Sonia Booth Shares Post-Divorce Advice and Life Lessons
Sonia Booth, former model and entrepreneur, is getting candid about her life after divorce—offering wisdom, healing, and hope to women navigating similar journeys.
Appearing on Showmax’s Untied with Relebogile Mabotja, Sonia opened up about her split from ex-husband and former Bafana Bafana defender Matthew Booth, sharing an unfiltered take on betrayal, self-discovery, and the facade of perfect relationships.
Sonia first made headlines in November 2022 when she publicly accused Matthew of infidelity—posting detailed allegations, including claims that the affair began on Valentine’s Day. While Matthew denied the accusations at the time, he has since gone public with his new partner, Bongani.
Now, Sonia is turning pain into purpose. “Sharing my story is part of my journaling process, and journaling heals,” she revealed. For her, speaking out wasn’t just about exposure—it was a step toward inner peace.
She’s urging women to stop idolizing curated lives they see online. “I want for them not to believe the façade of a happy and wholesome life just by observing from the outside,” she said. “You want the greener grass? Better have the stomach for the amount of manure it comes with.”
In a social media-driven world, Sonia advocates for vulnerability and real talk. “Social media has unearthed phoney and pretentious behaviours. We need to talk about real lives and daily struggles behind our smartphones—the lives without the filters.”
She also emphasized the need for judgment-free support among women. “Don’t tell me how to handle a situation because when faced with it, you will deal with it in a way you could never comprehend.”
According to Sonia, Untied is more than just a talk show—it’s a mirror and a guide. “People might pick up red flags I probably missed in my life, then hopefully save themselves misery and heartache.”
From betrayal to breakthrough, Sonia’s message is clear: Truth heals, sisterhood matters, and behind every “perfect” life is a story worth hearing.
