Carol Ofori

Should grandparents be allowed to spoil their grandchildren, or should they stick to the rules set by parents? Carol Ofori explores this parenting debate with listeners, expert insights and real family experiences on Moms Moment.

In this Women Crush Wednesday conversation, Carol Ofori speaks to GBV survivor, and I Am Warrior Magazine founder Sharika Sukha about overcoming childhood trauma, breaking free from shame, and becoming a powerful voice for women. It's an inspiring story of resilience, healing and hope.

On Skebenga Tuesday, a listener from Pinetown has sparked a debate after sharing their workplace dilemma. Following a discussion on Carol Ofori's show about Germany's new sick leave rules, the anonymous caller revealed that their company introduced a strict policy requiring a doctor's note even for just one day of sick leave because of repeated abuse of the system by employees. When they recently came down with a severe stomach bug, they felt too ill to leave home and refused to spend hundreds of rand on a doctor's consultation simply to obtain a sick note for a single day's absence. Instead, they argued that if the company insists on medical proof for one day of sick leave, then the company should cover the cost. The big question , is Anonymous a Skebenga for refusing to pay for a doctor's note, or is her company taking things too far?

Are we failing the next generation of boys? Carol Ofori sits down with Dr. Mzamo Masito to discuss men's mental health, toxic masculinity, fatherhood, and why he believes society needs a new conversation about raising boys. They also unpack the powerful message behind his book, This Country Hates Our Men: Boys, and why he hopes it will spark meaningful change.

Carol Ofori sits down with Cathy Ngobeni, co-founder and director of KHOM & MAKH Testing Solutions, to discuss her journey of building a petroleum testing business from the ground up. Cathy shares how she spotted an opportunity in the industry, overcame funding challenges, and earned her place in a male dominated field through resilience and quality work. She also explains why fuel quality and wastewater testing matter, encourages more women to pursue STEM careers, and shares inspiring advice for anyone with a dream of starting their own business.

Dad, husband and Comrades Marathon runner Jody Taylor and his 3 year old daughter Madison joined Carol Ofori live in studio for a Special Fathers Day on air moment.

South African actress Gugu Gumede sits down with Carol Ofori to talk about The Polygamist — the Netflix series that's taken the world by storm, hitting #1 in South Africa and #2 in the US. From Taraji P. Henson's shoutout to the Jonas Brothers discovering the show, Gugu unpacks the surreal global reception, the emotional weight of playing Joyce Gomora, and the health journey that changed her life. This is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Live from Mexico, Rory Petzer joins Carol Ofori as Bafana Bafana secure a dramatic World Cup victory and book their place in the Round of 32. Raw post-match emotion, stadium atmosphere, and real-time reaction as South African football history unfolds on the global stage. A must-listen World Cup 2026 reaction featuring live reporting from Mexico, national pride, and unfiltered excitement as South Africa advances to the knockout rounds.

When Delicia Khader lost her father, she didn't fall apart instead she chose to step up. At just 25, she's the owner of SDK Graphics and Designs, the provider for her family, and proof that grief can fuel greatness. Carol Ofori sits down with her for a conversation about loss, legacy, and never giving up. You don't want to miss this Women Crush Wednesday!

Kevin Moodley is a celebrated vocalist and entertainer with over 20 years on stage. But his proudest achievement is his daughter, Risa Raeanne. Risa is a UKZN music graduate, founder of the Risa Raeanne Vocal Academy, creator of KZN Bollywood Idol, and a gifted singer in over seven languages, now playlisted on East Coast Radio. In this Father's Day special, they open up about performing together as a duo, the lullaby Kevin sang to Risa as a baby that they now sing on stage, and Risa's heartfelt message to her dad.

Sometimes, all it takes is one great curry to create a lasting memory. Cindy shares how a meal made with Rajah left a special impression on her husband.

Carol Ofori sits down with psychiatrist Dr Clementine Chawane for a thought-provoking conversation about the growing challenges facing boys and men in South Africa. Inspired by Dr Chawane's reflection on Dr Mzamo Masito's powerful new book, This Country Hates Our Men/Boys, the discussion explores the emotional, social, and psychological impact of neglecting the needs of young men. Together, they unpack the difficult questions that parents, educators, community leaders, and society as a whole need to confront if we are serious about raising healthier, more resilient generations.

