Gareth's Guests
Straight up interviews from The Gareth Cliff Show on CliffCentral.com - without any interruptions.
Gad Saad
Gad Saad is a Montreal Professor of Evolutionary Behaviour and Gareth gets him to tell us about gift-giving, risk-taking and the effect of hormones on shopping for men and women. The thing that fires Gad up is his passion for free speech, the scientific method and not tolerating any bullshit…
John Vlismas
Gareth and John Vlismas are unable to exchange small talk, they only ever discuss the big things. The Hate Speech bill, tapeworm activists, Joost's death and why people gravitate to certain people in life. And that's just the intro. John has a new show called 'The Good Racist', and it…
Connell Cruise
Singer/songwriter Connell Cruise joins Gareth for catch-up on his busy life. Now living in New York, Connell's life in and around music continues to evolve producing some great stories to share. From talking creativity, the nuances of international marriage and some experimental highs, he is always a great guy to…
Letshego Zulu
Losing a loved one is never easy in life, but in the case of Letshego Zulu, it was beyond life-changing. She shares the tragic story of losing her husband Gugu with Gareth, and what the whole experience has meant for her. In life and even death he was larger than…
Maeshni Naicker & Madhushan Singh
Keeping up with the Kandasamys opens in cinemas on the 3rd of March in South Africa. It is a movie that is essentially likened to a hot and spicy curry, providing a brilliant snapshot of the sometimes forgotten Indian culture in the country. From family matters to community envy, cast…
Kholiswa Khoba
The importance of maths and science is something that can never be stressed enough. Thankfully there is an organisation called EduSciMat that is empowering youth to become more invested in these vital subjects. Kholiswa Khoba talks about the labs they are creating, and their journey so far.
Lize Mynhardt
Gareth doesn't remember too many Idols contestants, but Lize Mynhardt is a talented musician who thankfully doesn't fit into that category. Blessed with perfect pitch and a hugely mature outlook on life, the Capetonian performs live in studio and discusses all manner of things with Gareth, from cover bands to…
Lord Peter Hain
Lord Peter Hain served in the governments of Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, but it is South Africa where his heart has always beaten loudest. Growing up during a turbulent time in the country, his parents were anti-Apartheid activists who were jailed and forced into exile in 1966. Gareth chats…
Lucky Du Plessis
The extraordinary story of Lucky Du Plessis is a must-listen affair. People talk about a diverse and contrasting society in South Africa, but nobody symbolises this quite like Lucky, a man with more than just a story to tell. From not knowing who his biological mother was, to the interesting…
Victor Du Plessis
Victor travelled the world with his passion for food, and returned to South Africa to take his passion further. The team talk to him about what they can do food-wise with their Valentine prospects, the dos, don'ts and definitely nots. Indulge in his insights and change your powers in the…
Joey Evans
Joey Evans is not just an inspiration, he is a man with a story that defies belief. He always had a dream of participating in the Dakar Rally, but a life-threatening crash derailed the dream. Gareth chats to him about this, and how he somehow put it all behind him…
Ulrico Grech-Cumbo
The future of Virtual Reality is not only inevitable, but also hugely exciting in every possible way. Ulrico Grech-Cumbo from Deep VR explains what all the hype is about, and how he put himself and his company ahead of the curve on this medium.
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…