East Coast Radio - Catch Up
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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East Coast Radio - Catch Up
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Jul 9, 2026
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Episodes
Men's mental health: Are we failing boys? 09.07.2026 49:45
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.
How Cathy Ngobeni built a petroleum testing business 08.07.2026 11:50
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 was...
Special Fathers Day with Jody Taylor and daughter Madison 06.07.2026 7:13
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.
"The Polygamist" star Gugu Gumede opens up to Carol Ofori | Netflix, global fame & her weight loss journey 26.06.2026 15:18
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....
Rory Petzer reports from the ground after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup win 25.06.2026 4:22
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 A...
"I had to become the provider": Delicia Khader on losing her father & owning a business at 25 24.06.2026 11:30
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!
Father's Day Special: Proud dad Kevin Moodley on watching daughter Risa Raeanne become a star 19.06.2026 6:03
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 a...
Cindy’s Rajah curry memory 19.06.2026 1:48
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.
Moms Moment - What happens when young boys and men feel invisible, unheard, and unsupported? 18.06.2026 43:09
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 u...
15-year-old world champion Abigail Deneys defends IMMAF title in Abu Dhabi 17.06.2026 14:41
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...
KZN Youth share how they really feel about the upcoming Municipal Elections 16.06.2026 18:56
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 studen...
What it took for Siyabonga Khumalo to earn 21 distinctions at UKZN 15.06.2026 15:21
At just 21, Siyabonga Khumalo achieved 21 distinctions and graduated summa cum laude at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Running Comrades for the first time: Xoli Nkosi's journey to the Comrades Marathon 12.06.2026 7:45
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....
Marcelino breaks tradition with Rajah 12.06.2026 1:07
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.
Robby tries curry for the first time 12.06.2026 1:18
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.
From courtrooms to check-ins: Claudia Gerber's leap of faith 10.06.2026 13:45
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...
Brenda’s winning curry moment 05.06.2026 2:26
One curry and one special moment were all it took for Brenda to win hearts with her Rajah curry story.
''LET THEM'' - the most hardest decision moms make 04.06.2026 11:27
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...
Jane Linley-Thomas: Why our elders need to be seen, heard and celebrated 03.06.2026 12:43
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 im...
You're not losing your mind - You're becoming a mother 28.05.2026 10:19
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? Wh...
Snack Attack: Am I the Skebenga? 26.05.2026 8:28
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!
Gcina Mhlophe talks stories, reading and Africa’s future 25.05.2026 5:57
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.
Africa Day Special Show , in conversation with Dr Imtiaz Sooliman 25.05.2026 4:24
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 countri...
WCW Guest 20 May 2026 - Meloh Ntleko 20.05.2026 13:15
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.
Skebenga Tuesday - 19 May 2026 19.05.2026 6:49
Is Anonymous a skebenga for refusing to assist her boyfriend with petrol money for his car even though he drives her everywhere?
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