to national and international multi-million dollar entities. Known as a CEO, non-exec director, strategist, entrepreneur, medical doctor, author, speaker and YPO (Young Presidents’ Organisation) member, Gareth…
Lindiwe Faith Mokate
As the former Chief Executive Officer of the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Lindiwe Faith Mokate has been committed to promote respect for, observance of, and protection of human rights for everyone - without fear or favour. Gareth finds out more about the work that she did with the…
LEXLEO
Born and bred in Johannesburg to Iranian-born parents who pioneered to South Africa from the UK in the early 1980s, Gareth chats to LEXLEO. Known for his electrifying multi-faceted personality on the SA entertainment scene, LEXLEO is a musician and dentist to the stars. From his roots, beliefs, what drives…
Krijay Govender
It's Krijay Day - the new official catch-up the #GCS has with comedian and director, Krijay Govender. The hilarious guest leaves the team in stitches as she lets them in on some of the thoughts she has... taking parenting tips from Serena Williams's father, what marriage means to her, and…
Bongani Bingwa
Acclaimed broadcaster and journalist Bongani Bingwa gets frank with Gareth in this conversation which starts with his explanation around what was behind his recent career move. From how he’s finding the SABC, balancing his various roles, to how the media landscape has changed… he also discusses the work that he…
Stuart Taylor
Comedian Stuart Taylor is the driving force of South Africa's Big 5 comedy show, a show currently entertaining people with a star-studded lineup. He and Gareth also talk about life on the comedy road, what international audiences like about SA comedians, and how social media is changing content that makes…
India Martin & Camille John-Jenkins
India Martin, a 25 year veteran of financial services and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and Camille John-Jenkins, Senior Vice President, Business Strategy, Global Commercial Banking - Bank of America, are women in the country for the Leadership for Life Centenary Delegation Business Summit. During their stay, they're…
John Sanei
John Sanei is a trend specialist, entrepreneur and speaker. A fair few lay claim to these professional attributes, but John is well and truly defined by them. His passion for change and doing things better has seen him become an accomplished author in recent times, with his latest book entitled…
Lazola Gola
As head writer for the 2018 Comics' Choice Awards, Lazola Gola shows that there is more than one star in his family. He and Gareth talk about his rise to fame in comedy, his obsession with PJ Powers, Grahamstown being a bit of a dump, and how he messed up…
Moeletsi Mbeki
"South Africa doesn't have a land problem, the ANC has a political problem." Author and academic Moeletsi Mbeki joins Gareth to talk about some tough topics facing the country right now, including the land. Always one to fearlessly cut to the chase and reveal what's really happening socially and economically,…
Riccardo Spagni
Being one of the lead maintainers of the Monero cryptocurrency project, and co-creating the new consortium that’s building an open-source blockchain protocol for digital assets called Tari is work that fuels Riccardo Spagni. The curious mind and astute businessman is blazing new trails in the world of cryptocurrencies. From 3D…
Neil Harbisson (Cyborg)
Neil Harbisson raises many eyebrows around the world, just by being himself - the Catalan-raised, Northern Irish-born artist is best known for being the first person in the world with an antenna surgically implanted in his skull and for being legally recognised as a cyborg by a government. His antenna…
Marc Lottering
South African comedian Marc Lottering has been through a lot recently but trust the famed artist to retell the recent events in his life in a sidesplitting way as he catches up with Gareth. From a nun who greeted him with an 'Aweh!", going gluten free, his colonoscopy experience all…
Katy Katopodis
Two years ago Katy Katopodis was in studio talking to Gareth about her new book on balancing motherhood and her career. That career is about to take a big change as the hugely respected news editor-in-chief is leaving Primedia and EWN after 21 years at the helm. She and Gareth…
David Fleminger
The Kruger National Park (KNP) has a hidden history, "with warthogs and all". From its establishment in 1898 as the humble Sabi Reserve, through the 50-year stewardship of its first warden and champion (a stubborn Scotsman named James Stevenson-Hamilton), to its re-birth as the Kruger National Park, and beyond; the…