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Do you suffer from collectivism? Collectivity? Collectionitis? Do you have an obsession with objects? Are you a fanatic? A devotee? An aficionado? Are you someone exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion? CliffCentral dispenses a weekly dose of COLLECTOMANIA! Join Gareth Cliff every week, as he talks to compulsive collectors. It’s sure to be fascinating, intriguing… and possibly a little weird. COLLECTOMANIA is brought to you by The South African Gold Coin Exchange (SAGCE) & The Scoin Shop.

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Check latest episodes from COLLECTOMANIA podcast

Zaid’s Comic Book Collection

2022/06/27

Zaid Motala collects comic books, action figures and Funko Pops - but in this episode we focus on his comic book collection. He opens up about what made him start his collection, how he stores them, and how he has even dabbled in the creation of his own comic book cover art!

Gareth’s Book Collection

2022/06/20

Ever wondered what Gareth Cliff gets up to in his spare time? Well, in this episode he talks about his amazing book collection, and reveals just how much of a nerd he really is. He also shares some of the stories behind acquiring some of these books - many of which are signed by the authors.

Maps Maponyane’s hats

2022/06/13

Maps Maponyane is a TV presenter, model, actor, style icon, designer, businessman, and philanthropist. What you might not know about him, is that he also collects all sorts of hats and caps! He talks about the influence of his grandfather, and how he still tips his hat when greeting.

The Dark Side of Collecting

2022/06/06

This week the team unpacks the dark side of collecting with Rael Demby. They venture into stories of smuggling, sanctions, fakes, and forgeries that expose the underbelly of this usually fun hobby.

The Fairy Queen of SA!

2022/05/30

Chantelle started collecting fairies about 6 years ago. She shares how her purchases depend on the pound-rand exchange, and how she keeps children away from her collection.

The Art of Bonsai

2022/05/23

Terry Erasmus is passionate about Japanese bonsai. He has a YouTube channel where he demonstrates and teaches a variety of skills and techniques associated with growing, refining and maintaining many different species of trees. He joins the show to talk about his amazing bonsai collection.

Cruising for Shot Glasses

2022/05/16

Last time we spoke to Josh, who was just starting his shot glasses from around the world collection... which led to Chantal getting in touch with us about her own impressive stash. Chantal has worked as an aerialist on cruise ships, and even toured the world with Cirque du Soleil. We also hear about her life now as a pole dance instructor, and how she does stunt work for movies!

Shot Glasses of the World

2022/05/09

Josh Todes has started a collection of shot glasses from around the world. He once went to a friend’s house and saw he had a wall of fridge magnets with the names of each city or country he had visited around the world, to remember where he had travelled. So Josh thought he'd collect shot glasses with pictures of flags or the city or country on them.

Wayne’s Sports Memorabilia

2022/04/25

Wayne Berger is a technology entrepreneur who has worked with CliffCentral for many years. He is also a sports fanatic, and has collected some really interesting memorabilia over the years, while also helping multiple charities.

The Bunny Hop Haven

2022/04/19

Andy is an educator by profession, a huge animal lover, and a ‘bunny collector’. The Bunny Hop Haven came into existence when she rescued some rabbits from a nursery school in 2014. She created the centre to connect children with animals.

Sandra’s ukuleles

2022/04/11

Last year around this time we spoke to Gareth’s brother Rob about his Lego and action figures collections - and this week we are joined by his sister Sandra. She has a bunch of ukuleles, and we find out the story behind her collection.

Clyde’s Antiques

2022/04/04

Clyde Terry is one of the leading antique dealers in South Africa - and the man behind one of Joburg’s legendary antique stores. He joins us to talk about his personal collection… and we also get a glimpse into the life of an antique dealer from his many personal stories.