Carol Ofori

Carol Ofori

East Coast Radio - Catch Up
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Viimeisin 15.09.2026

Carol Ofori is an award-winning host with a golden heart and a resounding voice. She stirs up weekday teatime with discussions on current affairs, topics people are afraid to talk about, and her travels and celebrity gossip.

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  • Comedian Dalin Oliver turns being stuck in Dubai during missile attacks into comedy 15.09.2026 12min
    South African comedian Dalin Oliver joins Carol Ofori to share the extraordinary story behind his new comedy show, Stuck in Dubai. After being stranded in Dubai during missile attacks and suddenly becoming South Africa’s eyes and ears on the ground, Dalin reveals how he turned a frightening experience into comedy and why South African resilience is at the heart of the show.
  • Sick of Spam Calls? South Africa Could Soon Have a Solution 11.09.2026 12min
    How many times have you answered your phone, only to discover it’s yet another marketing call you never asked for? South Africans received a staggering 17.47 billion spam calls in the first six months of 2026, with sales and telemarketing making up 64% of all spam calls in July alone, according to Truecaller. But help could be on the way. The National Consumer Commission is preparing to launch a national Opt-Out Registry, giving consumers a way to say, “Please, stop calling me!” and opt out of unwanted marketing calls.
  • Are You Parenting With Intention? 10.09.2026 13min
    Parenting doesn’t come with a manual , but does that mean we should simply wing it? Between school runs, tantrums, homework and the everyday chaos, it’s easy to find yourself just getting through the day. But are you consciously thinking about the kind of parent you want to be, the values you’re teaching and the example you’re setting? This week on Mom’s Moment, Carol Ofori explores the difference between intentional parenting and simply surviving parenthood and asks parents to take a moment to reflect: Are you parenting with intention?
  • Sarah Geyde on building Froggie Shoes into a proudly South African heritage brand 09.09.2026 13min
    Froggie Shoes co-founder Sarah Geyde joins Carol Ofori for Women Crush Wednesday to share the story behind one of South Africa’s most recognisable footwear brands. From building the business in Durban to supporting local manufacturing, creating jobs and keeping comfort at the heart of every shoe, Sarah reflects on Froggie’s journey, resilience and evolution across generations.
  • Salamina Mpeke on parenting later in life and raising five children across generations 03.09.2026 14min
    On Mom’s Moment, Carol Ofori speaks to Salamina Mpeke about parenting later in life and raising five children ranging from adulthood to primary school age. Salamina shares how motherhood has changed as she has grown older, navigating different generations, family judgement and learning to parent each child differently.
  • From teacher to Curry Queen: Shae Nair’s recipe for resilience 02.09.2026 10min
    For Women Crush Wednesday, Carol Ofori sits down with Shae Nair, the teacher behind Durban’s Curry Queen. Shae shares how a difficult chapter in her family’s life inspired her to turn her love for curry into a growing venture, and how her experience as a teacher helped shape her cooking workshops. From making Durban curry less intimidating to encouraging women to believe in what they have to offer, Shae’s story is one of resilience, heritage and taking that first small step.
  • Is He Generous… or Is This a Relationship Red Flag? 01.09.2026 10min
    Skebenga Tuesday situation got very heated this week. Anonymous from Umhlanga is questioning whether she’s being controlling after her man repeatedly sends significant amounts of money to his family , sometimes R500, R2 000 or even more, without discussing it with her. She says she has no issue with him supporting his family, but when you are sharing household expenses and building a future together, shouldn’t big financial decisions be a joint conversation? His response? “It’s my money. I work for it. I don’t need permission to help my family.” Now the question is: Is Anonymous being unreasonable, or does she have a point?
  • Wrapping Up Women’s Month in Style with She Heals She Leads Africa 28.08.2026 11min
    Carol was joined by two remarkable sisters, twin optometrists and reality stars, Dr Ayanda Mthembu and Dr Andile Pieterson, who are also the founders of She Heals She Leads Africa, a growing movement dedicated to empowering women through leadership, mentorship, collaboration and authentic connection. During the conversation, the sisters shared more about their highly anticipated She Heals She Leads Women’s Luncheon, taking place on 30 August 2026.
  • Do parents who apologize to their kids, weaken their authority? 27.08.2026 10min
