Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Matt Kanniah
The world of cars is an ever-evolving place, with 'flying cars' now becoming a major attention spinner as they become an actual reality. Matt Kanniah chats to Gareth about how these may soon change our lives, and how the death of petrol/diesel cars is coming in our lifetime. Matt also…
Thandeka Gqubule & Krivani Pillay
South Africa's recent history is scarred with corruption, mismanagement and intimidation... with no story illustrating this more than the famed 'SABC 8'. Two of these brave journalists, Thandeka Gqubule and Krivani Pillay, provide a first hand account of fearing for their lives, fighting for what they believed in, and trying…
Premesh Chandran - Malaysiakini
Malaysiakini is an award-winning independent news provider in Asia, showcasing well-informed and diverse views of the region. It is a fascinating part of the world, and a place where Malaysakini CEO Premesh Chandran thrives. He chats to Gareth about a whole host of things from media and beyond here, following…
Mpumi Nhlapo
Mpumi Nhlapo is on the cutting edge of emerging technological trends and what is disrupting business nowadays. With his show DISRUPT on CliffCentral, he focuses on immersive disruption within a wide variety of industries, and his chat with Gareth elaborates on this and his views towards how the future is…
Tony Friday
CliffCentral.com fan and Programming Director for ZiFM Stereo - the biggest station in Zimbabwe - Tony Friday chats to the team about radio and life in Zimbabwe.
Zolani Mahola
Zolani Mahola is most well-known for the amazing voice that has made Freshlyground an instantly recognisable South African band. She is now moving to the theatre in a massive new production, but her life in the spotlight started on TV. Gareth chats to her about her interesting rise to fame,…
Trish Jenkins
Australian Trish Jenkins was your typical suburban wife and mother up until she lost 6 figures to theft by her then boss, a registered fund manager in 2008. Then liquidators dissolved their life savings and the 6 properties they had accumulated, including their family home. Trish had unwittingly worked for…
Prof. Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
When you think of a professor, you think of an older man who has Gandalf-like wisdom. Professor Fulufhelo Nelwamondo has all the wisdom of a professor, but at the age of 34 he is a new breed of super smart South Africans. He talks to Gareth about how machines are…
Mark Francis
Stories of abuse, and especially sexual abuse, are far too common in South Africa. Mark Francis was abused at a young age, and felt alone with his grief as his parents worked through a divorce. To start your life like this is nothing short of tragic, but Mark's story of…
Linda Vilakazi - CEO of the Oliver & Adelaide Tambo Foundation
As a student at Wits, Linda Vilakazi was inspired when she saw Oliver Tambo speak on stage. She is now the CEO of the Oliver and Adelaide Tambo Foundation, working on celebrating the life and legacy of the great couple. She shares some unique stories with Gareth, and also talks…
Anna Dudek
After meeting Polish journalist Anna Dudek recently at a conference, Gareth continues some of the intriguing conversations they had in Bonn, in this interview. From her childhood in Warsaw, family background, to her work on a fact-checking platform, discover a writer with a unique perspective on the world. And surprisingly,…
Kwini Kuza
Teenage artists Lasandra Majola (Lead Vocals), Saiyan Naidoo (Lead Guitar), Sabian Lee Singh (Drums), Neo Mooi (Bass Guitar), Entle Mdletshe (Keyboard) and Siphokazi Gebashe (Keyboard) make up the band Kwini Kuza and bring a musical note to the show with a live studio performance. Hailing from Durban, they discuss their…
Xoliswa Dyosiba & Charity Maepa (CSIR)
Xoliswa Dyosiba and Charity Maepa, two young ladies who are breaking the stereotypes of science being boring, explain the fascinating work they do with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Find out all about the innovation and research that goes into their critical work.
Charles Nqakula
On his fascinating political career and deep love for South Africa, Minister Charles Nqakula opens up to Gareth about it all. Touching on his early days as a journalist, to rising as an activist, to his thoughts on the ANC today... Nqakula walks through his life as he tells it…
Yvonne Chaka Chaka
Following receiving the International Global Good Star and Power Award at the BET Awards in LA a few weeks ago, Gareth and the team congratulate Ma Yvonne Chaka Chaka for the great humanitarian and advocacy work that she does. The Princess of Africa is still learning, still travelling and still…
Vatiswa Ndara
There is no topic off limits with actress and TV/radio personality Vatiswa Ndara. From her experience in the South African acting world, her radio journey and even her feelings of #OpenUpTheIndustry - the SAFTA award winner dishes on it all. Ndara also gets candid with what led her to take…
Lucia Mthiyane
South African jazz singer, actress, model, entrepreneur and chef, Lucia Mthiyane has seen and done it all. Which is saying something as she isn't exactly old. Her and Gareth have a wide ranging chat about all kinds of things from celebrity friends, homemade beauty products and how people always try…
Daniel Mminele
The ANC are calling for the nationalising of the Reserve Bank, but why? Deputy Governor of the SA Reserve Bank Daniel Mminele elaborates on this with Gareth, and suggests that there are some bigger things to worry about in the country right now.
Rich Mulholland
If you enjoy Rich Mulholland's Reality Check feature on CliffCentral on a Monday, you will love this full-length interview. The reason for the formal sit down is tied to Rich's new book 'Legacide', where the unconventional opinion leader shares a whole host of thoughts on things worth talking about. Insights…
Hans Pietersen - Ogod
The High Court recently ruled that no single religion should take priority in schools. Hans Pietersen, chairman of Ogod - the Organisation for Religious Education and Democracy - is behind this decision, but many Christian bodies see him as the enemy now. He and Gareth explore the topic, why it…