Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Thor Halvorssen: CEO of Human Rights Foundation
The state of affairs in Venezuela is nothing short of horrific. Thor Halvorssen, CEO of the Human Rights Foundation, knows all too well what is going on there, and the human rights violations that are taking place under the current regime. He and Gareth talk about human rights on a…
Marinda van Zyl
We all know someone with a cancer story, it is a reality of our modern lives. Marinda van Zyl has a personal story on the matter, but more importantly she has a lot of information how you and your loved ones can drastically reduce your chances of battling with this…
Riaad Moosa
Comedian Riaad Moosa is a man who follows his passion in everything that he does - whether that means swapping his medical qualification for the comedy stage or being inspired by his South African roots to take up certain acting roles. Gareth chats to him about his journey, being so…
Tracy Going
South Africa's golden girl of broadcasting Tracy Going has penned a strikingly honest memoir detailing the traumatic experience of being abused by her partner. She opens up to Gareth about love becoming terror based on 'Brutal Legacy' - hear about the lessons she's learned, the firsthand detailing of suffering abuse,…
Nicolene Holtzhausen: World Head Injury Awareness Day
Nicolene has been a friend of the Gareth Cliff Show for some time now. As someone who has suffered a life-threatening head injury, she has made great progress in living a productive life - despite her setbacks, and catches Gareth up on what she is doing right now. She also…
David Beckham: Redefining Cool
David Beckham is many things: world famous footballer, father, style icon, and the man who made tattoos mainstream. He’s also refined and cool, like his own whisky, Haig Clubman. It’s about changing the game, breaking the rules and doing things differently. Gareth Cliff had an unconventional, unradio conversation with David…
Feyi Olubodun
After witnessing one too many cases of brands failing in the African marketplace, CEO of Insights Publicis in Nigeria Feyi Olubodun has penned 'The Villager – How Africans Consume Brands'. He chats to Gareth and the team around the book that has been called essential reading for brand owners wishing…
Dr Jordan Peterson
Jordan Peterson is a Canadian academic, author and controversial internet celebrity. In matters of free speech, human archetypes, personal responsibility and the use of gender pronouns, he has become a sensation among people fed up with political correctness and entitlement. He chats to Gareth for close to an hour about…
Jeremy Thompson
Until his retirement at the end of 2016, Jeremy Thompson was one of the longest-serving journalists and news anchors in the UK. With a career that spans 40 years in television news, Jeremy shares some of his notable memories with Gareth Cliff, in this interview inspired by his new book,…
Tony De King, Mark Banks, Eddie Eckstein & Joe Parker (Cast of Legends Live!)
What do you get when you put Tony De King, Mark Banks, Eddie Eckstein and Joe Parker into our studio? An interview packed with laughs! Gareth chats to the four comedy legends who are still gong strong ahead of their 'Legends Live!' stage production. Apart from hearing each of their…
Dr Dirk Hermann
South African trade union, Solidarity, has been in the headlines on several occasions as it negotiates on behalf of its members and attempts to protect workers' rights. What goes on behind the headlines that grace the stories we read? Gareth chats to its Chief Executive Dr Dirk Hermann on his…
Kagiso Lediga
Kagiso Lediga is a tremendously talented comedian, television and film producer and director. A regular at CliffCentral.com, Kagiso stops by to talk to Gareth about a range of fascinating issues - comparing local comedians to international ones, his conversations with important filmmakers, and the things he is motivated by. It’s…
Nicole Capper (Mrs South Africa)
Regardless of how healthy we aim to be, there are always unforeseen challenges that can derail us at any moment. Mrs South Africa Nicole Capper, ambassador for Rare Diseases South Africa, comes into studio to shed some light on this, and how you can get involved to help those in…
Jack Parow
He’s the rapper who, in our heads, we can also chill and have a drink with. Gareth and Jack Parow shoot the breeze in a conversation that hilariously covers some of his less-than-pleasant previous jobs, creating his own range of products and how his music has allowed him to work…
Barry Hilton
Barry Hilton is a world-renowned South African comedian and no stranger to CliffCentral.com. In this conversation, Barry admits he’s only ever done three jokes in his entire career, discusses how his young son has given him energy and enthusiasm, and reflects on the advice Billy Connolly gave him years ago…
Bheki Ngema
Being an up and coming male South African jewellery designer makes you a rather unique individual. And unique is something that suitably describes Bheki Ngema and his company that creates astonishing pieces of jewellery. He and Gareth talk diamonds and precious metals, and what customers are looking for nowadays with…
Mark Banks
Mark Banks is back on stage and raring to go with his new show Stark Raving Mark at Montecasino. He comes into studio to talk about this with Gareth, but gets sidetracked and runs through the make up of the Gupta compound, buying cheap luggage, the Parys Yacht Club, and…
Laurel McCulloch (Pumpkin Patch child star)
Pumpkin Patch was an iconic children's show back in the day in South Africa. The theme tune still to this day brings back memories, but that is nothing compared to Laurel McCulloch's first-hand accounts of being on the show. She and Gareth remember the good old days of local TV,…
Minnie Dlamini Jones
Media powerhouse and South Africa's sweetheart is now officially Mrs Jones! Minnie Dlamini Jones has had the country talking and tongues wagging since her 2017 whirlwind wedding to Quinton Jones. She opens up to Gareth about her journey down the aisle - including how her relationship started, what getting love…
Desmond Dube
Gareth gets to sit down with a legendary South African entertainer in a conversation that covers fame, talent, family and a look at our society in a way only this seasoned performer can. Desmond Dube retells many stories from his decades in the industry including being influenced by Bra Hugh…