Carol Ofori

"This is my Mrs. South Africa journey..." - KZN's Noko Mokobi

Who better to be this week's Woman Crush Wednesday than the woman representing KZN in the race for Mrs. South Africa, Noko Mokobi! Her story is just as incredible as she is, so take a listen as she tells Carol Ofori all about her passion for women empowerment, childhood education,…

9 Dec 2020 6 min

Is Cassper Nyovest being sued (again) or not?

Today on #TrendingWithTinashe is filled with drama with football player Pogba's manager making very confusing statements about his future at Manchester United. Cassper on the other hand is facing more legal issues, this time with DJ Sumbody. And finally Big Zulu is expressing his gratitude towards someone very specific.

8 Dec 2020 3 min

Who is to blame for Ballito Rage turning into a COVID-19 super-spreader event?

Ballito Rage has released an official statement after the initial backlash they received for not putting a stop to the event. But now there is still the question of who should be held responsible? Should the event organisers take full responsibility? Or are the parents and kids, who thought it…

8 Dec 2020 6 min

Is the #DuduzaneChallenge the biggest trend of the festive season?

#TrendingWithTinashe is kicking off the week by discussing the latest trending video challenge, courtesy of Duduzane Zuma and his now infamous walk. In other news, you can now stream 'Kings of Jo'burg' on Netflix... but should you? And finally: professional boxer Floyd Mayweather is set to fight YouTuber Logan Paul.

7 Dec 2020 2 min

"The bang was so loud I could hear it in the Bluff, it even shattered windows!"

At least 7 people are being treated by medical emergency personnel following this morning's explosion at the Engen oil refinery in the Merebank area, south of Durban. Carol spoke to Melanie Israel to get an update on what's happening right there, right now!

4 Dec 2020 4 min

The sad story behind #Themba trending...

Carol Ofori and Tinashe not only chat about the very upsetting video making the rounds on Twitter but also address the very heated Robert Marawa vs Masechaba Ndlovu conflict. Finally, Rihanna is sparking romance rumours with another famous musician, but who could it be?

3 Dec 2020 3 min

Is President Cyril Ramaphosa looking to reshuffle his cabinet?

What are the top trending topics? Carol Ofori and Tinashe are kicking it off by addressing comments made by Julius Malema directed at the president. And a warning to all Apple music fans, because it's time for another #SpotifyWrapped. Then ending it off with well-wishes for the Prime Minister of…

2 Dec 2020 2 min

"It was like the call I got when they said Mandela was asking for me!" - Zahara

Carol Ofori loves to celebrate trailblazing women! That's why her #WomenCrushWednesday for today is the South African singer/songwriter Zahara, who just made the BBC World 100 Women List. The list features influential women from all across the world and Zahara shared what this achievement means to her.

2 Dec 2020 5 min

South Africans share opinions on former ANC councillor Andile Lungisa's early release

Carol Ofori and Tinashe are back with the hottest trends. The name on everyone's lips is Andile Lungisa and a lot of people have a lot of feelings about his release from jail. Also on 1 Dec. it's #WorldAIDSDay which focuses on spreading awareness about this disease and we're also…

1 Dec 2020 2 min

Carol Ofori speaks on the importance of World AIDS Day

1 December is World AIDS Day. Although our lives might seem to be filled with coronavirus, many people are still fighting the ongoing battle against HIV. Today is about support, love, and hope. Carol had a chat with the CEO of the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, Candace Davidson and discussed…

1 Dec 2020 3 min

How my husband got injured at work...

Now for some careers, the occupational hazards are very clear. Some people have to work with dangerous chemicals, work in risky areas, or in quite unsafe conditions. A window washer scaling the side of a skyscraper is very aware of the risks involved. Unfortunately, accidents happen. Carol Ofori shared the…

30 Nov 2020 5 min

Mshoza is laid to rest in a ceremony worthy of a legend

Today on #TrendingWithTinashe, Carol Ofori and Tinashe have an emotional roundup. Firstly they touch on Mshoza's beautiful funeral that took place over the weekend, followed by two local TikTok stars who were responsible for a heartwarming moment that had us all in our feels. And finally, they discuss the state…

30 Nov 2020 5 min

Carol Ofori speaks to Jules Harding about 16 Days of Activism single

Four of South Africa's most talented musicians, Jules Harding (from GoodLuck), Lira, Gigi Lamayne, and Mariechan have come together and are taking a stand against SA's second pandemic, gender-based violence. Carol had the honour of speaking to Jules about the song and what being a part of this collaboration means…

30 Nov 2020 3 min

Netflix explains reasoning behind Queen Sono cancellation

Today on #TrendingWithTinashe with Carol Ofori and Tinashe Venge are highlighting the #BlackFriday deals that can be misleading. Then, former president Thabo Mbeki speaks out against #PutSouthAfricansFirst. And things get spicy as news breaks of Queen Sono's cancellation, as these two name-drop a few other shows they would like to…

27 Nov 2020 5 min

Did Will.I.Am steal local musician DJ Lag's beat?

In case you missed it: local artist, DJ Lag, accused DJ Megan Ryte of stealing one of his songs. People were upset because it was very clearly the same song and what made it worse is that Megan has not addressed this "coincidence". She also disabled comments on the YouTube…

27 Nov 2020 3 min

Did an American DJ really steal DJ Lag's song?

Carol Ofori and Tinashe are giving you the lowdown on today's latest trends. Today they discuss the tragic passing of one of soccer's biggest legends, Maradona, as well as the biggest Friday of the year - #BlackFriday. And don't miss the drama unfolding between local artist, DJ Lag, and DJ…

26 Nov 2020 4 min

Sibling rivalry: When does it become a serious issue?

There will always be moments where your kids pull each other's hair, irritate each other, and just don't get along. Sometimes there comes a point where you wonder if it's just teasing and games, or is it a more serious issue. Like today's concerned mother. Take a listen to find…

26 Nov 2020 6 min

Carol Ofori and a dietician discuss if intermittent fasting is really worth it

How many of us really do our research when it comes to the latest dieting craze? Carol has been intrigued by this intermittent fasting thing and since it's that time of the year where people are focusing on their "summer bodies" (whatever that might mean to you), she thought it…

26 Nov 2020 5 min

What did a 9-year-old from Kenya invent?

Every Wednesday between 12h00 - 13h00, Carol Ofori is sharing her favourite stories from all around the African continent. Today she's traveling from Kenya to the Ivory Coast and following the stories of two innovative young minds.

25 Nov 2020 2 min

Why should we care about #16DaysOfActivism?

Carol Ofori and Tinashe are giving you the lowdown on today's latest trends. Take a listen as they discuss Trevor Noah's CV and celebrate two African athletes making moves. They also get serious for a moment as they discuss the #16DaysOfActivism campaign…

25 Nov 2020 4 min