Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Carrie Adams
Just ahead of the festive season and the downtime one can have during it, Gareth seeks to learn more about alcohol from aficionado Carrie Adams. Get info, tips and tricks around various wines, tequila, gin and so much more from this expert. Need to learn how to conduct yourself at…
Pnina Fenster
Pnina Fenster is a household name in the field of journalism, having made her mark in newspapers and at several prestigious women’s magazines. She's an award-winning South African fashion journalist best known as the editor of the fashion magazine Glamour. Fresh from recently judging the SA Style Awards, Gareth gets…
Pallance Dladla
SAFTA-winning actor Pallance Dladla has graced screens in productions like Mzansi Magic's Isibaya and is now passing on his knowledge by establishing 'Actor Spaces' - a new digital publication that is set to identify and promote excellence in the local acting sphere. Gareth chats to him about all he's currently…
Neil Andrews
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…
Wonderboom
It has been seven years since Wonderboom released new material, but they are back with an album called 'Rising Sun'. Gareth chats to Cito and Martin about the return, their lives in rock n roll and how gingers do in fact go grey. It's a whirlwind conversation for fans and…
Carien du Plessis
Who is Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma? It was beginning to answer that simple question about the political leader that led to Carien du Plessis penning her latest offering, 'Woman in the Wings'. The book tracks Dlamini-Zuma's life and career, paying careful attention to her early years, education and involvement in the struggle,…
Dov Landau
Here's a story that is bound to make the hairs on your arms stand up... 89-year-old Dov Landau tells Gareth how he survived the Holocaust. From life in concentration camps, bearing through his manual labour duties, working in the coal mines and even detailing the death march that made a…
Craig Lucas
The first season of The Voice SA unearthed a great deal of local musical talent in the country. Craig Lucas finished up as the grand winner, impressing everyone en route to the title. Gareth chats about his career going forward, the upcoming album, and how his background in finance makes…
Jean Meiring
Member of the Johannesburg Bar Jean Meiring has had a keen eye on South Africa's happenings for many years. Most recently, his expertise has brought him to compiling a fascinating read titled, 'South Africa's Constitution at Twenty-One'. The book is a collection of essays which explore what the Constitution means…
David Bloch
David Bloch is a creative powerhouse, having worked on productions like the South African National Tour of 'West Side Story' and hit musical 'La Cage Aux Follies' under the directorship of Janice Honeyman, in various capacities. Gareth gets to know him better as they discuss the performance industry which includes…
Innocent Matijane
Energetic 19-year-old Innocent Matijane has always been fascinated with the entertainment industry. His passion has recently led him to using his Twitter account to attempt to get a job at CliffCentral.com. More than 232 retweets and 215 likes later, Gareth gets to know this Lesotho-born student and what his career…
Grant Hinds
Grant Hinds is a 32-year-old YouTuber and digital creator who describes himself as "made in South Africa, raised by my Playstation, 90s hip-hop and affordable comic books". Gareth finds out more about him, including his recent move to London and building on his online business. How did he even get…
Prof. Lee Berger
Thrust into the spotlight after the Homo Naledi discovery, Professor Lee Berger has made great strides in educating us in the origins of humankind. Gareth is in his element here as he chats to the Prof about what's next after Homo Naledi, discovering new DNA and a great deal many…
Mayor Solly Msimanga
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…
Claire Bisseker
Economics editor of the Financial Mail, Claire Bisseker, has had her eye on the state of South Africa's economy since her days of studying at the University of Natal. Armed with years of experience, awards and being on the frontlines of major transitions - she has recently penned 'On The…
Jann Klose
He describes himself as a citizen of the world with a deep passion for music - Jann Klose was raised in Kenya, South Africa, Germany, and now resides in the United States with songwriting being the common thread in his life. Jann speaks to Gareth about the recording process, working…
Frans Rautenbach
Labour lawyer Frans Rautenbach has a proven track record in a range of policy issues and it is by being armed with this experience that he's written an insightful and provocative book, ‘South Africa Can Work’. The book provides fresh arguments that effectively address the likes of South Africa’s high…
Bantu Holomisa
General Bantu Holomisa has been front and centre in some of the greatest changes and events in South African politics since his early days in the Eastern Cape to currently celebrating 20 years of the United Democratic Movement (UDM). As he mentions to Gareth in this interview, "We might not…
Lucy Hawking
Lucy Hawking is far more than just the daughter of Stephen Hawking - she's an accomplished English journalist, novelist, educator, and philanthropist. As she tours South Africa as part of her 'Once Upon a Time in the Universe' talk at the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre, she talks to Gareth about her…
Allon Raiz
Businessman Allon Raiz has had an entrepreneurship journey of ups and downs, learning many lessons along the way. He shares some of those as well as why he established his company, Raizcorp, as a means to pay-it-forward. He also explains why he's on the hunt for the next crop of…