At just 15 years old, Abigail Deneys is the reigning IMMAF World Champion in MMA and she is not done yet. What started as a way to cope with being bullied at school turned into something nobody saw coming. In this Woman Crush Wednesday feature, Carol Ofori sits down with Abigail and her dad to talk about her journey, her upcoming title defence in Abu Dhabi, and the message she has for every young person who has ever felt like giving up.

This Youth Day , Carol Ofori opened up the conversation about the upcoming municipal elections and had a chat with two inspiring young South Africans who are passionate about empowering young people and building stronger communities across KZN. Okuhle Gwala who is a Skills Development Facilitator at the Umngeni Unemployed Graduates Forum and Nosipho Memela, who is a Peer Educator empowering students through the UKZN HIV & AIDS Support Unit and also serves as a Co-Ordinator for the Women of Worth Movement Society. Find out what they had to say about how they as well as the KZN youth are really feeling about the municipal elections.

At just 21, Siyabonga Khumalo achieved 21 distinctions and graduated summa cum laude. In this inspiring conversation with Carol Ofori, he reflects on living with dwarfism and scoliosis, discipline, resilience and dreaming beyond limits.

Durban's beloved personal trainer Xoli Nkosi is trading the treadmill for the open road as she takes on the biggest challenge of her life yet: the Comrades Marathon. Ahead of race day, Carol Ofori sits down with Xoli to unpack what inspired her to enter the Ultimate Human Race for the very first time, the nerves, the excitement, and what it really takes to show up when the moment finally arrives. Whether you're chasing your own goal or simply love hearing stories of people pushing themselves beyond what they thought possible, this conversation is one worth listening to.

Robby had never made a curry before, but decided to give it a shot with Rajah curry powder and a little help from ChatGPT for the recipe.

With his mother not at home, Marcelino used Rajah instead of his mother's usual curry powder blend and ended up making a curry worth saving.

What happens when a qualified attorney swaps legal briefs for luxury hospitality? You get Claudia Gerber, the 32-year-old powerhouse behind the Elton Boutique Hotel in Durban North. In this Women Crush Wednesday chat, Carol sits down with Claudia to talk about building a family business from the ground up, honoring her late brother Alton through every detail of the hotel, and why pivoting from law to hotel ownership was the best decision she ever made. They also get into what it's really like working with family, the beauty of being proudly African, and exciting news — the Elton brand is expanding to Newcastle in 2027. If you're a young person wondering whether to take the leap, Claudia's advice is simple: get your foot in the door and work your way up. Hard work always finds its home.

One curry and one special moment were all it took for Brenda to win hearts with her Rajah curry story.

On Moms Moment, Carol asked a question that struck a chord with moms everywhere: What's something you had to let your child do on their own, even when every instinct told you to step in and help? And looking back, are you grateful you did? What followed was an emotional conversation filled with honest stories, tough parenting moments, and a few tears. Moms shared what it was like to stand back and watch their children make mistakes, face disappointment, fall down, and find the strength to get back up. Because sometimes the hardest words in parenting are simply: "Let them." Let them fail. Let them struggle. Let them figure it out. Let them grow. As heartbreaking as it can be in the moment, many moms agreed that some of life's most important lessons are the ones our children learn for themselves.

In this Women Crush Wednesday conversation, Jane Linley-Thomas shares how her non-profit organisation, Hello Poppy, is creating meaningful connections for older South Africans through storytelling, community and compassion. She reflects on her journey after radio, the inspiration behind initiatives like the Gogolympics, and why ensuring our elders feel valued, seen and heard has never been more important.

Carol Ofori talked about a term she recently discovered called ‘'matrescence.'' Matrescence is the physical, emotional, mental and social transition a woman goes through when becoming a mother. The term helps explain that becoming a mother is not an instant switch, it's a process and a journey of adjustment and growth. She asked mothers across KZN , what their matrescence journey has been like? What part of themselves did they lose, discover, or rebuild after becoming a mom?

