Matthew and Sonia Booth Finalize Divorce
In a notable development, the Johannesburg High Court has officially granted the divorce of South African football icon Matthew Booth and former supermodel Sonia Booth, according to ZiMoja. This high-profile split marks the end of their marriage, which had been under intense media scrutiny following allegations of infidelity.
The divorce proceedings, which concluded in court on Friday, involved discussions around the division of their joint estate. The couple, who were married in community of property, agreed to a 50-50 split of their assets. It has also been revealed that no spousal maintenance will be awarded to Sonia, with Matthew citing financial constraints.
Matthew initiated the divorce proceedings in November 2022, a move that set off a series of events leading to the finalization of their separation. Central to the media storm surrounding their split were allegations of Matthew’s infidelity. He was accused of having an affair with Bongani Mthombeni-Möller, who was also married at the time. The scandal gained significant public attention in 2022 when Sonia exposed the affair on social media, revealing that Matthew had baked a cheesecake for Bongani in the middle of the night.
A source close to the former couple disclosed that after the divorce was granted, Matthew immediately rushed to the airport to join Bongani and her children in Botswana for the Clash of the Legends football tournament. Attempts by ZiMoja to reach Matthew for comment were unsuccessful.
The dissolution of their marriage closes a tumultuous chapter in the lives of Matthew and Sonia Booth, who had been together for several years. The couple’s split has been widely covered in the media, highlighting the personal challenges and public scrutiny faced by high-profile relationships. As they move forward separately, both Matthew and Sonia will likely seek to rebuild their lives away from the spotlight that their divorce attracted.
