Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), BA Language & Communication (Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies) 2002-2005 /2021

Experience: Freelancer at UWC campus newspaper (2005), Sales Executive at Leadership Magazine (2007-2009), Editorial Assistant and writer for BONA magazine (2023-2024), Briefly News (2024 -Present)

Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

1979 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"When will SA content creators be paid?": KZN gogo's top-tier content creation goes viral

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"First time seeing this": SA stunned as twin and sister go inside late brother’s grave during burial

Family and Relationships

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"Very gifted young lady": Woman familiarises herself with a giant snake, SA astonished

People

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"Singing mid-massage is wild": Zulu men start singing maskandi during massage, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

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"He's a deep thinker": Zuluboy's understanding of his teacher being in the same class has SA amused

Family and Relationships

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"Mama, she is correct": Little girl corrects her mom's English, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

"So you're selling pockets": New jeans stock from Turkey has SA astonished

People

2 days ago

A viral TikTok video of heavily ripped jeans from a local store sparked a hilarious debate about the future of fashion, with viewers asking for a lower price.

"It's the power of God": Reddam House learner opens up about matric and distinctions

People

2 days ago

Reddam House Helderfontein learner Tshenolo Gaesenewe celebrates earning four matric distinctions and shares how her faith kept her focused throughout school.

"The material used is for 5 kids": Mthatha school uniform sparks online debate

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A viral TikTok video of a Zingisa High School learner wearing an ankle-length uniform sparked a heated debate about the Catholic school traditions.

"What a beautiful soul": Throwback video of Thomas Sithole during happy days moves SA

People

2 days ago

A viral video of 17-year-old Thomas Junior Sithole dancing during happy days moved South Africans following his tragic death after a boat cruise on the Vaal River.

"The accent changed his look": Extreme Durban heat turns man red and pleading in Xhosa, SA wowed

People

2 days ago

A hilarious TikTok video of a young man speaking fluent isiXhosa while being roasted by the Durban heat gained massive views and praise from many viewers.

"Gents don't learn": Timeline analysis of Ntando and Bash's relationship has SA heated

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A viral post shared on X about Ntando and Bash sparked a massive debate about men investing in their partners' education and careers before marriage.

"He's funny without trying:" Siya Kolisi’s funny response to his celebrity status has SA in stitches

People

3 days ago

Siya Kolisi's humorous response to a woman asking him if he was aware of his global celebrity status touched many social media users who loved his humbleness.

"Unity wins": Afrikaans man turns to the internet to find an African name for himself, SA moved

People

3 days ago

A TikTok video of Gerard van der Merwe, an Afrikaans man living in China, went viral after he asked viewers to suggest an African name for him to promote unity.

"This boy is so strict": Kid stressed by family's 30 Seconds game, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A hilarious video of a boy demanding a stress-free game of 30 Seconds went viral on TikTok as he ordered his family to play nicely, entertaining many viewers.

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