Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
DJ pH
DJs nowadays aren't just shy nerds who can't dance, they are business savvy and go-getter individuals like DJ pH. He chats to Gareth about life beyond the gigs, and how he is doing amazing things for tired and neglected shoes too.
Ntando Mahlangu
He wowed us all by winning a silver medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games, and now he is in studio to talk about it. It's none other than 14 year old Ntando Mahlangu, a South African with an incredible future, and a shining light in how sport can change your…
ISO
Since 2006, ISO have been an eclectic South Africa rock band constantly working on refining their contemporary sound. Richard Brokensha, Franco Schoeman and Nick McCreadie bring their instruments to studio and have a good catch-up with Gareth on what the band is up to right now.
JR
A great many things go into a hit song, and nobody knows this quite as well as Tabure Thabo Bogopa Junior, otherwise known as JR. A hugely talented musician, he prefers to be behind the scenes when it comes to producing music, showing how he sees the big picture behind…
Marianne Thamm
With over 30 years of journalistic experience in South Africa, Marianne Thamm has certainly seen some things. Her new book; Hitler, Verwoerd, Mandela and Me confirms this as she shares her life experience and views. Gareth unpacks some of these with her, and learns a little more about someone who…
Chad Saaiman
Chad Saaiman was a fresh-faced teen singer on Idols, and has now grown into an all-round artist of much repute. He was faced with tragedy a few years back though when a hijacking almost ended not only his career, but his life too. He unpacks the story with Gareth, talks…
Anele Mdemka
Gareth talks to the man behind Cassper Nyovest's big body turnaround. As CEO of Apex Aesthetics, Anele Mdemka knows what is important exercise-wise, and how we can all turn things around through focused training and nutrition.
Rabin Harduth
Comedian Rabin Harduth pops in to catch everyone up on what’s been keeping him busy. He's been in the comedy game longer than most people remember, starting off on the TV show, Big Brother. He also fills us in on the Clarence Comedy Festival taking place from the 6th to…
Pastor Dave Barber
Dave Barber was a policeman in Hillbrow in the late 1980s in a turbulent time in South Africa. But that turbulence was nothing compared to his personal life where drugs and violence defined his every day. Destined for a life in prison, his faith got him back on track, and…
Brian Altriche
As the guy who started Rocomamas, you can see that Brian Altriche is all about fun. By going back to basics he is revolutionising the local fast food market, and is doing it on the back of a good understanding of people and providing a quality offering each and every…
Nakhane Touré
Born in the small town of Alice in the Eastern Cape, Nakhane Touré has been on a journey of discovery from the beginning. He shares some incredible stories with Gareth from faith, sex, being rejected on Idols and almost giving everything up, before finally getting a break.
Jann Klose
Born in Germany, but living in America via Africa, Jann's musical journey is a fascinating one and certainly a major influence in his incredible talent. As a genuine singer/songwriter, he has performed in a variety of environments and projects, and is currently in SA creating a unique collaborative album.
Dave Levinsohn
Comedian Dave Levinsohn joins the team as Gareth goes to breakfast, and everything literally falls apart. Michael presents his Relax It's Flax feature, but gets a little drowned out by beer, hickies, broken Beetles and the story of Dave's life as a comedian.
DJ Qness
Qubani Ndlovu, otherwise known as DJ Qness, has shared the stage with some of the most iconic names in local DJing, as well as collaborating with international talents on distinctive projects. More than just a DJ, his talents as a producer have seen him appear on the charts in his…
Nataniël
A real icon in the South African entertainment industry, Nataniël lives a fascinating life. From his new show Mannequin, to having a chef with a six-pack, Gareth gets to really know the man behind one of the most recognisable faces in the country.
Craig Rodney
You get people that call themselves online mavericks, and then you get the few that actually are. Craig Rodney is the latter, and is someone who has fused creativity with opportunity to establish himself as a major player in his world. He also created the @SouthAfrica Instagram profile, something that…
The Khonology Show
Africa Nkosi and Mosa Nyamande are not your average South African young men. Inspired by the African continent, they are seeking to unlock the limitless potential here through their African services company Khonology. #ChangeTheNarrative is the name of their new show on CliffCentral.com, a platform to empower fellow Africans to…
Gabriel 'Tokyo' Sexwale
When it comes to South African struggle icons, they don't come much more influential than Mosima Gabriel 'Tokyo' Sexwale. In playing an important role in the liberation of South Africa, his early life was one of extreme hardships. This is what you know, now hear what he and Gareth discuss…
Nadia Nakai
Being talented and beautiful is often a rare quality, but this is exactly what defines rapper Nadia Nakai. More than just an up and coming talent in the music industry, Gareth finds out what her life is all about right now, and her rise to fame.
Ross Tucker
With the Paralympics coming into the global sporting spotlight, Dr Ross Tucker describes the classification process with athletes - what the differences are, and how some athletes are looking to manipulate the process in order to gain an unfair advantage.