Gareth's Guests

Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
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1,444 Episodes
940 – 960

Valerie Schaer

Have you ever wanted to know how everything works behind-the-scenes of the TV industry? Well, Gareth Cliff talks to Valerie Schaer who is NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution's Executive Vice President. Schaer looks back at her career filled with many successes and lots of lessons learned. Find out what she…
12 Feb 2016 1AM 29 min

Blood Sisters

Roelien Schutte and Eileen de Jager join Gareth Cliff and the team to discuss their one-of-a-kind job of cleaning up crime scenes! Known as the Blood Sisters, these two discuss their unique job and how they cope with all that comes with it. Things get very intense once they begin…
12 Feb 2016 12AM 30 min

Simphiwe Dana

Firebrand Simphiwe Dana laid it all on the line. The singer/songwriter interestingly details her life, from how she started her 12-year music journey, to her love for the Eastern Cape and how she's tackled the bright lights of JHB and the world! She's also known to be very open and…
11 Feb 2016 1AM 42 min

Simon Allison

Get insight into Africa's happenings as Simon Allison breaks current affairs down for Gareth Cliff. The Daily Maverick journalist highlights some of the biggest issues that face the "Dark Continent". As one who's always vocal on what he doesn't believe is right, find out why Simon has been banned from…
10 Feb 2016 1AM 55 min

Carolyn Steyn

The vibrant Carolyn Steyn and Brendan Grealy join Gareth Cliff and the team to discuss being happy hookers as they continue making great strides with the #67Blankets movement. As they take on a new challenge with the cause, find out how you can be part of this initiative too.
9 Feb 2016 1AM 22 min

Fiona Snyckers (Author)

Don't be a victim of social media! Author Fiona Snyckers sits down with Gareth Cliff and the team to discuss the frightening realities and dark side of the platforms that keep us glued to our screens. The woman behind 'Now Following You' details what you should be looking out for…
8 Feb 2016 1AM 23 min

Adriana Marais

What would motivate someone to leave the comfort of Earth to go for the unknown and make a whole new planet their home? Gareth gets to the bottom of this by chatting to South African Mars One candidate Adriana Marais. The self-described aspiring Martian chats about her love of what…
4 Feb 2016 1AM 42 min

Gwen Ngwenya

25-year-old journalist Gwen Ngwenya came to light most recently with her article about Penny Sparrow. In this interview, Gareth Cliff gets to know the thought leader behind the intriguing words. From discussing the real state of South Africa, to chatting about her background, including being the UCT SRC Chairperson and…
3 Feb 2016 1AM 54 min

Poppy Ntshongwana

Poppy Ntshongwana is "living for the first time", as she professes herself! She's recently left her radio gig and gives Gareth and the team insight into her next chapter. The Eastern Cape-native now has babies and is settling down with her 'Common' lookalike boyfriend. Never one to hold back, she…
2 Feb 2016 1AM 40 min

Dr Rebecca Malope

South African gospel singer, Dr Rebecca Malope, is celebrating 30 years in the music industry. Rebecca shares with Gareth how she started work as a labourer on a tobacco farm at age 11, and how she copes with all the negative happenings and sacrifices in her life.
1 Feb 2016 1AM 48 min

GG Alcock

He's born white but Zulu bred - author GG Alcock chats to Gareth Cliff about his latest offering, a book entitled 'KasiNomics', an eye-opening book that gives insight into township life and culture in South Africa. This fascinating conversation revolves around spirituality, Sangomas, unveiling ceremonies and even Mogodu Mondays!
29 Jan 2016 1AM 24 min

Herman Mashaba

Why would a successful South African entrepreneur, who could be enjoying his wealth and resting, decide to rather tackle politics? That has been one of the main questions a lot of people want to know about Herman Mashaba, founder of the company 'Black Like Me' and now Democratic Alliance candidate…
28 Jan 2016 1AM 49 min

Yusuf Abramjee

Gareth Cliff gets to know more about Yusuf Abramjee, one of South Africa's loudest voices on issues that truly matter. The Pretoria native chronicles his life from how he initially got into Primedia Broadcasting, to what still drives him and his philanthropical efforts. Hear this father-of-two on gun laws, #CrimeMustFall…
27 Jan 2016 1AM 50 min

Mark Pilgrim

Mark Pilgrim has a new book out - 'Beyond The Baldness' which takes readers on a personal journey of his fascinating life thus far. The radio veteran stops by to chat to Gareth Cliff about his autobiography, as well as touching on his favourite TV series, fatherhood, testicular cancer and…
25 Jan 2016 1AM 48 min

Brent Lindeque & Phumi Mashigo

Friday fun takes an incredible turn with The Good Stuff's Brent Lindeque and Womandla!'s Phumi Mashigo stopping by. These two bubbly personalities bring cheer and so much to think about. From Brent's motivation to help others, to how Phumi sees her life as "dope", this interview is bound to put…
22 Jan 2016 1AM 48 min

Anele Mdoda

Of course it's going to be a fun time when Anele Mdoda stops by! The media personality and mother to five-month-old, Alakhe, joins Gareth Cliff and the team to discuss the latest in her life, including adjusting to motherhood and balancing her latest responsibility with her love for the business…
20 Jan 2016 1AM 46 min

Timothy Maurice

CliffCentral's very own Timothy Maurice joins Gareth Cliff and the team to tell it like it is and give clarity based on his unconventional viewpoint. The unBranded host discusses some of the biggest lessons he learnt from his upbringing, why he thinks organisations are intrigued by South Africa and what…
19 Jan 2016 1AM 59 min

Boity Thulo

We hear from one of the most beautiful and talented celebrities in South Africa, Boity Thulo, on The Gareth Cliff Show! This actress and TV personality gives insight into her much-publicised life, from how much her mother means to her, to baby plans, she sets the record straight on it…
18 Jan 2016 1AM 53 min

DA's Tshwane Mayoral Candidate - Solly T. Msimanga

As he gears up to take on the 2016 Local Government Elections, the DA's Tshwane Mayoral Candidate Solly T. Msimanga, opens up to Gareth Cliff. From his recovery plan for the bankrupt, to Pretoria and his take on the state of the country, Msimanga lays it down as it is.
15 Jan 2016 1AM 45 min

Numerologist Sandy Smith

What do the numbers have in store for us in 2016? Armed with pen, paper and years of experience, numerologist Sandy Smith works with birth dates to look at what lies ahead for the country. She also takes a look at each of the team member's numbers. Listen to find…
14 Jan 2016 1AM 1 hr 11 min
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