Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Dr Zweli Mkhize
Dr Zweli Mkhize is the ANC’s Treasurer General. As part of his job, he meets the ANC Top 6 every week - probably the most important six people in the party (and therefore the country). He and Gareth talk about Zulu history, the corruption in parastatals, his ambitions for the…
Roxy Burger
Roxy Burger has been working since she was a child. A legit child star who has developed continually in the entertainment industry, she is now enjoying her thirties and all that it presents. Gareth talks to her about what she is up to right now, marriage, monogamy, being your own…
Tumi Voster
Media personality Tumi Voster pops in to studio to talk about what she's up to in her life in radio, fashion, beauty and music... and the ultimate 'Oreo dunk'!
Shamim Meer
There is revolution in the air in South Africa right now, something that isn't new to its history. Shamim Meer, daughter of Fatima Meer, joins Gareth in studio to talk about her mother's life, and what she gave to fight against oppression. In a recently released intimate memoir, Fatima's path…
Eric Lampaert, Basketmouth & Igor Meerson
What happens when a trio of international comedians grace our studios? A whole lot of laughs! Franco-British Eric Lampaert, Nigerian Basketmouth and Russian Igor Meerson chat to Gareth about the business of comedy and all that comes with it. Find out how they deal with dying on stage and some…
Khathutshelo Ramukumba
CEO of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA), Khathutshelo Ramukumba, discusses the groundbreaking work he's partaking in, including the upcoming South African Youth Awards, implementing necessary social change, and reducing expenditure.
Robin Knox-Grant
Robin Knox-Grant was the man responsible for bringing hit TV shows to the SABC back in the day. As the head of English television there from the early 80s onwards, Robin shares his stories with Gareth. How the nation came to a standstill when Dallas was screened, how the Apartheid…
Tbo Touch
From horses to cars, cars to planes... evolution has always existed in life, and it is something that Tbo Touch is embracing more than ever right now. Touch Central is becoming Touch HD, and Touch himself is in studio to talk about the relaunch and all that is coming with…
Dave Levinsohn
Host of the Gas Comedy Podcast on CliffCentral, Dave has become a regular in studio guest. Gareth catches up on what he is doing with the show, his views on 'offensive' comedy, strange sex toys, and what his mother thinks of him.
Noxolo Dlamini
The new Sarafina has not only been found, but she is in studio with Gareth. Noxolo Dlamini is the talented replacement for Leleti Khumalo, in the live changing production. At just 23 years of age, Noxolo may only really be starting out in the industry, but already is wise beyond…
Refentse Morake
South Africans are full of surprises... surprises like Refentse Morake. On face value you wouldn't think it, but he is a passionate 'Afrikaans' musician. He's no gimmick though, as Gareth finds out in a fascinating chat about where he comes from, what his influences are, and of course what he…
Prof. David Block
The universe is a weird and wonderful thing, especially when Professor David Block is talking about it. He returns to studio for another chat with Gareth, and this time Mars falls into his gaze. Find out what he thinks about man's fascination with the planet, and what the reality of…
Sam Cowen
Sam Cowen is one of the most recognisable radio personalities in South Africa, but there is much more to her that you may not know. In a very candid interview with Gareth she talks about her battles with alcoholism, her swimming adventures, life on radio, parenting, and how she has…
Ahmed Kathrada (with new intro from Gareth Cliff)
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.
Aidan Mileham
Cancer is something you hear far too much about nowadays, especially the fatal kind. Aidan Mileham's story almost entered this realm after he was diagnosed with stage three brain cancer at the age of 14. After suffering severe headaches it was revealed that he had a massive tumor, but fighting…
Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist
Andre the Hilarious Hypnotist has entertained audiences for years and is something of an institution in South Africa. He and Gareth discuss hypnosis, making people do ridiculous things, and the power of persuasion.
Stuart Taylor
Stuart Taylor comes into studio to talk about The Big Five comedy show, something that he and South Africa's biggest comedic talents are wowing audiences with around the country. He shares a whole lot more though, from how he got into magic, science studies, his one man shows and being…
Peter Boghossian
Would the world be better without religion? Are religion and morality a combo package? Peter Boghossian is an American atheism advocate. He is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Portland State University and his primary research areas are critical thinking, philosophy of education, and moral reasoning. Be prepared to have your…
Busisiwe Ntintili
Busisiwe has a fascinating story, growing up in New Jersey as a Xhosa girl when her parents went into self-imposed exile during Apartheid. At the age of only 13 she directed her first play, and over the years since, has built up a formidable CV in writing, producing, directing and…
Mark Oppenheimer
Mark Oppenheimer is an Advocate who is passionate about free speech. In this discussion, he educates us about what exactly hate speech is, what kind of free expression an open, democratic society should promote and why the Hate Speech Bill is interesting. We also get into the separation of powers,…