Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Ranjeni Munusamy
Politics guru Ranjeni Munusamy gives her views on what went down at SONA from an eye-witness' perspective.
Abed Ahmed
Turkey is a melting pot of cultures and nationalities, with its geographical location adding to its turbulent potential. It was a country in the news for mostly the wrong reasons last year, but SA man Abed Ahmed has made it his home. He talks about life in Turkey, the good,…
Gerrie Nel
Gerrie Nel became a household name on the back of the Oscar Pistorius trial. This was just one of many trials that defined an incredible legal career for the state, one that he is now bringing to an end for a new challenge. Gareth chats to him about this bold…
Rowan Pybus
You get people who talk about making a difference, and then you get people already making a difference. Rowan Pybus is the latter. Gareth chats to him about how he is revolutionsing the cinema experience through his Sunshine Cinema initiative. Taking African films and issues pertaining to Africans into Africa,…
Herman Mashaba
Herman Mashaba was an unlikely candidate for the position of Johannesburg Mayor, but the people wanted a man of action. For more on that action, he and Gareth talk about his first few months in office, what the biggest challenges have been, and his plan to tackle corruption and its…
Leon Louw
Get a frank and fresh insight on capitalism and freedom with thought-leader Leon Louw of the Free Market Foundation. Louw breaks down what the Foundation stands for and the work that it does, including its drive for giving black South Africans property ownership. Learn all about what Louw also calls…
Ferial Haffajee
South African editor and journalist Ferial Haffajee takes Gareth and the team through her take on the South African political landscape, paying careful attention to what the ANC is up to and who might be taking up the presidency position by December.
Terrence 'TT' Hlatywayo
Terrence isn't exactly your average South African. He is the Founder and President of LeadMeAsILeadYouMovement, a movement that addresses the challenges faced by young males in their relationships, business, home and family lives. He talks to Gareth about unexpressed emotions by men in society, and the dangers of such a…
Zaid Bhoola
Radio personality and entrepreneur Zaid Bhoola joins Gareth in Durban for an interview. Zaid worked on Lotus FM before things got a little 'Hlaudi' there, and is now pioneering his own broadcasting platform - something in touch with the Indian community and the cultures celebrated in his world.
Prof. Cheryl de la Rey
Professor Cheryl de la Rey is the Vice-Chancellor and Rector of the University of Pretoria. In this podcast she talks about the dramatic campus events of the 2016 academic year, the future of tertiary education in South Africa and the innovation that the UP has undertaken in terms of online…
Clive van den Berg
The evils of ISIS are well known, but the levels to which hatred and violence is ruling the way some people are forced to live is nothing short of harrowing. Clive van den Berg, artist and museum designer, highlights this in a series of captivating artwork, and how homosexuality is…
Twin Chefs: Lebo & Tebo Ndala
Twins Lebo and Tebo Ndala have a passion for food, thinking of themselves as artists eager to create the incredible with it. Their culinary backgrounds haven't just limited them to being your ordinary chefs, with their company 'With Love From The Twins' seeing them set up pop-up restaurants, catering interesting…
Gilan Gork
A long time friend of the Gareth Cliff Show, Gilan Gork returns for his latest catchup on mentalist matters. Donald Trump gets his full analysis with mannerisms being revealed showcasing some key personality tells, and how people often make mistakes when using only words to get a message across.
Siya Beyile
Siya Beyile, aka the Threaded Man, joins Gareth to talk about his new show starting on CliffCentral. Covering fashion and other life matters for the young and restless, Siya's show is set to be a huge hit if this interview is anything to go by.
Zapiro
Twenty-one annual books and a further three published to illustrate this crazy place called South Africa, Jonathan Shapiro (Zapiro) is considered one of the top 10 greatest cartoonists on earth. Never afraid to ruffle feathers to get his ideas out, he has been a part of the South African political…
Barry Hilton
Barry Hilton is one of those rare timeless talents in the South African entertainment industry. This is because he just understands life, so much so that he is selling out major arenas internationally too. He and Gareth talk like old friends on a variety of subjects, with some great stories…
Professor David Block
One of the original shows on CliffCentral was 'Looking Up' with astronomer Professor David Block. One of the more fascinating individuals you would ever be lucky enough to meet, the Prof shares stories ranging from paging through secret archives at The Vatican, the brilliance of thermonuclear fusion and what happens…
Frans Cronje
Frans Cronje is the CEO of the South African Institute of Race Relations. In this podcast, Frans explains the actual state of race and power relations in South Africa, why it’s better to have less of the state in the market and in our lives, and why the left is…
Redi Tlhabi
The #PaidTwitter saga is just another confirmation of how the ANC is looking to control certain narratives in South Africa. Redi Tlhabi brings you up to speed on the dangers of such a thing, and how we need to rise above such things and see beyond the distractions and noise…
Dr D
Dr D has been a repeat guest on The Gareth Cliff Show as she really knows how to get to the heart of social and emotional issues. She and Gareth talk about the dangers of social media nowadays, how humans are struggling to genuinely connect with each other, and how…