Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Khuli Chana
Musician Khuli Chana has been staying true to himself and his pure talent, and it's definitely paying off. The Motswakoriginator discusses his passions and work, and how he's been dealing with the success, with Gareth. And even as he rarely discusses his personal life, he opens up about his family…
Zimasa Qolohle
Young people, particularly in South Africa, face many struggles as they enter into the corporate world. How do you navigate it? How do you make a good impression? What should you do as you start out? Founder of The Corporate Canvas, Zimasa Qolohle, had to learn this the hard way…
Clint Brink
Popular actor Clint Brink has spent years building his name as a renowned and talented actor, but is now also diversifying into business, music and fitness. In this conversation with Gareth, Clint chats about how his childhood in the Cape and lying helped him land his role in 'Backstage' and…
Drikus Volschenk
While Gareth is away, the team handle chatting to South Africa actor Drikus Volschenk. While he has a resume that many would envy with roles in local series such as Binnelanders and Unmarried, the Durban-born artist is now making waves by being cast on international movies, most recently, 20th Century…
Kelly Sayer
From growing up in South Africa to taking on the sound engineering scene in Los Angeles, how did Kelly Sayer do it? Gareth chats to her about her love for music and how that's taken her to studying at Berklee School of Music in Boston, and currently working for platinum-selling…
Jonathan Smith (Blue Planet II producer)
Gareth chats to one of the producers behind Blue Planet II, Jonathan Smith. The natural history film producer at the BBC Studios Natural History Unit specialising in underwater landmark wildlife films discusses the adventures he's been on while filming the new BBC Earth series - which, as he confesses, have…
Cyrus Knight
Cyrus Knight had a difficult start to life. Music was his direction and destiny though, but not in a typical sense. Losing his parents at an early age and growing up in Nigel, the church was instrumental in his music development. He is now looking to broaden his career horizons…
Prof. Mike Bruton
Professor Mike Bruton has taken the task of highlighting South Africa's greatest inventions in his new book, 'What a Great Idea!' - crammed with information on the awesome variety of new products and services that South Africans at home and abroad have invented, from pre-colonial times to the present. Written…
The Color Blew
They can't spell, but they sure can play. It's the rock band The Color Blew and their time in studio with Gareth was a laugh a minute. They talk about the challenges of playing in local clubs, growing up on the East Rand, and the importance of rock music never…
David Hertz (Werksmans Attorneys)
What goes into running a leading corporate and commercial law firm? How do you keep an eye on and specialise in more than 18 legal fields across a wide range of sectors? Gareth gets these questions answered through a fascinating conversation with David Hertz. With years under his belt in…
Nathan Reddy
There are few more recognisable and celebrated names in the South African advertising industry than Nathan Reddy. Founder of Grid Worldwide Branding and Design, Nathan has been instrumental in the way the industry has evolved in the last decade, and has much to share on how the future is developing…
Toby Shapshak
Editor of Stuff magazine, Toby Shapshak is the go-to authority in all that is happening in the world of tech and consumer gadgets. He and Gareth talk about what is getting people excited device-wise, how the online world continues to change how we do everyday business, and even social media…
Melinda Bam
Businesswoman and former Miss SA is, going with her surname, a "bamshell"! Gareth catches up with Melinda Bam on the recent happenings in her life - from naked snorkelling to getting married to a former Mr SA. Learn more about her as she opens up about her personal journey of…
Nik Rabinowitz & Gilli Apter
What do you get when friends/comedians get ahold of the microphones with Gareth Cliff? Hilarity and things that make you go "Hhmmm" ensue! Nik Rabinowitz and Gilli Apter get into a conversation around a whole slew of topics - the Cape water crisis, the comedy business, social media, topics they…
Ray Wicksell
Ray Wicksell has amounted tons of expertise on athletics from his career that has spanned decades. From his own experience at the Olympics in his younger years, he has grown his work to managing Oscar Pistorius and Caster Semenya, at a point. He shares many stories from history with Gareth,…
Luca Hart
A classically trained violinist from Stellenbosch University (BA Musictechnology), Luca Hart has a very unique take on merging the old and new. She performs a few off the cuff songs in studio, and talks about her love for music, the instrument she holds most dear, and her take on how…
Vusi Thembekwayo
Talk about starting the year off right! Entrepreneur and global speaker Vusi Thembekwayo drops several pearls of wisdom and gives great insight on life, philosophy and business in this conversation with Gareth Cliff. Having recently launched his debut 'business bible' book, “The Magna Carta of Exponentiality", Vusi discusses how our…
Toni Becker
Anorexia is a psychological and possibly life-threatening eating disorder that effects many in our society today. One person who suffered through it is Toni Becker, who had the courage to speak about her journey with the disorder to currently being a proud recoverer.
J'Something
This conversation between Gareth and J'Something is a catch-up that is long overdue. From looking back on their last interview together, Gareth finds out how comfortable the Mi Casa frontman is on TV, working on My Kitchen Rules South Africa and his tough schedule. On a personal note, J reveals…
Nick Wolpe: CEO of Liliesleaf
Liliesleaf Farm played a significant role in the apartheid struggle, and is today a national heritage site. Nick Wolpe is the CEO of this iconic place, and has much to say on its role going into the future, and the internal struggles the ANC has in reclaiming its identity and…