unTapped Talent

What do you get when you put a WBA welterweight Pan-African champion boxer, Paul Kamanga, and a female Indian stand up comedian, Trisinisha Narain, together? A hot box that's hard-hitting and will get you smiling! This show is dedicated to Alton Sterling & Philando Castile. #AllLivesMatter www.cliffcentral.com

Duncan Mabaso has taken over unTapped Talent! Future radio broadcaster Kim Tommy brings a different dynamic to being a celeb... and Colurr'd Bastard, a rap group from Ennerdale, show off their rap freestyle. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya wraps unTapped Talent up by finally getting the chance to talk to two graduates from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls. Hear the riveting story behind how the girls got the opportunity to attend the school, their ups and downs, pressures of not only succeeding, but excelling and how their lives are today. This last edition is all about the tools one needs to build their dream! www.cliffcentral.com

Soccer star Jarred Meyer is getting ready to own a whole new field - walking the runway - after his debut as a model at Fashion Week recently. Siya gets to know how he's juggling both of these worlds before profiling Afrikaans singing sensation Brendan Peyper. www.cliffcentral.com

One of the actors of the powerful biopic on the life of Solomon Mahlangu, Thabo Rametsi, discusses his role as Kalushi. Then, if it were possible to meld the heart of Mazzy Star, the soul of PJ Harvey, and pure poetic prowess of Throwing Muses’ Tanya Donelly into a solitary star she’d go by the name Chantel Van T – a rising singer who also joins the show. www.cliffcentral.com

Two incredible ladies chat about the opportunities that changed their lives! First, 20-year-old Theo Matshoba discusses being selected as the new member of the award-winning ‘The Soil’. Then, Expresso presenter Zoe Brown chronicles her amazing career including winning the ‘Presenter on 3’ search. www.cliffcentral.com

Chef Zola Nene chats about the latest project she's been cooking up - her new cookbook ‘Simply Delicious’. Then rapper KapFresh talks about his love for music too. www.cliffcentral.com

Photographer, social influencer and model, Anele Papu, discusses his rise to the top, from his Eastern Cape upbringing, to slowly taking over Johannesburg and much more in-between. Then, Valeska Muller debuts her latest single 'Not Again' as well as chats about her career as a singer/songwriter and actress. www.cliffcentral.com

Friend to the station, YouTuber Theodora Lee, has a lot to celebrate lately, most recently being nominated at the 2016 Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards! Siya Sangweni-Fynn catches up with her about this as well as with TV presenter Katleho Sinivasan. www.cliffcentral.com

The bubbly Jenny Sicwebu guest co-hosts with Siya Sangweni-Fynn as they look at rising young stars from across the world, including their in-studio guest, young performer Lee Roberts! www.cliffcentral.com

From getting to know comedian Mojak Lehoko, stylist Lufuno Sathekge and catching up with ICC U19 World Cup Captain Tony de Zorzi live from Bangladesh, this is a jam-packed edition of unTapped Talent! www.cliffcentral.com

He's South Africa's latest breakout singer and definitely one to watch. With thousands of views on YouTube and popular songs like ‘Home Safe’ under his belt, Ross Jack, chats about his rise to the top. www.cliffcentral.com

Dancer Tshepo Jr Mokoena is in to discuss his exciting and unconventional career with Siya Sangweni-Fynn. Then the conversation turns to all things pop culture and JHB trends with entertainment fundi Tumi Chikita! www.cliffcentral.com

From working on the tours of Swedish House Mafia, Linkin Park, Lira, Jill Scott and so many more, engineer Anderson Mabitsela has many stories to tell and lessons to impart. He chats to Siya Sangweni-Fynn, along with fashionista, Ayanda Nhlapo. www.cliffcentral.com

PR guru Carly Ritz and CliffCentral’s very own Siya Sangweni-Fynn, look at some of the top PR stories that grabbed our attention in 2015. As a PR practitioner, Carly dissects how each story was dealt with and what could or should have been done differently from a PR point of view. www.cliffcentral.com

Celebrity make-up artist Nomsa Madida and 13-year-old musician Tyrone Aaron join Siya Sangweni-Fynn to chat about their unique journeys to achieving their dreams. www.cliffcentral.com

