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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!
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702 Episodes
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Moms Moment: Moms who work remotely or from home.

This week, Carol Ofori sparks a real conversation that hits home for so many moms is working from home helping… or hurting? With more women choosing flexibility, the question is bigger than ever. A 2024 report by RecruitMyMom reveals that 59% of working women in South Africa prefer hybrid work,…
23 Apr 10 min

Françoise Malby-Anthony - A Life Driven by Conservation

This week on WCW, Carol Ofori had a powerful and inspiring conversation with Françoise Malby-Anthony who is a formidable businesswoman, passionate conservationist, and co-founder of Thula Thula Private Game Reserve. In this episode, we unpack her remarkable journey of resilience, leadership, and her unwavering commitment to wildlife conservation. From navigating…
22 Apr 11 min

Marriages fail, but it doesn't make you a failure" - Kenny Maistry

Kenny Maistry speaks on his iconic radio career and reflects on raising his two daughters, now in their mid-twenties, after his divorce in 2018, emphasizing that while marriages can fail, it doesn’t make you a failure and parenting responsibilities remain.
21 Apr 12 min

Carol's Bizarre scam story

Carol Ofori explored a super bizarre story regarding scammers and shared how she was almost scammed 3 times in the week KZN shared their "almost scammed" stories and you won't believe how sophisticated scammers are getting
20 Apr 8 min

Mom’s Moment: The Reality of Overprotective Parenting

Are we protecting our kids… or holding them back? In today’s Mom’s Moment, we unpack overprotective parenting a reality for many South African families navigating safety concerns, high crime rates, and the pressure to give children a better life. But when does protection turn into limitation? Studies show that overprotectiveness…
16 Apr 15 min

Leading from Within with M.K. Angajan

What truly makes a great leader? On this special Appreciation Monday, Carol Ofori sits down with M. K. Angajan an internationally recognised management philosopher, behavioural scientist, and author with over 35 years of experience. From working with leaders across five continents to bringing his sold-out Mind of a Leader masterclass…
16 Apr 11 min

From boardroom to touchline: Carol Ofori chats to Sinenjabulo Zungu-Ntuli

Carol Ofori sat down with Sinenjabulo Zungu-Ntuli, Chief Marketing Officer at Zungu Investments and CEO of AmaZulu Football Club. From driving business strategy, sponsorships and partnerships to leading marketing and commercialisation at Usuthu, Sinenjabulo is shaping the future of sport and business in SA. She also holds an International MBA…
15 Apr 13 min

Future Voices: Inside the Minds of DPHS Learners

What do young people really think about the future? Carol Ofori was joined by visitors from Durban Preparatory High School, Mr Bedford, Mrs Sacks, and a bright group of learners: Yahya Barday, Eli Mqingwana, Leo Giessing, William Briscoe, and Lungelo Ntsele. From school life to big dreams and everything in…
13 Apr 5 min

Lisa Thomson: Cleaning Up, Showing Up, Changing Musgrave

What happens when one person decides not to look away? In this powerful Women Crush Wednesday conversation Carol Ofori speaks to Lisa Thomson a Musgrave based interior decorator who’s taking matters into her own hands. From overflowing bins to neglected streets, she’s rolling up her sleeves and restoring pride in…
13 Apr 11 min

Mom’s Moment Unpacking Parental Stress

Parenting in South Africa right now isn’t just about raising children it’s about navigating pressure from every angle. In this weeks Mom’s Moment, we unpack the reality of parental stres from school fees and rising costs to safety concerns, work pressure, and the emotional weight of trying to be everything…
9 Apr 7 min

40 Years of Impact: The Legacy of Dr Tu Nokwe

One woman. Four decades. A legacy that continues to shape South Africa. In this powerful Women Crush Wednesday conversation, Carol Ofori sits down with Dr. Tu Nokwe a celebrated artist, educator, and cultural leader whose work has touched generations. From music and storytelling to community upliftment and social justice, Mam…
1 Apr 13 min

From Intern to COO: Novashni Chetty on Leadership, Legacy & Breaking Barriers

This week on Woman Crush Wednesday Carol Ofori sat down with Novashni Chetty, Chief Operating Officer at Hollywoodbest Sharks. With a career spanning over two decades, Novashni shares her journey from intern to executive leadership unpacking the mindset, resilience, and vision it takes to rise through the ranks in a…
25 Mar 11 min

Rachel Kolisi's: "Embrace resilience as your superpower"

Carol Ofori speaks with Rachel Kolisi about her Falling Forward national tour, documentary, and book focused on identity loss, healing, and rediscovery. Three cities in, the tour arrives in Durban with strong ticket sales, and Rachel describes the event experience: an hour-long foyer market featuring women-owned businesses, drinks and snacks,…
18 Mar 11 min

Raising thinkers, not scrollers with Daniela d’Hotman de Villiers

In a world where screens are everywhere, how do we raise children who stay present, aware, and connected to real life? Daniela d’Hotman de Villiers - mom of two, digital marketing expert, and author of The Fox Who Forgot to Look Up - joins us to unpack the balance between…
18 Mar 9 min

How Shayhara Ngubane Turned Content Creation Into a R700,000+ Business

What started as posting videos during lockdown turned into a powerful business journey for Shayhara Ngubane. On this Woman Crush Wednesday, Shayhara joined Carol Ofori to talk about how she built a thriving content creation business earning over R700,000 online, working with brands and turning creativity into income. In this…
11 Mar 8 min

"Build depth before you chase visibility" - Lesedi Metsoamere

From leading high‑performing teams at major financial institutions to completing a leadership programme at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Lesedi’s journey is one of strategy, resilience and unapologetic ambition. We unpack what it takes to rise in one of South Africa’s most competitive industries, how she defines success on her…
4 Mar 11 min

DIRCO spokesperson Clayson Monyela speaks on the Middle East travel crisis

The escalating conflict between Iran, Israel and the United States has caused the biggest disruption to global air travel since COVID-19 and South Africans are caught in the chaos. What should you do if you’re stuck? Can government evacuate you? And should you cancel that upcoming trip? We speak to…
2 Mar 8 min

Breaking Down the National Budget: What It Means for You

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has delivered what many are calling the best budget in years for South Africa. But what does it mean for your wallet? Yesterday, Carol Ofori attended an insightful event hosted by FNB, where a panel of experts broke down the details of the national budget and…
26 Feb 7 min

Megan Pietersen on leading strong and Building Noa & Co

We sit down with Megan Pietersen, founder of Noa & Co., one of South Africa’s fastest‑growing premium wellness brands. What began as a search for clean, trustworthy supplements while supporting her husband’s professional rugby career turned into a nationally recognised brand now stocked in over 80 stores across the country…
25 Feb 10 min
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