Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"He's super fit": Limpopo cyclist cruises in new bicycle and teases new trip, SA entertained

"He's super fit": Limpopo cyclist cruises in new bicycle and teases new trip, SA...

People

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"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction workers, SA touched

"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction...

Family and Relationships

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"Awesome movie": Woman breaks down in tears watching the Straw movie scene, SA moved

"Awesome movie": Woman breaks down in tears watching the Straw movie scene, SA...

People

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"She's saluting her hero": Traffic officer salutes daughter before going to work, SA touched

"She's saluting her hero": Traffic officer salutes daughter before going to...

Family and Relationships

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"We're built different": Afrikaner H2A workers find joy on US farm, SA entertained

"We're built different": Afrikaner H2A workers find joy on US farm, SA...

Family and Relationships

a day ago

"Let's do it together": Man shares 100K in government support for spaza shop business, SA wowed

"Let's do it together": Man shares 100K in government support for spaza shop...

People

2 days ago

"He even dressed up": Woman takes her uncle on his first restaurant visit, SA touched

"He even dressed up": Woman takes her uncle on his first restaurant visit, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A woman touches social media after taking her uncle to a restaurant for the first time, with many showering her with blessings for the heartwarming gesture.

"They look so good": Woman plugs others with gorgeous Pep coat retailing for R379, SA impressed

"They look so good": Woman plugs others with gorgeous Pep coat retailing for R379, SA impressed

People

2 days ago

A woman's stylish grey coat from Pep store revealed how easy it was to look classy on a budget. The woman paired the R379 coat with jeans, sneakers and a cap.

"Keep showing us": Woman's joy in snow captivates amidst cold snap, SA entertained

"Keep showing us": Woman's joy in snow captivates amidst cold snap, SA entertained

People

2 days ago

A woman and her colleagues were happy to see snow while on a work site. She was working in Noupoort, an area where the Northern and Eastern Cape meet.

"African kids are so loving": Teacher's kindness cultivates joyful bonds with learners, SA touched

"African kids are so loving": Teacher's kindness cultivates joyful bonds with learners, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A sweet video of a teacher bonding with her learners touched many social media users. The learners were playing with her hair, while others hugged her.

"The place is so beautiful": Woman and friends explore Lagos before heading back home, SA impressed

"The place is so beautiful": Woman and friends explore Lagos before heading back home, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A content creator shared a vlog of her last days in Lagos with her besties, and it went viral. Internet users loved their island boat trip and poolside vibes.

"He's envious": Man vents about his marriage and expresses dislike towards his wife, SA astonished

"He's envious": Man vents about his marriage and expresses dislike towards his wife, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A man went viral after venting in his car about how much he hated his wife. He said he was only with her because he was broke and couldn't afford to leave.

"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

People

3 days ago

A local man caught people's attention after showing his beautiful facial birthmark shaped like the African continent. Viewers showered him with compliments.

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A gogo’s reaction to getting a new cellphone from her grandchild left viewers emotional and smiling. Her joy, laughter and gratitude captured hearts instantly.

"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

People

3 days ago

A young lady unboxed a gorgeous R3900 couch from Takealot, which left social media in awe. Her video sparked decor envy, excitement, and shopping plans.

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