Carol Ofori

From Umlazi to making history, Hlengiwe Gcabashe has carved out a unique career as Southern Africa’s first Black female tea taster. She joins Carol Ofori for Women Crush Wednesday to share how she entered the male-dominated tea industry, why representation and career exposure matter, and her secrets to making the perfect cup of tea.

South African comedian Dalin Oliver joins Carol Ofori to share the extraordinary story behind his new comedy show, Stuck in Dubai. After being stranded in Dubai during missile attacks and suddenly becoming South Africa’s eyes and ears on the ground, Dalin reveals how he turned a frightening experience into comedy and why South African resilience is at the heart of the show.

How many times have you answered your phone, only to discover it’s yet another marketing call you never asked for?

South Africans received a staggering 17.47 billion spam calls in the first six months of 2026, with sales and telemarketing making up 64% of all spam calls in July alone, according to Truecaller.

But help could be on the way.

The National Consumer Commission is preparing to launch a national Opt-Out Registry, giving consumers a way to say, “Please, stop calling me!” and opt out of unwanted marketing calls.

Parenting doesn’t come with a manual , but does that mean we should simply wing it?

Between school runs, tantrums, homework and the everyday chaos, it’s easy to find yourself just getting through the day. But are you consciously thinking about the kind of parent you want to be, the values you’re teaching and the example you’re setting?

This week on Mom’s Moment, Carol Ofori explores the difference between intentional parenting and simply surviving parenthood and asks parents to take a moment to reflect: Are you parenting with intention?

Froggie Shoes co-founder Sarah Geyde joins Carol Ofori for Women Crush Wednesday to share the story behind one of South Africa’s most recognisable footwear brands. From building the business in Durban to supporting local manufacturing, creating jobs and keeping comfort at the heart of every shoe, Sarah reflects on Froggie’s journey, resilience and evolution across generations.

On Mom’s Moment, Carol Ofori speaks to Salamina Mpeke about parenting later in life and raising five children ranging from adulthood to primary school age. Salamina shares how motherhood has changed as she has grown older, navigating different generations, family judgement and learning to parent each child differently.

For Women Crush Wednesday, Carol Ofori sits down with Shae Nair, the teacher behind Durban’s Curry Queen. Shae shares how a difficult chapter in her family’s life inspired her to turn her love for curry into a growing venture, and how her experience as a teacher helped shape her cooking workshops. From making Durban curry less intimidating to encouraging women to believe in what they have to offer, Shae’s story is one of resilience, heritage and taking that first small step.

Skebenga Tuesday situation got very heated this week.

Anonymous from Umhlanga is questioning whether she’s being controlling after her man repeatedly sends significant amounts of money to his family , sometimes R500, R2 000 or even more, without discussing it with her.

She says she has no issue with him supporting his family, but when you are sharing household expenses and building a future together, shouldn’t big financial decisions be a joint conversation?

His response? “It’s my money. I work for it. I don’t need permission to help my family.”

Now the question is: Is Anonymous being unreasonable, or does she have a point?

Carol was joined by two remarkable sisters, twin optometrists and reality stars, Dr Ayanda Mthembu and Dr Andile Pieterson, who are also the founders of She Heals She Leads Africa, a growing movement dedicated to empowering women through leadership, mentorship, collaboration and authentic connection.

During the conversation, the sisters shared more about their highly anticipated She Heals She Leads Women’s Luncheon, taking place on 30 August 2026.

Does apologizing to your child weaken your authority—or strengthen your relationship?

Carol Ofori asked, and you had A LOT to say!

From heartfelt experiences to strong opinions, parents weighed in through voice notes.

Now, we’re back for Part 2, continuing the conversation and hearing what YOU think.