Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Lily Reed
Author of 'The Dark Seed', Lily Reed, tells her compelling, real life story of a horrific gang rape in Malawi and subsequent healing of the human spirit to Gareth. This riveting conversation chronicles Lily's fateful night in 2012, how she's learned to pick up the pieces for her and her…
Ray from the Airwater Group (AWG)
The drought situation is only getting worse in Cape Town, but Ray from the Airwater Group has a solution, literally. Creating water from air, Ray's machines are revolutionary and certainly the way forward, but is government supporting such an initiative, as Cape Town looks set to be dry by Christmas?
Pete Goffe-Wood & Chris Forrest
Pete the well-known celebrity chef and Chris the ever-likeable comedian have joined forces to create a live cooking show with a difference called 'Don't Burn your Sausage'. They chat about how it came to be, plus a whole host of other food related things with Gareth that will have you…
George Mienie
George Mienie and his AutoTrader team have become a big part of the CliffCentral team in the last couple of years. It is George's birthday today, so he joins Gareth in studio to celebrate the day, and talk about his time at AutoTrader and how it has evolved in South…
Moonyeenn Lee
Renowned agent and casting director Moonyeenn Lee has over 40 years in the acting industry, having worked with names like Terry Pheto and Robert Whitehead... she has cast the likes of 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' and 'The Bang Bang Club'. What has gone into building her legendary career? Gareth…
Edith Venter
The formidable Edith Venter has graced the South African social, business and philanthropy scenes for years on end, yet shows no sign of stopping. Gareth gets to know more about the woman who has become synonymous with glitz, glamour and lots of hard work. As a mother to sons Blane…
Rabbi Julia Margolis
As the only female Rabbi to currently hold office in South Africa, Rabbi Julia Margolis speaks to Gareth about the work she's doing in her trailblazing position. Facing much resistance and working in a reformed shul, she explains how she demystifies the supposed tension between orthodox and reformed Jewish people,…
Dr Elliot Shevel
Headaches have long been a mystery to us, causing great pain and discomfort without any warning. Dr Elliot Shevel of the Headache Clinic does incredible work in this field though, finding individual solutions to these crippling pains, and eliminating the need for heavy medication.
Nondumiso Tembe & Andile Gumbi
Acting is a tough gig, especially when you are looking to take your talents onto the global stage. This is something that Nondumiso Tembe and Andile Gumbi have achieved though, and with unique starring roles in both stage and screen productions, they are the definition of accomplished. Gareth chats to…
Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala
You may know her as a former Miss SA and wife to South African football Simphiwe Tshabalala, but Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala is so much more than just a high-profile individual. She chats to Gareth about coming through the beauty queen ranks, her courtship with her famous footballing husband, and how she…
Louise Carver
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…
Federica Marchesini
Author of new novel, Afritalian, Federica Marchesini is a charismatic lover of life! Born and bred in Italy, she has called Cape Town home for the past 16 years. Federica has drawn from her experiences to pen a humorous story that follows Atena Monti, the protagonist... a woman who feels…
Freedom versus: Gwen Ngwenya, Mark Oppenheimer & Cecelia Kok
The team behind our new CliffCentral.com show, Freedom versus, discuss the fascinating journey they've travelled to creating the podcast. Cecelia Kok, Gwen Ngwenya and Mark Oppenheimer speak on the importance of freedom, as well as touch on some of the issues they dive into on the show - including identity…
Lorraine Maisel
CliffCentral.com friend Lorraine Maisel makes a long overdue visit and has much to catch the team up on. From discussing her journey with weight, navigating the ever-changing PR industry and so much more, this conversation is also filled with many, many laughs. And since she's single and has her eyes…
Adriana Marais
Gareth catches up with theoretical physicist, Head of Innovation at SAP Africa and aspiring extraterrestrial, Adriana Marais. Fresh off her talk at Singularity University’s South Africa Summit she speaks about the latest on the Mars One Project, innovation in the world of astronomy and science and constantly challenging herself... recently…
Satanic Dagga Orgy
They have a name that raises eyebrows but where does it come from? Peter Blackbeard and Zam Boney from Satanic Dagga Orgy answer this along with discussing their love for music, dealing with seven members in one group and performing some of their songs.
Jade Hübner
Cape Town-based TV presenter, model, actress and singer Jade Hübner proves there's so much more to her than meets the eye. Gareth and the team (including listener Josh Todes from Israel) get to learn about her love of adrenalin, her decision to still pursue her studies, her dating life, and…
Lord-Mayor Ashok-Alexander Sridharan
Back in June Gareth met the Lord-Mayor Ashok-Alexander Sridharan in Germany. The Mayor of Bonn, he and Gareth talk about world affairs and the life he leads in charge of a modern cosmopolitan European city.
Raymond McCauley
The Singularity University offers educational programmes and business incubation in Silicon Valley. Heavily focused on scientific progress, Raymond McCauley is integral to the institution. As a biotechnology scientist, technologist, strategist and entrepreneur, he has much to share with Gareth on where technology is taking the human race. Enjoy this fascinating…
Jonathan Berkowitz - Cards Against Humanity SA
Cards Against Humanity is a wonderfully offensive game that the team has played on many occasions. Jonathan Berkowitz wants to make a South African version of this, and he has made a pretty good start at it. Gareth chats to him about the venture, and how all South Africans can…