Carol Ofori
East Coast Radio - Catch Up
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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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Father's Day Special: Proud dad Kevin Moodley on watching daughter Risa Raeanne become a star 19.06.2026 6dkKevin Moodley is a celebrated vocalist and entertainer with over 20 years on stage. But his proudest achievement is his daughter, Risa Raeanne. Risa is a UKZN music graduate, founder of the Risa Raeanne Vocal Academy, creator of KZN Bollywood Idol, and a gifted singer in over seven languages, now playlisted on East Coast Radio. In this Father's Day special, they open up about performing together as a duo, the lullaby Kevin sang to Risa as a baby that they now sing on stage, and Risa's heartfelt message to her dad.
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Moms Moment - What happens when young boys and men feel invisible, unheard, and unsupported? 18.06.2026 43dkCarol Ofori sits down with psychiatrist Dr Clementine Chawane for a thought-provoking conversation about the growing challenges facing boys and men in South Africa. Inspired by Dr Chawane's reflection on Dr Mzamo Masito's powerful new book, This Country Hates Our Men/Boys, the discussion explores the emotional, social, and psychological impact of neglecting the needs of young men. Together, they unpack the difficult questions that parents, educators, community leaders, and society as a whole need to confront if we are serious about raising healthier, more resilient generations.
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15-year-old world champion Abigail Deneys defends IMMAF title in Abu Dhabi 17.06.2026 14dkAt just 15 years old, Abigail Deneys is the reigning IMMAF World Champion in MMA and she is not done yet. What started as a way to cope with being bullied at school turned into something nobody saw coming. In this Woman Crush Wednesday feature, Carol Ofori sits down with Abigail and her dad to talk about her journey, her upcoming title defence in Abu Dhabi, and the message she has for every young person who has ever felt like giving up.
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KZN Youth share how they really feel about the upcoming Municipal Elections 16.06.2026 18dkThis Youth Day , Carol Ofori opened up the conversation about the upcoming municipal elections and had a chat with two inspiring young South Africans who are passionate about empowering young people and building stronger communities across KZN. Okuhle Gwala who is a Skills Development Facilitator at the Umngeni Unemployed Graduates Forum and Nosipho Memela, who is a Peer Educator empowering students through the UKZN HIV & AIDS Support Unit and also serves as a Co-Ordinator for the Women of Worth Movement Society. Find out what they had to say about how they as well as the KZN youth are really feeling about the municipal elections.
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What it took for Siyabonga Khumalo to earn 21 distinctions at UKZN 15.06.2026 15dkAt just 21, Siyabonga Khumalo achieved 21 distinctions and graduated summa cum laude at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
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Running Comrades for the first time: Xoli Nkosi's journey to the Comrades Marathon 12.06.2026 7dkDurban’s beloved personal trainer Xoli Nkosi is trading the treadmill for the open road as she takes on the biggest challenge of her life yet: the Comrades Marathon. Ahead of race day, Carol Ofori sits down with Xoli to unpack what inspired her to enter the Ultimate Human Race for the very first time, the nerves, the excitement, and what it really takes to show up when the moment finally arrives. Whether you’re chasing your own goal or simply love hearing stories of people pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible, this conversation is one worth listening to.
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From courtrooms to check-ins: Claudia Gerber's leap of faith 10.06.2026 13dkWhat happens when a qualified attorney swaps legal briefs for luxury hospitality? You get Claudia Gerber, the 32-year-old powerhouse behind the Elton Boutique Hotel in Durban North. In this Women Crush Wednesday chat, Carol sits down with Claudia to talk about building a family business from the ground up, honoring her late brother Alton through every detail of the hotel, and why pivoting from law to hotel ownership was the best decision she ever made. They also get into what it's really like working with family, the beauty of being proudly African, and exciting news — the Elton brand is expanding to Newcastle in 2027. If you're a young person wondering whether to take the leap, Claudia's advice is simple: get your foot in the door and work your way up. Hard work always finds its home.
