The Real Network Opinion Booth

Opinion Booth

Challenging the status quo with thought-provoking conversations that rock the boat. Sonia Booth is a wife, mother, author of 'How To Reinvent Yourself and Stay Relevant' and 'Surviving ICU', trustee and director of The Booth Education & Sports Trust (a non-profit public benefit organisation), and an inspirational speaker.
Weekly English South Africa Society & Culture
76 Episodes
52 – 72

Black Death

The plague outbreak in Madagascar has killed 102 and over 1,200 are infected. Should we start prepping for doomsday? Sonia chats to Prof. John Frean, who is an associate professor at the Parasitology Reference Laboratory Centre for Emerging, Zoonotic and Parasitic Diseases and Deputy Director at the National Institute for…
24 Oct 2017 42 min

Digital God

He has been labelled Digital God, Digital Whiz and Digital Marketing Guru. Get to know the man behind these titles as Sonia speaks to Mikey Mashila.
17 Oct 2017 42 min

Born This Way

It is 2017 and we are still discussing homosexuality as a sin, as a curse, as a disease. TK, like many others, never chose his sexuality and sexual orientation. He was born this way! Tinyiko 'Teekay TK Goldfish' Mathebula is a presenter, brand influencer, stylist, socialite, and party/events planner.
10 Oct 2017 31 min

The Makings Of A Bestseller

Want to know if your manuscript will be tossed out or published? Sonia chats to Melinda Ferguson who is an award winning author, publisher, writing coach, motoring columnist, inspirational speaker and recovery coach about the makings of a bestseller.
3 Oct 2017 58 min

President-Elect

Sonia chats to Obakeng Augustin Leseyane about the makings of a leader/leadership qualities. Obakeng is the co-founder and executive director of EdConnect, a contributing writer at Forbes, director of administration for the African Leadership Academy Model African Union 2018, Youth Ambassador for SAIIA (SA Institute of International Affairs) and the…
26 Sep 2017 37 min

Brand Lira

It takes more than talent to find your true potential and build a music career. Lira shares her insights on building a sustainable career, and about longevity and staying power in the cut-throat music industry.
19 Sep 2017 41 min

The White Dress Project

Dr Gary Sudwarts is an interventional radiologist and founder of the Fibroid Treatment Clinic which specialises in Uterine Fibroid Embolisation. Having worked for many years as a general radiologist and training doctors in radiology, he now devotes most of his time to the micro-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids. Tanika Gray…
12 Sep 2017 51 min

Don't Believe The Hype

Phil Mphela is an entertainment commentator, blogger, brand influencer, media consultant, and content creator activist. He chats to Sonia about longevity and how to stay relevant in the industry. Find out which celebs Phil thinks have the most staying power and more.
5 Sep 2017 52 min

Raising Matriarchs

Keitumetse Khensani Pule is a 17-year-old blogger of Dinner Table Conversations - a platform to engage and connect people across age, gender, sexuality and race on topical issues, by sharing their diverse perspectives.
29 Aug 2017 39 min

Boys Today, Men Tomorrow

Yvonne Chaka Chaka... known as Princess of Africa - singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, humanitarian, United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and a philanthropist. She joins Sonia to discuss the joys of parenthood, and raising boys to be responsible men.
22 Aug 2017 52 min

Raising Monsters

Samantha le Roux is the founder and inspirational leader of Cornerstone Woman, an NGO born out of her own personal experience of domestic abuse. She unpacks how her organisation is geared to help women and children escape the clutches of abusive behaviour in the home.
15 Aug 2017 42 min

Men are Studs, Women are Sluts

Sonia quizzes Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng on the legalisation/decriminalising of sex work, age and body shaming, and women defending cheating partners. Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng is a reproductive doctor at DISA clinic, Deputy Chairperson - Sexual Health & Reproductive Justice Coalition (SRJC), and has a lifestyle column called 'Let’s Talk About Sex'…
8 Aug 2017 52 min

Treat Her Like A Lady

Joska 'Mataozen' Maswanganye: socialite, image consultant, fashion stylist and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of a clothing brand with the focus being on menswear. He is passionate about charity work and is the secretary of a non-profit organisation called Makapanstad Recreational Centre which promotes sports, arts and cultural activities.
1 Aug 2017 43 min

Creating A Legacy

Sonia is in conversation with social entrepreneurs and philanthropists Dr Judy Dlamini and Sizwe Nxasana.
18 Jul 2017 39 min

All Things Coco De Mer

Sonia is joined by Dr Lusanda Shimange-Matsose, a gynaecologist and obstetrician, to discuss the HPV vaccine, vaginal: steaming, bleaching, rejuvenation, and more.
11 Jul 2017 56 min

#DearAbsentFather

Sonia is in conversation with Charley Pietersen, author of Growing Up Without A Father: Are We A Fatherless Nation?
4 Jul 2017 51 min

#Centennials

Sonia is joined by her son Nathan and his friends Jonathan, Dylan and Jarrod to discuss all things ‘Born-Free’ and Generation Z.
13 Jun 2017 1 hr 03 min

#DivorceSelfie & What's In A Name?

Counselling Psychologist Debbie Bright joins Sonia to discuss all the issues associated with taking your partner's name - what it means in today's times, the patriarchy and more. They also look at the divorce selfie trend.
6 Jun 2017 52 min

#CareerSuicide

Sonia looks at Quick Ways to Unveil your Career Tombstone. Her guest to discuss this topic is Phindile Xaba - a Media, Brand and Communication Strategist.
30 May 2017 50 min
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