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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
602 Episodes
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WCW: The Official Perfume Plug, Zesipho Mncwango

In today's edition of Women Crush Wednesday, one of the Top 100 most influential South Africans and founder of The Official Perfume Plug, Zesipho Mncwango joined Carol Ofori in studio. 
4 Dec 17 min

World AIDS Day: Dr Devarshni Reddy

World Aids Day falls on 1 December annually when people from around the world unite to show support for people living with HIV and to remember those who have died from Aids-related illnesses. World AIDS Day also serves as an important reminder that we must remain determined in our commitment…
28 Nov 12 min

TEARS Foundation on GBV in South Africa

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children is a United Nations campaign which takes place annually from the 25th of November to the 10th of December, which is International Human Rights Day. The theme this year is “30 Years of Advancing Collective Action to End…
26 Nov 11 min

WCW: CEO of iThemba Lethu Home, Melissa Leslie

In this week's edition of Women Crush Wednesday, philanthropist, chartered accountant and the CEO of iThemba Lethu Home in Durban, Melissa Leslie joined Carol Ofori in studio. 
20 Nov 16 min

Cybersecurity expert on Black Friday scams

Black Friday is the perfect time for online scammers to take advantage of innocent consumers looking for a good deal. And, it doesn't matter how savvy or clever we think we are, absolutely anyone can fall victim. So, once again Carol Ofori spoke to Dr Jaco du Toit, who is…
14 Nov 9 min

WCW: Business owner and Entrepreneur Vumile Magasela

In this week's edition of Women Crush Wednesday with Carol Ofori, she hosted multiple business owner and entrepreneur Vumile Magasela. Vumile started out selling food at a taxi rank and now owns a successful restaurant in Durban, among many other businesses.
7 Nov 12 min

Cybersecurity Expert on how to make our devices safer from fraudsters

In light of the recent incident with Shashi Naidoo and her bank accounts being emptied after her phone was stolen, Carol Ofori decided to speak to a cybersecurity expert to find out firstly, how the thieves managed to get into her banking apps and also how we can protect ourselves…
7 Nov 16 min

US Elections from a South African living in America

In order to get an understanding of the US Elections from a South African's perspective and also to find out how they compare with elections here, Carol Ofori spoke to good friend and former East Coast Radio colleague, Zane Derbyshire, who emigrated to Atlanta a few years ago.
7 Nov 12 min

Kriya Gangiah on the first ever Barbie Diwali Doll

Barbie’s first-ever Diwali doll was launched in South Africa on Wednesday, in collaboration with top Indian fashion designer Anita Dongre, and just in time the celebration of the Festival of Lights. The beautiful doll was inspired by Dongre’s iconic designs, and is part of an initiative by Barbie South Africa…
1 Nov 8 min

Mental Health Awareness: 16-year-old Dayika and 19-year-old Yariv

Joining Carol Ofori in studio today to talk all things teenagers and mental health are 16-year-old Dayika and 19-year-old Yariv, who are both ambassadors for the Umhlanga Woman’s Associated Mental Health programme for the youth. They’ve both been through a lot as young people and have a story to tell…
31 Oct 10 min

WCW Diwali Edition: Jerusha from Jayshree's Rivaz

It's a special edition of Women Crush Wednesday with Carol Ofori as she discusses all things Diwali and fashion. Joining Carol in studio is Jerusha from one of South Africa's largest and most loved retailers of saris, Jayshree's Rivaz.
30 Oct 11 min

WCW: Two-time cancer survivor and philanthropist, Julie Ann Ferreira

In today's edition of Women Crush Wednesday, Carol Ofori hosted the absolutely incredible Julie Ann Ferreira. Julie is a two-time cancer survivor who gifts strangers with beautiful little elephants that she sews. Each ellie is given a hug and a kiss before being packaged and asked to bring joy to…
23 Oct 14 min

Dr Devarshni Reddy talks all things breast cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so Carol Ofori invited popular Durban General Practitioner and good friend of the show, Dr Devarshni Reddy to studio to talk all things breast cancer. Dr Devarshni Reddy believes in Wellness over illness, and her aim is to change the face of healthcare to…
17 Oct 16 min

WCW: Owner and Founder of Zaviar Fashion House, Zama Gumede

In this week's edition of Women Crush Wednesday, Carol Ofori hosted top KZN fashion designer and business owner Zama Gumede. Zama is a multiple award winning, self-taught fashion designer who has traveled the world with her wonderful creations. Zama lost her parents at a young age and has a remarkable…
16 Oct 11 min

WCW: Mamabearsteffs in studio with Carol!

In today's edition of Women Crush Wednesday, the incredible 64-year-old South African DJ sensation, Joy "Mamabearsteffs" Steffens joined Carol Ofori live in studio. Joy's story of how and why she started DJ'ing is beautiful!
2 Oct 16 min

"More cold weather conditions this week." - South African Weather Service

Disaster teams are standing by to respond to any weather-related incidents in KZN following another warning from forecasters. And, Transport and Human Settlements MEC Siboniso Duma says emergency response resources have been activated along key routes, so that motorists in trouble receive help quickly. So Carol Ofori decided to speak…
30 Sep 6 min
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