Gareth's Guests (NEW)
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Hayleigh Chamberlain
It’s Hayleigh’s World and we all just live in it. Over 370k followers later and this tech enthusiast is not slowing down. Ear pods, laptops, gaming consoles... if you need to know what tech is best, Hayleigh’s channel 'HayIs World' is the place to go. We speak to this trailblazer…
David Grier
How far can the human body be pushed? David Grier has run 4,008kms across India and is the only human being to have traversed the Great Wall of China both ways, and both in world record time! David unpacks what drives the human spirit in the most challenging moments. From…
Mbuso Khoza
History is alive and well, more than ever before. Musician, historian and Masters student Mbuso Khoza believes this - as does the Joburg Theatre... as both powerhouses are behind the second edition of the Isandlwana Battle Musical Lecture. As the founder of Value of Culture, he explains to Gareth why…
Dr Eli Rosen
Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) expert and Sexy Smarts facilitator Dr Eli Rosen unpacks the challenges we are facing today in order to educate our children regarding their own sexuality, and how we can create a greater knowledge base within our learning institutions which educate our children. Dr Rosen unpacks the…
Zuby Udezue
When you hear someone describe himself as "the Jordan Peterson of rap” in one of his songs, you know there’s more to him than meets the eye. Or in this case, than meets the music. Get to know Zuby Udezue in this interview: A UK-based rapper, podcaster and entrepreneur who…
Stephen Koseff
Stephen Koseff, one of the co-founders of Investec, may have retired in September 2018 after 40 years at the helm, but he's "still here in a suit and tie". Gareth finds out more about the growth story that has led to the powerhouse that is Investec today. From eight to…
Ronnie Kasrils
Not many people have a life story quite like this... at the age of 21 he gives up a life of privilege for one of danger and sacrifice, including 27 years living in exile while working for the ANC. He was also one of the founding members of Umkhonto we…
Johan Kriek
What does it take to be one of the world’s greatest? Famed tennis player Johan Kriek is one who knows all about this. Gareth gets inside the mind of the South African-born, former top professional tennis player, ATP world ranking #7, # 2-time Australian Open Champion and South African Sport…
Colin Coleman
On the back of his recent announcement of retiring as sub-Saharan African CEO of the storied investment banking group Goldman Sachs, Gareth chats to Colin Coleman about some of the critical steps he's taken that he have led him to the point of having his eyes now set on lecturing…
Roelf Meyer
Roelf Meyer became a well-known face in South Africa during the transition to democracy when he led negotiations on behalf of the National Party with the ANC’s chief mediator, Cyril Ramaphosa. Whatever your political standing, you can’t help but be in awe of what this man has done. It’s now…
Basetsana Kumalo
It is hard to believe that it has been 25 years since Basetsana Kumalo was crowned Miss South Africa, 25 years since she made her TV debut, and 25 years into our democracy. Chronicling her rise and rise in the past quarter of a century, Gareth chats to the media…
Candice Mama
We know and love Candice Mama from her #WeeklyMashup days, and although she’s been on this show before, she hasn’t told her story like she has in her new book, 'Forgiveness Redefined'. She’s here to talk to us about her journey, and how she found it in herself to confront…
Patrizio Buanne
Patrizio Buanne is an Austro-Italian baritone singer who continues to rise to fame on a worldwide scale. His musical talent was recognised quite early and at the age of just 11 he started performing in public. We get to know him on a more personal level… www.cliffcentral.com
Peter Boghossian
These days, it seems impossible to have a reasonable conversation with anyone who has a different opinion. Whether you're online, in a classroom, an office, a town hall - or even just hoping to get through a family dinner with a stubborn relative. That's why the release of Peter Boghossian…
Costa Carastavrakis
Costa Carastavrakis has had a rough past which he tells about in a new memoir, 'I Am Costa – From Meth to Marathons'. If you’re up for an inspiring true-life tale that will make you look at experiences in a new way, then this is the interview for you. In…
John van de Ruit
John van de Ruit’s writing just seems to have the magic touch. He’s famously known as the author of the 'Spud' series, but beyond that he’s involved in many other projects. We chat to him about his popular novels, as well as the movies... and he gives us a glimpse…
Donna Rachelson
Donna Rachelson is a driven entrepreneur with a passion for helping women. She firmly believes in the power of inclusion, and chats to us about the position women find themselves in in the workplace, the struggles they face, and adaptations that could be in place. She wrote a book called…
Jesse Clegg
He’s a South African singer and songwriter whose three studio albums have made him a platinum-selling success. His music has even caught the attention of 3-time Grammy-winning Canadian producer David Bottrill (Muse, Tool, Placebo). Jesse Clegg opens up about all the ups and downs in his life recently, including the…
Steve Harvey
Steve Harvey is breaking new ground by announcing two African editions of the hit TV show 'Family Feud'. In this special edition of Gareth's Guests, Siya Sangweni sits down with the international stand-up comic, author and broadcaster for a candid interview to find out more about this huge move. From…
Kim Hulett
What is your take on reproductive genetics, testing DNA or 'designer babies'? Kim Hulett is the CEO and chief researcher at Next Bio Sciences and a South African SingularityU Faculty member. She joins us to share how advances in stem cell and genetic research are unlocking solutions to medical challenges…