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IOL News
16-07-2025
- IOL News
Ghana getaway: Carol Ofori's family explores Accra's hidden gems
Carol Ofori with her family at Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park in Ghana. She recently shared on Instagram, 'Come with the Oforis to visit family and explore Accra, Ghana 🇬🇭 #Ghana #Accra #TravelAfrica,' highlighting the warmth and excitement of their trip . As families across South Africa embrace the joys of the school holidays, radio presenter Carol Ofori has given her followers a captivating glimpse into her family adventure in Ghana, a vibrant West African nation. The Ofori family immersed themselves in Ghana's rich history during their cultural tour, visiting significant landmarks such as the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park and Osu Castle. Ofori expressed her admiration for the monumental Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, remarking, 'All our personalities captured in one picture 😍 Visited the #KwameNkrumahMemorialPark today. Learned a lot, including the fact that Dr Nkrumah was not only the first president of Ghana (he led Ghana to independence in 1960) but also became co-president of Guinea 🇬🇳 A pan-African at heart, who wanted to see Africa united.' Set in a beautifully landscaped area, the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park & Mausoleum offers visitors profound insights into Ghana's independence movement and Nkrumah's lasting legacy. It stands as a tribute to a leader who envisioned a united Africa, just like South Africa's Nelson Mandela. At Osu Castle, another poignant stop, the family confronted the sobering history of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Ofori poignantly reflected, 'Osu Castle… I am smiling - but many who walked through this door NEVER returned. This door is known as 'the door of NO return'. "Enslaved individuals would be in shackles and ushered down the stairs to the massive ships waiting to take them away to foreign lands to be enslaved. The Danish were the first to sell enslaved individuals from this castle.' The castle, known for its complex history, offers visitors a chance to engage with Ghana's colonial past and the legacy of the slave trade.
IOL News
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Carol Ofori steps into a new chapter with 'The Comeback' podcast
Award-winning radio personality and author Carol Ofori is charting new territory with the debut of her inspirational podcast, "The Comeback". Designed to spotlight the extraordinary resilience of everyday people, this series is set to share heartfelt experiences of individuals who have risen above life's most daunting challenges. 'In a world flooded with perfection on social media, I wanted to create a space where real stories could be heard, stories of grit, grief, healing and hope,' said Ofori. ''The Comeback' dives deep into the personal journeys of individuals who've hit rock bottom, faced life's toughest moments, and found their way back, stronger, wiser and more determined than ever. This podcast is for anyone who needs to be reminded that no matter how hard life gets, it's possible to rise again.' The first season of "The Comeback" highlights a compelling array of guests, each sharing deeply personal accounts that resonate with themes of transformation after trauma.
IOL News
22-05-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
AmaZulu's Ofori braces for ‘cup final' against former side Orlando Pirates
Richard Ofori AmaZulu goalkeeper Richard Ofori will be keen to get one over his previous club, Orlando Pirates. Photo: BackpagePix Image: BackpagePix AmaZulu goalkeeper Richard Ofori is not entertaining any nostalgia as he prepares to face his former club, Orlando Pirates, in what he's calling a 'cup final' for Usuthu. The Durban-based outfit will welcome the Soweto giants to Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday (3pm kick-off), with a place in next season's MTN8 competition up for grabs. A single point will be enough for Arthur Zwane's side to secure a top-eight finish in the final round of the 2024/25 Premiership campaign. Ofori, who spent several seasons with the Buccaneers before switching to AmaZulu, says the emotional attachment is not part of his mental preparation. 'Every game is important, and that's how we take them. Football sometimes doesn't go the way we want it to go, but we prepare our mindset and focus on each and every game,' Ofori said. 'Whether it's a former club or whoever we're playing, it's a big game and it's a cup final for us. 'I expect it to be a beautiful game. 'It will be nice to be some of my former teammates, but this is just a football game that we are playing, with nothing added on top. So, our attitude needs to match up with that.' Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ The Sea Robbers are heading for our shores, but we're ready to defend every grain of sand! 🏖️🔜 🎟️ Tickets are available at @TicketProSA outlets – secure your spot on the frontline now! ⚔️🪖#BetwayPrem #HebeUsuthu #UsuthuTogether — AmaZulu FC (@AmaZuluFootball) May 21, 2025 AmaZulu currently occupy sixth place on the log standings, but that position is far from secure. A defeat to Pirates, coupled with results elsewhere, could see them miss out on the lucrative MTN8 tournament – a scenario Ofori and company are determined to avoid. Pirates come into the match having secured second spot in the league and CAF Champions League qualification. While head coach Jose Riveiro is no longer on the bench following compassionate leave, Ofori believes the Buccaneers remain a formidable force. 'I don't think their intensity has dropped (since Riveiro left). In fact, it's been the same, to be honest, (judging from) the last two games against Golden Arrows and SuperSport. I don't think they look tired,' he observed. 'But at this stage of the season, tiredness sets in and the mindset sometimes goes down a bit because of the fatigue. 'But they won against SuperSport, which means they're in good shape.' Nah dawg @orlandopirates you really robbed us of a good ending 🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾 You hurt us 💔 — Rehauhetswe M (@hauza_) May 20, 2025 AmaZulu have not played since their 1-1 draw against Polokwane City on May 2, a break that may offer physical freshness but also risks match sharpness. Ofori, however, believes the focus should remain inward. 'We need to focus on our game because at the end of the day, they're still Pirates – no matter who their coach is – because the name in itself sometimes plays a role, no matter the personnel that's playing.' While Saturday's match won't feature silverware, the stakes are just as high for Ofori and his teammates. A top-eight finish would represent a significant step forward for a club that started the season on shaky ground and has been steadily rebuilt under Zwane. Now it all comes down to 90 minutes – and AmaZulu's shot-stopper knows exactly what's on the line.