Is Anonymous really a 'skebenga' for snacking on the family's secret stash? Join us on #SkebengaTuesday with Carol Ofori as we dive deep into juicy dilemmas and you decide who's the real villain!

Carol Ofori took a moment to appreciate Africa by chatting to Dr Gcina Mhlophe, who is a world-renowned storyteller, award-winning author, and one of Africa's most celebrated voices who has recently been named as eThekwini UNESCO City of Literature Ambassador!! Dr Gcina Mhlophe explained why Africa Month is so important and her message to Africans on this special day.

In celebration of Africa Day, Carol Ofori chatted to Dr Imtiaz Sooliman who is the Founder and Chairperson of The Gift of The Givers Foundation. The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response NGO of African origin. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman, delivers unconditional humanitarian aid, including disaster relief, hunger alleviation, and medical support across 47 countries, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation.

Carol had an inspiring chat with Meloh Ntleko who is a visionary entrepreneur, mentor and speaker behind seven thriving Durban businesses. From revolutionizing sneaker care with Takkie Wash SA to building impactful lifestyle brands, she's turning passion into profit, ideas into empires and inspiring the next generation of leaders through innovation, purpose and legacy-driven business.

Is Anonymous a skebenga for refusing to assist her boyfriend with petrol money for his car even though he drives her everywhere?

Carol is asking what are you grateful for today, or who is that special someone you would love to appreciate right now?

Carol Ofori spoke to attorney and advocate Vellie Sagadavan who shared her inspiring journey of overcoming blindness, building a successful legal career and becoming a powerful voice in the Blind community. She refused to let blindness define her future, from student to successful attorney, and how the KZN Blind and Deaf Society helped shape her path to greatness.

Carol is asking if anonymous is a skebenga for not buying his baby mama a Mother's Day gift even after promising his kids that he would?

Carol Ofori takes the time to ask you what are you grateful for today, or who is that special someone you would love to appreciate ?

Carol Ofori had a chat with National Health Spokesperson Foster Mohale who unpacked what the hantavirus is , what are the symptoms and should South Africans be worried. The Department has also put out a call for passengers who were on the Airlink flight 4Z132 on April 25, to watch out for any symptoms they might develop and to isolate from people for 10 days.

Carol chatted to Thabile Mwandla. She is an author, facilitator and the Founder as well as Managing Director of a child-centred organization called Icebo LeNkosi Ngomntwana.

Is Anonymous a skebenga for refusing to pay the loan interest, after finding out her colleague's a mashonisa?

Carol Ofori is talking about kids who are exposed to too much screen time. This means that kids are either on their cellphones, tablets, watching tv and playing video games for hours. Parents have often said that this is sort of a copying mechanism for them because it keeps the children busy and occupied. However a local study found by IOL News revealed that most SA parents exceed recommended screen limits for kids. Many don't realize the negative developmental impact this has on their kids.

Carol sits down with Zahraa Dockrat , a Muslim content creator, socialite, philanthropist and a model who wears her hijab with pride. She's part of a new wave where style isn't about how much you reveal… it's about how confidently you show up in modest fashion. Get ready for inspiration, edge, and a whole lot of main character energy.

Eight years of marriage, a love that's mostly held strong… but not without cracks. After surviving infidelity and brushing off his “second wife” jokes, one woman thought they had moved forward. Then came one suspicious night. He said it was a simple boys' dinner at a seafood spot, but something didn't sit right. What followed? A spiral of doubt, a string of phone calls to multiple restaurants across Durban, and a shocking discovery on social media that told a completely different story. Now she's left wondering: was it intuition… or insecurity? Did she cross a line or was she justified? Am I the skebenga… or just a woman trusting her gut?

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, while 33% are opting for fully remote roles. So what does this shift really mean for motherhood, productivity, and balance? From school runs to Zoom calls, we unpack the realities of hybrid work the wins, the challenges, and everything in between.

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 the challenges of running a world-renowned game reserve to protecting endangered species, Françoise shares the realities behind the beauty of conservation work and the purpose that drives it all. This is more than just a conversation, it's a story of legacy, courage, and the deep connection between humans and nature.

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.

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