Powerful and dynamic singers Marco, Khanyi and Adam are about to take SA by storm as 'Freefall Empire'. Siya Sangweni-Fynn chats to these teens about their love and passion for music. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya talks to Fashion Law Consultant, Sumaiya De'Mar, about this growing industry and why it's necessary for South Africa to have a Fashion Law industry. Then comedian Dylan Oliphant who is performing alongside Roast Master Jeff Ross and CliffCentral's own Trevor Gumbi, joins Siya for a chat. www.cliffcentral.com

Adventurer Davey Du Plessis, who has just built a paddle boat that he will be using to travel on sea, from Cape Town to Rio, discusses how he feels ahead of his journey. Then, young people from the Gauteng Children's Parliament stop by after recently electing new representatives at Constitution Hill. www.cliffcentral.com

PR girl Kelebogile L Mabunda joins Siya to chat about being one of the brightest names in the JHB entertainment industry. Then, bringing some humour to ease us into the weekend, comedian Devin Gray chats about his career. www.cliffcentral.com

Musician Yung Swiss may still be a rising star, but his CV boasts collaborations with a slew of South Africa's best musicians like rapper Reason and others. Siya Sangweni-Fynn chats to him as well as gets an update from producer/director Willem van der Heever on his latest release – 'Daniel Munro'. www.cliffcentral.com

Good things come in threes, that's why Siya chats to Courtnae Paul, a dancer who's just made a splash onto the scene as one of the stars in Mi Casa's latest music video for 'Chocolat'. Then 16-year-old ventriloquist Isabella Jane and Vuki Dlamini, who performed alongside Cassper Nyovest as he #FilledUpTheDome stop by. www.cliffcentral.com

Muso Jayd kicks off the show with the focus on his music. Talk about a bright, rising star - US/Nigerian model Aminat Ayinde, runner up during cycle 12 of Tyra Banks's America's Next Top Model, chats to Siya about her exciting career! www.cliffcentral.com

While Siya is away Duncan Mabaso stands in. He chats to Musician and vocalist Will Rayz who has always been passionate about singing, having started at a young age, he entered SA's Got Talent and even quit his job to focus on his talent, this young man is on the path to success. Duncan chats to him about what keeps him going along with young people who are making their mark through graffiti art in JHB. www.cliffcentral.com

Cape Town-based actress, dancer and model Charishma Basday chats to Siya about her exciting career, including making a name for herself abroad and even posing naked for Marie Claire! Then rising musician Lakota Silva keeps us in the loop with her latest, sizzling beats. www.cliffcentral.com

Comedian Lindzy Msimang who's booming up on MTV's #YouGotGot and up-and-coming actress Moliehi ‘Didie’ Makobane come through to chat to Siya about their exciting careers. www.cliffcentral.com

She's toured with Josh Groban, Toya Delazy and Arno Carstens, just to name a few, and now she's stepping out on her own! Capetonian Lana Crowster chats to Siya about her rise as a musician before 'Jerry and the Bandits' premiere their new music. www.cliffcentral.com

This edition of unTapped Talent is all about empowering the young people who Siya speaks to weekly. He kicks things off with the team behind Education on the Move who are aiming to create a digital classroom on wheels. Then writer/director Athos Kyriakides drops some helpful advice for people who have aspirations of entering the broadcast industry. www.cliffcentral.com

Cape Town based band Retro Dizzy are touring Johannesburg, they stop by to talk about their musical successes with Siya Sangweni-Fynn and guest co-host Zamalisa Mdoda. www.cliffcentral.com

TV presenter and all-round awesome person, Jessica Tims is back to guest co-host unTapped Talent with Siya as they chat to public speaker Vuki Dlamini and premiere a single from 'Jerry and the Bandits'. www.cliffcentral.com

Sarah Jackson has collaborated with Timo ODV on 'Save Me'. She joins Siya Sangweni-Fynn and talks about her chart topping single. www.cliffcentral.com

For the last show in Women's Month, Siya chats to the lady behind www.mzansigirl.com, Meruschka Govender. He is also joined by Tarryn Alberts, a young dancer who's just come off of a worldwide tour with Die Antwoord. www.cliffcentral.com

Up-and-coming artist, Lance Theron, chats to Siya about his latest single - 'Back To You'. He also talks about collaborating with Chad Saaiman and life as a DJ. Then "Scandal" actor, Mbulelo Ndlazilwana, who plays the role of Scelo in the eTV soap, is growing as a director and production co-owner. www.cliffcentral.com