    Does apologizing to your child weaken your authority—or strengthen your relationship? Carol Ofori asked, and you had A LOT to say! From heartfelt experiences to strong opinions, parents weighed in through voice notes. Now, we’re back for Part 2, continuing the conversation and hearing what YOU think.
  • Women Crush Wednesday Gugu Zuma-Ncube 26.08.2026 15min
    Gugu Zuma-Ncube is a celebrated South African TV producer, actress and businesswoman whose creative vision has helped shape some of the country’s biggest television successes. She had a chat with Carol Ofori about her passion for telling stories, managing actors and dealing with the success of the globally recognized hit Netflix series The Polygamist.
  • Nokwanda Khumalo on her new book Leading With Grace and the stories of 32 inspiring South African women 19.08.2026 10min
    Carol Ofori chats with entrepreneur and author Nokwanda Khumalo about Leading With Grace: A Soul Speak Anthology - 32 real stories from women leaders across South Africa, from executives to housekeepers. Named for Nokwanda's late mother, the book celebrates leadership in all forms, with proceeds funding the Grace Leadership Fellowship bursary fund. Available at soulspeaks.co.za.
  • Music legend Oskido reflects on his SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award and the evolution of South African music 14.08.2026 6min
    South African music legend Oskido joins Carol Ofori to reflect on his SAMA Lifetime Achievement Award, his journey through the music industry and the evolution of South African music. He also discusses kwaito’s influence on amapiano, taking SA music to the global stage and his latest hit, Tiki Tiki 2.0.
  • Holly Rey opens up about her health battle, diabetes advocacy and finding her strength 14.08.2026 14min
    Holly Rey gets candid with Carol Ofori about her journey through renal failure and chronic kidney disease, stepping away from music to prioritise her health, living with diabetes and an insulin pump, and finding a new sense of purpose through advocacy. She also opens up about her jewellery brand, television projects and her upcoming tribute to Miriam Makeba.
  • Liza Clifford reveals why so many women wear the wrong bra size 12.08.2026 12min
    Liza Clifford joins Carol Ofori for Women Crush Wednesday to reveal why so many women wear the wrong bra size. They discuss bra fitting, bra sizes, body confidence, entrepreneurship and empowering women this Women’s Month.
  • DJ Zinhle on success, business, legacy and believing in yourself 06.08.2026 10min
    This Women's Month, Carol Ofori sits down with DJ Zinhle for an inspiring conversation about success, entrepreneurship, music, family and the legacy she's building for future generations. From becoming one of South Africa's biggest DJs to creating successful brands like ERA and Zazi, DJ Zinhle reflects on the journey behind her empire, why she still experiences self-doubt, what success really means to her, and how helping others has become her greatest measure of achievement. She also shares insights into her self titled EP Zinhle, the vision behind Z Nation Fest, and her powerful message for women who are chasing their dreams.
  • From one funeral parlour to the Icebolethu Group: Dr Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo’s inspiring journey 05.08.2026 14min
    This Women’s Month, Carol’s first Women Crush Wednesday guest is the trailblazing Dr Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo. From starting one funeral parlour to building the Icebolethu Group, she shares her inspiring journey, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and why you should never wait for the perfect time to start.
  • Conrad Koch and Chester Missing bring the laughs to Carol’s show 31.07.2026 11min
    Carol Ofori chats to comedian and ventriloquist Conrad Koch and the legendary Chester Missing about their hilarious, family friendly show, Chester’s Got Talent. They also share the magic behind ventriloquism, introduce a new puppet character and bring plenty of laughs to the studio.
  • What habits are you teaching your children? 31.07.2026 8min
    In this Mom's Moment conversation, Carol Ofori explores how the habits, values and behaviour we model at home shape the adults our children become. Are we teaching responsibility, accountability and kindness, or passing on habits that may hold them back?
  • How Germain Jacobs turned retrenchment into a successful African homeware brand 29.07.2026 11min
    After being retrenched, Germain Jacobs turned adversity into opportunity by building Spases, a proudly African homeware brand. In this Women Crush Wednesday conversation with Carol Ofori, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, the inspiration behind her business, and why embracing African design and starting small can lead to big success.
  • Is it wrong to skip your child's first birthday party? 28.07.2026 9min
    On this Skebenga Tuesday, Carol Ofori asked whether a dad was wrong for refusing to pay for his son's first birthday party because the child won't remember it. Was he being a Skebenga?

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