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Carol Ofori

She is an award-winning host with a golden heart and a resounding voice, she is Carol Ofori! Stirring up your weekday teatime, Carol will bring you all the feels on current affairs, topics that people are too afraid to talk about and of course all her travels and celebrity hot gos!
Weekly English South Africa Entertainment News
763 Episodes
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Sick of Spam Calls? South Africa Could Soon Have a Solution

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,…
11 Sep 12 min

Are You Parenting With Intention?

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…
10 Sep 13 min

Sarah Geyde on building Froggie Shoes into a proudly South African heritage brand

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…
9 Sep 13 min

From teacher to Curry Queen: Shae Nair’s recipe for resilience

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…
2 Sep 10 min

Is He Generous… or Is This a Relationship Red Flag?

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…
1 Sep 10 min

Wrapping Up Women’s Month in Style with She Heals She Leads Africa

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…
28 Aug 11 min

Do parents who apologize to their kids, weaken their authority?

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.
27 Aug 10 min

Women Crush Wednesday Gugu Zuma-Ncube

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…
26 Aug 15 min

DJ Zinhle on success, business, legacy and believing in yourself

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…
6 Aug 10 min

Conrad Koch and Chester Missing bring the laughs to Carol’s show

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.
31 Jul 11 min

What habits are you teaching your children?

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?
31 Jul 8 min

How Germain Jacobs turned retrenchment into a successful African homeware brand

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.
29 Jul 11 min
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