Opinion Booth

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

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

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

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

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

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

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

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

CliffCentral.com — Life lessons from Big Sis Sonia.

CliffCentral.com — 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.

CliffCentral.com — Research shows that 85% of South Africans are heavily indebted and they retire poor. Sonia asks Wealth Management expert Buile Sarah Mashiane how we can turn the tide.

CliffCentral.com — Sonia is joined by DJ, MC, Social Media entrepreneur, brand influencer, club promoter and artist manager, Nkanyezi Kubheka to unpack this narrative.

CliffCentral.com — She refers to herself as 'Ubabes we HIV', she underwent 3 abortions, her church declared that she was healed and so she stopped taking antiretrovirals. She survived full-blown AIDS and she is here to enlighten, inform and educate. Sonia speaks to inspirational speaker and HIV activist Lebogang Motsumi.

CliffCentral.com — The author of Blessers & Side Chicks, Alfie Phokobye schools Sonia on The Land of Coprophilia, Mavuso, the term “Finding Nemo”, and how to spot the difference between a 'khaphela' and the real moneyed blessers.

CliffCentral.com — Sonia explores unconventional parenting and self-love with Wanita Sparrow, an Entrepreneur, Destination Marketing Specialist, Founder of the Magalies Meander & Inaugural GM of the COH World Heritage Site Tourism Association.

CliffCentral.com — HR practitioner Lerato Thabe enlightens us on what it really takes to succeed and the motivation behind her book.

CliffCentral.com — How not to get exploited as a composer and music creator. Sonia quizzes, Nothando Migogo - Copyright and Entertainment Law practitioner, and CEO of SAMRO.

CliffCentral.com — Designers and labels need PR to establish their brand values in the minds of their target market and the wider fashion industry. Allow Leon Haasbroek to enlighten you.

CliffCentral.com — It's highly likely we won't have gynaes in the private sector come 2020. Dr Tshiamo Nakanyane (Dr Naks) enlightens Sonia on the main cause/reason. He's a man in a woman’s world... find out what it really takes to specialise in Gynaecology and Obstetrics.

CliffCentral.com — She survived 3 miscarriages, numerous suicide attempts and 2 divorces. This Phoenix has been through the fire! Sonia chats to Tivania Moodley.

CliffCentral.com — Sonia and Thuli Mashaba talk pantypreneurs, personal development, investing in one’s career, and disrupting industries - especially the male-dominated ones.

CliffCentral.com — Today is World Ovarian Cancer Day and Sonia quizzes sangoma Refiloe 'GogoMoyo' on the myths, perceptions and superstitions surrounding illnesses and diseases.

CliffCentral.com — Sonia is in conversation with closet comedian Thabo 'Sir Bluebird' Mafisa, a fashion creative and television presenter.

CliffCentral.com — Very few realise their dreams and even fewer find their passion and are brave enough to pursue it. Sonia chats to Bhoza Mphela - artist manager, speaker, MC and lifestyle influencer.

CliffCentral.com — Felicity Shiba is a nomad, which means you cannot box her into one category. Sonia quizzes her about her love for golf, Alabama, and all things fashionable.

CliffCentral.com — An all-rounder, a high achiever, an academic, a lecturer, a tutor, a marketing guru, an author and a mother… Sonia is in conversation with Kelebogile Ramokgopa.

CliffCentral.com — Sickness and illness is your body's way of saying, "Stop neglecting me, stop violating me!". Sonia chats to John McInroy - author of 'Butterfly Man', Change Agent, Social Entrepreneur, ultra-endurance athlete, philanthropist, social activist, international field hockey player, model, actor and public speaker.

CliffCentral.com — Redefining masculinity through the #NotInMyName movement... Siya Jentile - Social Entrepreneur and Speaker - discusses Social Injustice and Socio-Economic issues with Sonia.

CliffCentral.com — There are many ways to create generational wealth... one is by creating sustainable businesses and empires. Sonia chats to Hilton Ramolefe Rakumakoe, Founder and Director of Brink Media ZA.

CliffCentral.com — Sonia talks to Africa Teen Geeks founder and CEO Lindiwe Matlali about her mission to expose kids to computer science, and helping to inspire Africa’s future generation of technology entrepreneurs and innovators.

CliffCentral.com — Ageism is real, body shaming is real... and so is depression. Sonia speaks to magazine editor and publisher Mia Ziervogel, and businesswoman and supermodel extraordinaire, Elize Gazaar Yed.

CliffCentral.com — What do you do when your child is admitted to hospital for a life-saving operation or medical intervention, in a different town/city, province or country... and you have no friends or family nearby to accommodate you? Sonia speaks to Reggie Skhosana and Pat Thekisho from RMHC... plus moms Busi Khumalo and Sibongile Masemola.