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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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New Man Rising, a campaign tackling GBV and rethinking masculinity

Carol Ofori speaks to actor and social advocate, Masoja Msiza about his initiative, New Man Rising. The initiative helps spread messages and awareness on gender based violence through theatre, storytelling, music and documentary. New Man Rising helps to mentor young men and also challenges men to rethink the concept of…
27 Nov 7 min

The one thing every woman needs in her bag this summer!

Today’s Women Crush Wednesday is a woman whose story starts with one simple mission of helping people feel comfortable in their own skin. From a young doctor passionate about science and beauty, she has grown into one of South Africa’s leading voices in aesthetic medicine. Dr Parushinee Naidoo is the…
26 Nov 7 min

"Men and boys play an important part" - KZN Department of Social Development

Every year from the 25th of November to the 10th of December, South Africa marks the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. While the campaign draws national attention, incidents of gender-based violence continue throughout the year, and many women and children in KZN face ongoing…
25 Nov 7 min

Women For Change: 'A National Disaster We Must Confront.'

Today, South Africa comes to a pause as women across the country take part in the Women For Change Shutdown, a national stand-still calling attention to the rising levels of gender-based violence, femicide, and the urgent need for real accountability and reform. From Durban’s South Beach to cities and towns…
21 Nov 8 min

Financial Analyst, Bandile Matandela on G20 and B20

Carol Ofori sits down with Bandile Matandela, the Chief Operating Officer at Quadcare, and a highly respected market and financial analyst. With South Africa hosting both the B20 and G20 Summits, Bandile helps us unpack what all of this really means - not just for global politics and big business,…
20 Nov 7 min

Cindy Norcott: Carol Ofori chats to Durban charity head

Carol Ofori chats to entrepreneur, businesswoman, author and founder of the Robin Hood Foundation, Cindy Norcott, who has just launched her third book. Carol invited Norcott into the studio as this week's Woman Crush Wednesday to talk about her new book, 'The Weight of Hope'. Norcott is a mother of…
19 Nov 10 min

Fehmz: The flavour, the journey, the book!

A beautiful, flavour-filled conversation with Fehmz in studio with Carol Ofori today, talking about her journey, her vibrant cooking style and her brand-new cookbook Damn Good Food. Such an inspiring chat!
14 Nov 10 min

From Durban to Milan: Sita Hiralal's incredible story

This episode of Women Crush Wednesday with Carol Ofori features Sita Hiralal, a fashion trailblazer who took the leap from retail sales to the glamorous world of global fashion. Listen as Sita reveals the challenges and triumphs of bringing luxury brands to Durban and the empowering role fashion plays in…
12 Nov 15 min

Royal Tyres director donates towards Season of Sharing 2025

Jasmeena Patel Shiba from Royal Tyres calls Carol Ofori with some good news. As an avid believer in uplifting her community and contributing towards the less fortunate, Patel Shiba was motivated to donate towards East Coast Radio's Season of Sharing 2025.
6 Nov 2 min

Vafa Naraghi: "Durban is very significant in my comedy journey"

Carol Ofori chatted with multi-award-winning comedian, Vafa Naraghi. He delved into how his first comedy break was in Durban. He revealed how he was given his first break by East Coast favourite, Carvin Goldstone. Interestingly enough, his first experience on stage didn't go too well…
5 Nov 13 min

Pindiwe Filtane: Turning purpose and community into passion

Carol Ofori chatted with Pindiwe Filtane as her Woman Crush Wednesday. Filtane is  one of just five South African women chosen for the 2024 Tech Woman Program by the US State Department, representing KZN on a global stage. While she started in IT, she pivoted into the timber industry after…
5 Nov 13 min

Feeding Futures: Why Season of Sharing is so important

Carol Ofori spoke to registered paediatric dietitian Megan Marshall about the importance of proper nutrition for children - especially during the December holidays when school feeding programmes pause. The conversation ties into East Coast Radio’s Season of Sharing 2025: Feeding Smiles, in proud partnership with Pick n Pay - an…
3 Nov 5 min

Building Balance: Adheema Davis on Architecture, Ambition & Authenticity

In this inspiring Women Crush Wednesday episode, Carol Ofori sits down with the multi-talented Adheema Davis - an architect, academic, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate who truly wears many hats and wears them all beautifully. From designing meaningful spaces as co-director of Auta Architecture, to pioneering wellness through Moon Chocolates, South…
30 Oct 12 min

"The programmes feed 2.3 million KZN kids daily" - KZN Dept Education

This festive season, East Coast Radio is helping fill more than just hearts - we’re filling plates across KZN with Season of Sharing 2025: Feeding Smiles, in partnership with Pick n Pay. When school feeding programmes pause over the holidays, thousands of children are left without a daily meal. But…
30 Oct 8 min

Copy and Paste Friendships: The WhatsApp Group Skebenga!

What happens when your high school WhatsApp group turns into a fashion copycat club? One listener from Richards Bay says every time someone buys something new, one friend rushes out to get the exact same thing — and posts it like it’s her own. Now the group’s gone quiet and…
28 Oct 8 min

Nomalanga Shozi on Hosting Miss South Africa 2025 & Owning Every Stage

Carol Ofori catches up with Nomalanga Shozi, who’s just been announced as the co-host of the Miss South Africa Grand Finale alongside Pamela Mtanga. Known for her infectious energy and polished presenting style, Nomalanga reflects on her journey from lighting up the Metro FM Awards stage to the BET Awards…
24 Oct 2 min

First female director of Royal Tyres, Jasmeena Shiba

In this inspiring Women Crush Wednesday episode, Carol Ofori sits down with trailblazer Jasmeena Shiba - the first female director of Royal Tyres, South Africa’s oldest tyre dealership. From her years in London’s tech world to steering a family legacy and empowering women in the motor industry, Jasmeena shares her…
22 Oct 15 min

Carlin Mynhardt: Turning pain into purpose

In this week's edition of Women Crush Wednesday Carol Ofori sits down with Carlin Mynhardt, the heart behind and founder of Angels Care KZN, a story of turning pain into purpose.
8 Oct 9 min
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