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''LET THEM'' - the most hardest decision moms make 04.06.2026 11dkOn Moms Moment, Carol asked a question that struck a chord with moms everywhere: What's something you had to let your child do on their own, even when every instinct told you to step in and help? And looking back, are you grateful you did? What followed was an emotional conversation filled with honest stories, tough parenting moments, and a few tears. Moms shared what it was like to stand back and watch their children make mistakes, face disappointment, fall down, and find the strength to get back up. Because sometimes the hardest words in parenting are simply: "Let them." Let them fail. Let them struggle. Let them figure it out. Let them grow. As heartbreaking as it can be in the moment, many moms agreed that some of life's most important lessons are the ones our children learn for themselves.
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Jane Linley-Thomas: Why our elders need to be seen, heard and celebrated 03.06.2026 12dkIn this Women Crush Wednesday conversation, Jane Linley-Thomas shares how her non-profit organisation, Hello Poppy, is creating meaningful connections for older South Africans through storytelling, community and compassion. She reflects on her journey after radio, the inspiration behind initiatives like the Gogolympics, and why ensuring our elders feel valued, seen and heard has never been more important.
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You're not losing your mind - You're becoming a mother 28.05.2026 10dkCarol Ofori talked about a term she recently discovered called ‘’matrescence.’’ Matrescence is the physical, emotional, mental and social transition a woman goes through when becoming a mother. The term helps explain that becoming a mother is not an instant switch, it's a process and a journey of adjustment and growth. She asked mothers across KZN , what their matrescence journey has been like? What part of themselves did they lose, discover, or rebuild after becoming a mom?
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Snack Attack: Am I the Skebenga? 26.05.2026 8dkIs Anonymous really a 'skebenga' for snacking on the family's secret stash? Join us on #SkebengaTuesday with Carol Ofori as we dive deep into juicy dilemmas and you decide who's the real villain!
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Gcina Mhlophe talks stories, reading and Africa’s future 25.05.2026 5dkCarol Ofori took a moment to appreciate Africa by chatting to Dr Gcina Mhlophe, who is a world-renowned storyteller, award-winning author, and one of Africa’s most celebrated voices who has recently been named as eThekwini UNESCO City of Literature Ambassador!! Dr Gcina Mhlophe explained why Africa Month is so important and her message to Africans on this special day.
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Africa Day Special Show , in conversation with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman 25.05.2026 4dkIn celebration of Africa Day, Carol Ofori chatted to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman who is the Founder and Chairperson of The Gift of The Givers Foundation. The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response NGO of African origin. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, delivers unconditional humanitarian aid, including disaster relief, hunger alleviation, and medical support across 47 countries, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.
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WCW Guest 20 May 2026 - Meloh Ntleko 20.05.2026 13dkCarol had an inspiring chat with Meloh Ntleko who is a visionary entrepreneur, mentor and speaker behind seven thriving Durban businesses. From revolutionizing sneaker care with Takkie Wash SA to building impactful lifestyle brands, she’s turning passion into profit, ideas into empires and inspiring the next generation of leaders through innovation, purpose and legacy-driven business.
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Skebenga Tuesday - 19 May 2026 19.05.2026 6dkIs Anonymous a skebenga for refusing to assist her boyfriend with petrol money for his car even though he drives her everywhere?
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Appreciation Monday - 18 May 2026 18.05.2026 12dkCarol is asking what are you grateful for today, or who is that special someone you would love to appreciate right now?
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Women Crush Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Vellie Sagadavan 13.05.2026 11dkCarol Ofori spoke to attorney and advocate Vellie Sagadavan who shared her inspiring journey of overcoming blindness, building a successful legal career and becoming a powerful voice in the Blind community. She refused to let blindness define her future, from student to successful attorney, and how the KZN Blind and Deaf Society helped shape her path to greatness.
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Skebenga Tuesday - 12 May 2026 12.05.2026 8dkCarol is asking if anonymous is a skebenga for not buying his baby mama a Mother’s Day gift even after promising his kids that he would?
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Appreciation Monday 11 May 2026 11.05.2026 6dkCarol Ofori takes the time to ask you what are you grateful for today, or who is that special someone you would love to appreciate ?
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Hantavirus interview with National Health Spokesperson Foster Mohale 07.05.2026 10dkCarol Ofori had a chat with National Health Spokesperson Foster Mohale who unpacked what the hantavirus is , what are the symptoms and should South Africans be worried. The Department has also put out a call for passengers who were on the Airlink flight 4Z132 on April 25, to watch out for any symptoms they might develop and to isolate from people for 10 days.
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