South Africa's premiere improvisation troupe, The Jittery Citizens, are a talented and fearless group of comedic and musical improvisers. They join Siya to chat about how they're bringing laughter and joy to audiences at venues across Johannesburg. Then up-and-coming band, State Society, premiere their latest single, 'We Are'. www.cliffcentral.com

Industrial engineering student from Lehigh University, Pennsylvania, Fortunate Tshirangwana is a young person who is unashamed to speak out on things that truly matter. This driven young leader chats about being involved in the Johannesburg Junior Council, moving to the USA and her take on current affairs. Then singer Ms Kelle debuts her new song, "Mr Mean", and discusses the SA music scene as a whole. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya catches up with past guests Audrey Chabalala, a model who's just come back from competing in the US, and 'The Oh So Serious', the band which is about to kick off their South African tour. Then musician Phil D joins the conversation via Skype live from Hong Kong to chat about his career - from entering Idols to touring the world as Simba in 'The Lion King’ musical. www.cliffcentral.com

After spending some time at actress Terry Pheto's Leading Lady Lounge at the Durban International Festival, Siya plays some of the interviews he recorded with the lovers and legends of the film industry. Then female cricketers Lara Goodall, Masabata Klaas and Chloe Tryon from Cricket South Africa, stop by to chat about their careers. www.cliffcentral.com

Contestants from 'Top Actor SA' join unTapped Talent to chat about their exciting journeys as they continue to make strides in living their dreams of becoming bona fide actors. Host of the BET show and actress, Zikhona Sodlaka, stops by to impart some of her wisdom. Lastly, from Idols to touring the world as Simba in 'The Lion King Musical', Phil D debuts his long awaited single, 'Colors'. www.cliffcentral.com

She’s shared stages with Ed Sheeran and Emile Sandé and flies the SA flag high so Siya just had to speak to her – listen in to find out the backstory of electrifying singer Lisa Goldin. Also, author and inspirational teacher Kagiso Thebe chats about his thriving career that he’s passionate about. www.cliffcentral.com

The former intern now hosts an intern! Siya has our current intern, Ruby Chikwiri, co-host unTapped Talent with him as they discuss the latest up-and-coming sensations and chat to fitness model, Daniel Joao. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya chats to Cleo Spiller and Zanné de Meillon, two young fashion design students, about their promising careers and their involvement in a recent fashion competition. 23-year-old Cleo also speaks about her love for the fashion world including her style influences and her modelling career. How does Zanné feel about being chosen to represent her school in China later this year? Listen in to find out too. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya unearths talent in the Miss Commonwealth contestants. Palesa More and Belinda Tsoai talk about their journey in the pageant. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya chats to his high school dance teacher Mrs Fiona Barnes, who has two students going overseas to showcase their talent. The members of the band 'Gunslinger' pop in. www.cliffcentral.com

Creatives from "PhaaTOONZ" tell us about their interest and work in the animation industry. Then Alternative/Rock band The City Wide also stop by. www.cliffcentral.com

Siya gets to know YoTV presenter Jessica Tims as she co-hosts unTapped Talent this week. Together they also discuss the recent Career Indaba and shine a light on some of the quirky talents across the world including an artist who sings about her plight to get a green card! www.cliffcentral.com

Comedian and producer Thomas Gumede shares some of the lessons he's learnt from his career with up-and-comer Nathi Radebe. www.cliffcentral.com

It's a new time slot and new format for the show that shines a light on budding talent! Model Suri Smit stops by to give young model Audrey Chabalala, who will represent SA abroad later this year, some of the greatest lessons she's learnt from her career. www.cliffcentral.com

They're four inspiring designers taking the fashion world by storm, and they casually happen to still be in their teens. The brains behind Dougie Phresh join Siya along with youth presenter Anathi Seyisi. www.cliffcentral.com

Starting out as a violin and guitar duo performing at weddings as a weekend hobby, Acoustic Element has quickly become one of South Africa's most contemporary acts. When cousins Callen Petersen and Jody Abel combined their musical talents, and extraordinary combo was born! Then rapper Blayze tells us about his journey, dreams and aspirations before playing us his new single 'Meant To Be'. www.cliffcentral.com

Today Siya is focussing on the guys on the other side of the lens - Moeketsi Moshata, the man behind the #TenStories series joins us, as well as filmmaker Willem van den Heever, who's behind 'Coffee' which has been featured at the National Film Festival in Seattle. www.cliffcentral.com