Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Mpho Maboi
Monday is a big sporting day on CliffCentral, even bigger with Mpho Maboi coming into studio to chat to Gareth. Mpho is a sports anchor/presenter like no other, but she shares stories about her life away from sports, encompassing relationships, family, how her radio career started and how she manages…
Donovan Copley
Being a musician means many things nowadays. With talent and hard work various avenues open up, and for Donovan Copley, his music has seen him involved in all manner of interesting projects around the world. He joins Gareth for a chat about his life, sibling rivalries and creating eclectic music…
Richard Poplak & Kevin Bloom
You get people who work within the field of journalism, then the get the ones that pioneer it. With their new book, Richard Poplak and Kevin Bloom confirm they are the latter, having traveled the continent extensively to report on stories shaping the future. Open your world to what really…
Divas of Jozi
Reality television has been a massive part of our lives for decades, and now an upcoming show 'Divas of Jozi' brings this a little closer to home. Nazli, Puleng and Stevie join Gareth to catch up on it all, and give us a sneak peak of what to look forward…
Obinwanne Okeke
Forbes is something that commands respect worldwide as a publication that showcases the pinnacles of success in the business world. Obinwanne Okeke has just appeared on the cover of Forbes Africa, and at the age of 28 has an incredible story in how he has built such a profile.
Aubrey Malden
The world of advertising has shaped and moulded the world we live in. This has to do with charismatic and driven people like Aubrey Malden, who has lived a life on the cutting edge of creativity. From being fired by David Ogilvy to working with Royals, he has encapsulated everything…
Gareth the Uber Driver
Uber is becoming more and more entrenched in our lives with the affordable and convenient service it provides. It also puts us in touch with some interesting people, such as Gareth the Uber Driver. From drug dealer drop offs to picking up 'blessees', Gareth has some incredible stories to share.
Jay Beatz
Since the age of 12, the craft of music production has been something that Joseph Philemon, aka Jay Beatz, has been obsessed with. Originally from Cape Town, now living in Johannesburg, his debut EP 'Room for Improvement' broke in November 2015 so he shares with you what it entails making…
Steyn Entertainment
Steyn Entertainment came about after TJ Steyn wanted to put on a birthday party like no other. Together with George Avakaina and Dale De Ruig, the company has since created some incredible events, with the guys travelling the world and meeting some of the biggest stars in entertainment.
Stuart Theobald
Stuart Theobald, chairman of Intellidex and director of Leriba Consulting, joins Gareth and Anthea Gardner to discuss the South African economy, and the many factors that influence it. We seldom know the full picture, but Stuart certainly highlights what is important and elaborates on various current talking points.
Mi Casa
Mi Casa is so much more than just a South African band, mainly because the three guys are hugely dynamic and diverse in nature. From performing in 23 different African countries to having their clothes stolen by fans, these guys have stories for days.
Liesl Louw-Vaudran
As South Africa continues to experience a time of flux both economically and politically, its place on the African continent comes more and more into question. Independent journalist and certified Africa expert Liesl Louw-Vaudran is the person to elaborate on this in the wake of her new book 'Superpower or…
Manqoba Ngubo
CliffCentral is a channel with loads of unique and dynamic shows, and of course hosts. Manqoba Ngubo is one such person, but his life away from the studio is also a fascinating collection of stories and experiences that define what a young South African is in this day and age.
Kearabiloe Ledwaba
You get people who are 'entrepreneurial' and then you get people who are entrepreneurs. Kearabiloe Ledwaba is the latter, a genuine trailblazer and founder of Crowdcoin. Gareth chats to him about his business of using airtime as a currency, and what that could mean for communities in South Africa.
Murray Ingram
As co-founder and director of rugby at the Connect Sports Academy, Murray Ingram is the right person to talk to on the subject of sports transformation. It's a subject that gets a lot of lip service, but Murray and his team are actually walking the walk, and creating great success…
Catherine Constantinides
Catherine Constantinides was recently selected as a Mandela Washington Fellow, the latest recognition for her many achievements as she works for positive change in society. Gareth talks to her about her latest projects, and how she continues to selflessly work to provide hope and opportunities to those in need locally…
Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is a strategist with a rather unique success story. An expert in stoic philosophy, Ryan dropped out of college at 19 to pursue an opportunity he considered more important. Now with a successful company that has consulted to the world's leading companies, and having authored four books to…
Siobhan Scallan & Gillian Walker
Advances in modern medicine have made us all look at life a little differently. None more so than Siobhan Scallan, someone who received a lung transplant last year, and is thriving as a result. Gillian Walker from the Organ Donor Foundation joins her, and together they tell a very interesting…
John Matisonn
Been around the block and back again. Something you can definitely say when talking about John Matisonn. Veteran journalist and editor, John has an intimate knowledge of South Africa's political past, and through his new book, God, spies and lies, reveals some incredible stories.
Mark Allewell
Gareth was recently in Silicon Valley with some of South Africa's brightest and most dynamic entrepreneurs. Mark Allewell was one such individual, a Capetonian with great ideas, and an inspiring hunger for creating the exceptional.