Opinion Booth

OBie Mavuso - a filmmaker, musician and curator - unpacks abandonment issues and domestic violence in LGBTI relationships.

Sonia looks at peer pressure, instant gratification, vulgar consumerism, and the challenges facing the youth through the eyes of Itumeleng Modiba - author and motivational speaker.

Sonia Booth chats to Lauren Jacobs - a social justice journalist, author, poet, TED speaker, and minister - about the impact and influence of female leaders, pioneers and visionaries.

Mara Glennie, founder of TEARS, shares her survival story... and Mark Jurgens explains his reasons for supporting the NPO, at a time when there is a threat to close their doors due to lack of funding.

Sonia chats to Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala about the balance of creating a powerhouse, without losing a sense of self.

Sonia is in conversation with serial entrepreneur and motivational speaker Lebo Pule on all things controversial and acrimonious. From mistresses being labelled home-wreckers to honeytrap, papgeld and more.

The Smoking Dragon Festival is a project of the non-profit company R.A.I.S.E, aimed at bridging the gap between the heteronormative world and the LGBTQIA community. Sonia chats to DJ Taya Heath, and Ilsa Roberts - founder of the Smoking Dragon Festivals.

Sonia talks to Godfrey Madanhire, a life coach, motivational speaker, serial entrepreneur, and author about The Passport Showcase, which aims to help encourage Africans to unite and celebrate their diversity through, art, fashion, and dance.

Sonia chats to Teko Ntimane and Matthew Booth about their selfless acts geared towards raising awareness and raising funds for various causes. Teko Ntimane is a BSc graduate, self-taught fashion designer, and seamstress. Matthew Booth is a former professional football player (now football analyst), Drug Free Sports & Premier Soccer League Disciplinary Committee Panelist, and a Political Science student.

How is the current generation of matriculants dealing with the pressure of school and exams, and what can their parents do to help? Sonia is in conversation with Ann Falkov, a registered counseling psychologist and lecturer.

Sonia chats to musician, worship leader and singer-songwriter Collen Maluleke on all things 'Blessed & Highly Favoured'.

Samuel John Frederick Platt only lived for 15 and a half months, but he made an impact and left a legacy. Sonia chats to his dad, Fred Platt, about his meaningful footprints.

Why is Afrikaans still compulsory in 2018? What motivates and determines the choice of a First Additional Language? Sonia unpacks this highly charged, emotional decision.

Sonia chats to toastmaster, student, and founder of the Woman Enough Project Jessica Rudzani Raliphada about the societal pressures that contribute to the high suicide rate among university students.

Sonia is in conversation with an award-winning mountaineer, a Mandela libraries ambassador, a social entrepreneur and business executive - Saray Khumalo. Saray plans to build more libraries through her mission to summit 7 highest peaks on the 7 continents around the world.

Ex-footballer, entrepreneur, football analyst and motivational speaker Stanton ‘Stiga’ Fredericks talks about lessons learnt from 3 generations, the 3 leading ladies in his life.

Be Strong! The two most dangerous words that can come out of your mouth.

Sonia chats to football coach and analyst Simphiwe Dludlu about her plans to coach in the USA, age cheating, and more.

Life lessons from Big Sis Sonia.

One is a doula and the other had 22 failed fertility attempts. There is no such thing as coincidence, the universe has a greater plan. Meet Sherry-Ann James and Adele Koolen.