Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Kate Turkington
It's always a delight having Kate Turkington in studio. She is one of South Africa's best-known broadcasters, travellers and travel writers. She has waltzed at dawn with a Chinese dance instructor in a Beijing square, fallen over Emperor penguins in Antarctica, lunched with a rajah in Rajasthan, and even dined…
Tumi Sole
A lawyer by day, a social media activist by night, 33-year-old Wits masters student Tumi Sole has started quite an online movement in 2017. #CountryDuty is the call to action which sees South Africans bring a multitude of issues to the public eye, but what does this all mean going…
Cindy Nell
Cindy Nell takes Gareth through her life and times as a TV personality, model, businesswoman and family woman, in this refreshing and forthright interviews. From currently working on M-Net's Wedding Bashers to her experience as Miss South Africa at 21 after growing up in a supportive family in Polokwane, she…
Darcy Oake (illusionist)
As a special pre-birthday treat for Ben, Canadian illusionist Darcy Oake surprises the team in studio with an appearance. After enthralling millions of viewers on Britain's Got Talent and even putting on a private show for the British royals, he now entertains Mabale, Ben and Siya. Find out more about…
Tim Noakes
South African scientist Tim Noakes has a new book out, 'Lore of Nutrition', and is armed with more expertise to help answer your nutrition and food questions. He sits down with Gareth to discuss how one can live their healthiest life beginning with analysing our obsession with body fat, muscle…
Chantal Lascaris
Chantal Lascaris returns with more fantastic food tips, stemming from her love of Mediterranean foods. Her latest book 'All Sorts of Healthy Dishes', shows the simplicity of eating well, and how South Africans should not struggle finding the ingredients to create some wonderful dishes. This is the perfect foodie podcast…
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba
Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Thabo Makgoba has a fascinating new book out that details his calling and the paths it has led him on. His spiritual work has brought him from his childhood in Alexander township under the care of his ZCC father to ministering to Nelson Mandela many…
Jack Devnarain
One of South Africa's leading men on our screens, Jack Devnarain, is a man of many talents - from starring in productions to bodybuilding! Best known for his role as Rajesh in the soapie Isidingo, he chats to Gareth about his life as a performer, his role as the Chairman…
Jonti Searll's ayahuasca journey
We know and love Jonti Searll for hosting SexTalk on CliffCentral.com but this time Gareth and the team chat to him about his recent ayahuasca journey. And because they really couldn't resist, they also get a few of their sex questions answered with the expert in-studio.
Lars Silberbauer
As the Senior Global Director of Social Media & Video of the LEGO Group, Lars Silberbauer has to drive the well-known and innovative toy company's global strategy and execution on social media, search and execution (paid and organic), YouTube channels, LEGO TV and the Chinese equivalent. What goes into this…
Ross Learmonth (Unplugged Performance)
The musical genius that is Ross Learmonth comes into studio. Always a highlight from an interview sense, this time round the Prime Circle front man comes prepared to perform too. From breaking new material to talking about the process behind the songs, he and Gareth provide for a memorable podcast…
Jesse Clegg
Singer/songwriter Jesse Clegg comes from a close-knit creative family, which happens to be headed up by the legendary Johnny Clegg. In this interview with Gareth, Jesse reveals how his various musical styles have been influenced by his love of English literature and ideologies he's studied. Hear him recount how he…
Tim Richman (author)
Following the success of '50 People Who Stuffed Up South Africa' and '50 Flippen Brilliant South Africans', Alex Parker and Tim Richman are now sharing stories of historical figures and topical personalities in the book '50 People who Stuffed up the World'. Tim Richman thought-provokingly takes Gareth through their new…
Loyiso Gola
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…
Mike Sharman
Mike Sharman has always been an entrepreneur who has played by his own rules. Many people try this, but Mike has actually made a huge success of doing it and now shares his story in a provocative book. The Best Dick is a must read if you are willing to…
Dr Don Thomas (astronaut)
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…
Basetsana Kumalo
Media entrepreneur Basetsana Kumalo has an exemplary career spanning over 20 years. From her start as Miss South Africa in 1994, growing into her role as a TV presenter then TV producer, to having her fingers in almost every pie, she has many lessons to share. In this conversation with…
Acie Lumumba
Zimbabwean politician and media personality Acie Lumumba gives Gareth an update on his home country, as well as looking at possible outcomes considering the current political landscape. This sharp mind doesn't hold back on any of his opinions - considering he is a former member of the ruling Zimbabwe African…
Thembisa Mdoda
Thembisa Mdoda, older sister of Anele Mdoda, joins Gareth in studio to talk about her amazing journey in stage, screen and broadcasting. From an educated foundation, Thembisa had a worldly view on where she wanted to be in life. This has seen her achieve great things while still being amazingly…
Jacques Pauw
In a book that has grabbed the attention of many, investigative journalist Jacques Pauw has exposed some of what his research has identified as the darkest secret at the heart of President's Jacob Zuma’s compromised government: a cancerous cabal that eliminates the president’s enemies and purges the law-enforcement agencies of…