The Comeback with Carol Ofori

In this powerful episode, Carol Ofori sits down with Travis Warwick-Oliver, also known as Turbo Trav - a South African amputee athlete, motivational speaker, and founder of Rejuvenate SA. Travis shares the story behind the motocross accident that led to the amputation of his right leg below the knee, and the mental, physical, and emotional hurdles he faced on the road to recovery. Within just 14 m...

Illness. Trauma. Self-doubt. Michelle Chetty faced it all and turned it into purpose. Growing up, Michelle faced major challenges early on. She was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of eight and survived a serious car accident just a year later. But Michelle refused to be defined by her circumstances. Instead, she set out to find purpose, a journey that would lead her to establish Epic You...

In a heartbeat, everything changed for Jodi Kroone. At just 22, a devastating car accident left her paralysed from the chest down. But Jodie's story didn’t end there; it was merely the beginning of an extraordinary comeback. In this episode, Jodie takes us back to the day her life changed forever. Rather than succumb to despair, she embraced her new reality with an indomitable spirit. A significan...

When corporate restructuring left Vinay Hansraj without a job in early 2020, he had a decision to make: start over or stay stuck. With no clients and no backup plan, Vinay launched his own bond origination business from scratch — just as the country was heading into lockdown. In this moving episode of The Comeback, Vinay joins Carol Ofori to talk about navigating rejection, building a business fro...

*Content warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and trauma.* In 2011, Zoe Solomon survived a brutal home invasion that left her physically injured and emotionally shaken. It was a terrifying ordeal, but Zoe didn’t let it define her. In this powerful episode of The Comeback, she speaks to Carol Ofori about the long road to reclaiming her life after that night. From her initial reco...

In this episode of The Comeback with Carol Ofori, we meet Zamani Ndimande — the founder of Bayeni Holdings. His story is a raw and powerful reminder that where you start does not define where you can go. From cleaning toilets and pumping petrol to running with dangerous taxi routes in Umlazi, Zamani's early life was marked by hardship and risk. But a terrifying hijacking at gunpoint became the wak...

⚠️ Trigger warning: This episode contains discussion of pregnancy loss, miscarriage, and infant loss, which some listeners may find distressing. In this episode, Carol sits down with Devina Kowlas, a Durban-based teacher and mother who has walked a long road through loss - and come out the other side with powerful lessons in hope and healing. After experiencing ten pregnancies and enduring the hea...

Space science might feel galaxies away for most of us, but Dr Thabani Mazibuko’s story proves that big dreams can launch from humble beginnings. In Episode 2 of The Comeback with Carol Ofori, Dr Thabani Mazibuko -Chairperson of the South African Space Technology for Sustainable Development and author - opens up about setbacks, comebacks, and using knowledge to change lives. From rural KwaZulu-Nata...

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of rape and sexual violence, which may be distressing. Listener discretion is advised. In the premiere episode of The Comeback with Carol Ofori, we hear from Jes Foord - rape survivor, activist, and founder of the Jes Foord Foundation. In 2008, Jes experienced a brutal attack that changed her life forever. But what followed was a decision to fight...

Extraordinary stories of resilience, told by the people who lived them. The Comeback with Carol Ofori—launching Thursday, 12 June.