Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Bob Skinstad
South African rugby player Bob Skinstad has seamlessly transitioned from his days on the field, to sports commentary, to his current entrepreneurial and empowerment work. Gareth interviews the famed flanker and number eight player about playing for the Springboks and his life as he transitioned into the world of business…
Redi Tlhabi (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
The #PaidTwitter saga is just another confirmation of how the ANC is looking to control certain narratives in South Africa. Redi Tlhabi brings you up to speed on the dangers of such a thing, and how we need to rise above such things and see beyond the distractions and noise…
Carl Supra (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Carl Supra is an inventor, but not in the sense you may think. Having spent many years in a laboratory refining scientific processes and engineering principles to create revolutionary products, he only really came into his own after an encounter with a certain lady friend. This is one of those…
Ted Slotar (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Gareth met a man at a party who really struck a chord with him. That man was 84-year-old Ted Slotar, who shares many a life story and lesson in a candid studio chat. From his days as a young tennis player, to a guy auditioning for film and TV work,…
Simba Mhere (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
Simba Mhere was a presenter on Top Billing and CliffCentral, and was tragically killed in a car accident in January 2015. We revisit an interview he did on The Gareth Cliff Show.
Zuma Grannies (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Three grannies – Joan, Jill and Debbie – have become known as the Zuma Grannies. They sang a little song during the recent #ZumaMustFall march, and have become mini celebrities in the process. Gareth gets their thoughts on the current state of South Africa, if they are going to up…
Nathan Raaths (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
You get people who are into spirituality, and then you get Nathan Raaths, founder of the Mad Hatter Community. Nathan has a very different view on how we go about our lives, and also knows a fair amount about ayahuasca. Gareth’s curiosities around this practice finally get addressed in a…
Miss Gay Jozi (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
They’re fierce and fabulous – the newly crowned Miss Gay Jozi Boene Ntshilo and 1st Princess Crystal Guns discuss the peaks and pits of Gauteng’s most prestigious drag pageant! From stigma surrounding gender and sexual identity to dealing with dating in the LGBT world, nothing was off limits in this…
Skolopad (#unCategorisable - updated with new intro)
Musician, mother and nurse, Skolopad made waves at the SAMAs recently. Her daughter told her to stop dancing to other people’s music, and dance to her own. Since then she has taken her career seriously and is certainly going places. Like the CliffCentral studios for example.
Gugu Zulu (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
How did Gugu Zulu get involved in motor racing? From bumping into a white woman reading ‘The Sowetan’ in Bela Bela, to a driving academy, then TV presenting, Gugu Zulu had a really inspiring life journey. He died in July 2016 while attempting to summit Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
Ahmed Kathrada (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
Struggle hero and former political prisoner, Ahmed Kathrada is our special guest. He tells us about the Rivonia raid, his time on Robben Island (including how he blackmailed a warden), his adjustment to modern technology when he was released, and the last time he saw Nelson Mandela.
Allister Haddon Sparks (In Memoriam - updated with new intro)
Gareth Cliff gets into the mind of veteran writer, journalist and political commentator – Allister Sparks. Using his latest offering ‘The Sword and the Pen’, sparks chronicles his six decades in the political world, giving more insight into some of the most notorious stories that have shaped South Africa. From…
Loyiso Gola (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Loyiso Gola has had another bumper success of a year. He and Gareth catch up in an interview that picks at both of their brains. The two initially get into a refreshing argument around political ideologies and history. Following that, find out what the comedian has to say about his…
Zapiro (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Twenty-one annual books and a further three published to illustrate this crazy place called South Africa, Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro) is considered one of the top 10 greatest cartoonists on earth. Never afraid to ruffle feathers to get his ideas out, he has been a part of the South African political…
Mark Banks (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Mark Banks has been making people laugh for a really long time. Professionally for over 25 years in a variety of shows around South Africa and abroad. He sits down with Gareth in a literal laugh a minute session where he talks about state capture, the actual size of the…
Dr Don Thomas (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Former NASA astronaut Dr Don Thomas stopped in South Africa for a series of public talks and school visits, to share some of what he’s learned during his seven years with NASA. He’s completed four shuttle missions, logging over 1,040 hours of adventuring in space. Discover some of his fascinating…
Neil Andrews (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Get into the mind of highly-spirited sports broadcaster, Neil Andrews. With over 20 years under him in broadcasting, he gives Gareth some tips on racing, speaks about how he started and how he navigates being politically correct these days. Expecting a baby boy in March 2018, he also speaks about…
Kelly Khumalo (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
Award-winning South African singer and actress Kelly Khumalo and Gareth get into a conversation about her intriguing life and times. From overcoming dark moments to finding balance, this gives you a peek into the entertainer’s life. Find out her future ambitions, including her preparations for her first one woman show.
Louise Carver (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
It’s a great time to be Louise Carver, and she genuinely means it. She’s in a great space in her life, as she enjoys every moment. She’s knocked Rihanna off the Billboard charts and about to travel again, but also has recently been getting over a toxic relationship of three…
Solly Msimanga (#unBelievable - updated with new intro)
It’s been a little over a year since the Democratic Alliance’s Solly Msimanga took over the position of Mayor of Tshwane. What has he learned while running the third biggest geographical municipality in the world? What are the frustrations and threats he’s come across? And what does he really want…