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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
771 Episodes
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Carol’s New Fugitive Investigator Has One Mission… Find His Wife.

With confusion around The East Coast Radio Fugitive reaching an all-time high, Carol Ofori has decided it’s time to call in BACKUP! Enter South African digital content creator, influencer and wellness enthusiast Caitlin Hood, who has officially been appointed as The East Coast Radio Fugitive Investigator on the Carol Ofori…
30 Sep 2 min

The East Coast Radio Fugitive introduces Carol to Bombay Duck Curry.

Before disappearing into his day off, the East Coast Radio Fugitive revealed his ultimate way to unwind: zero company, and a pot of Bombay Duck Curry. Carol was caught completely off guard because she has never heard of such a curry before , so she turned to the ECR KZN…
29 Sep 2 min

The Fugitive calls Carol with a R9,000 clue

The East Coast Radio Fugitive calls Carol Ofori with a fresh set of clues as the bounty climbs to R9,000. After a morning run, he reveals he’s looking for a “pick-me-up” and confirms there’s a bean involved — but where exactly is he hiding? Carol breaks down the clues and…
28 Sep 3 min

Parenting Through Fear and Violence

South Africa is once again confronting the devastating reality of violence against women, following the discovery of women’s bodies across Ekurhuleni over the past two months. A high-level police investigation is underway, with a R400,000 reward for information that could lead to arrests. Do we shield them from frightening news,…
17 Sep 14 min

Meet Hlengiwe Gcabashe, Southern Africa’s first Black female tea taster

From Umlazi to making history, Hlengiwe Gcabashe has carved out a unique career as Southern Africa’s first Black female tea taster. She joins Carol Ofori for Women Crush Wednesday to share how she entered the male-dominated tea industry, why representation and career exposure matter, and her secrets to making the…
16 Sep 13 min

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
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