Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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

2271 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Lesson to many stepchildren": Young man builds a stunning home for stepfather, SA moved

Family and Relationships

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Lobola on debt offer amazes SA: Woman warns ladies about marrying in community of property

Family and Relationships

4 hours ago

"They think a visa is citizenship": 3 Nigerian men deported from Mzansi over social media posts

People

7 hours ago

"He's not in a good mood": Woman gets blue ticked by a township 'Jesus' figure, SA astonished

People

9 hours ago

"It's happening too much now": Snake catcher called to remove puff adder in a mall, SA stunned

People

11 hours ago

"Life is full of lessons": UNISA student forced to repeat entire year after missing 1 assignment

People

13 hours ago

"Animals should be priority one": Woman shares update after Pretoria Zoo concerns, SA concerned

People

a day ago

A content creator shared a TikTok video with an update on the Pretoria Zoo, moving away from her initial boycott call to advocate for the facility's restoration.

"Things we never thought existed": People douse tombstone with beer while cheering, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A viral TikTok video showed a group of young men and women dousing a tombstone with alcohol after a funeral service, sparking a massive online debate.

"Happiness is free": ZCC church member filmed dancing to gospel song at Engen garage, SA entertained

People

a day ago

A viral TikTok video showed a ZCC church member dancing to gospel music at an Engen filling station, sparking a wave of positive reactions online.

"Close that pool": Vaal teen drowns at public swimming pool while out with soccer mates, SA pained

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A Facebook post sharing local news shared details of a teenage boy’s death, who tragically drowned at the Sharpeville swimming pool while with his friends.

"Ban him": Tourist fumes after being fined for exiting vehicle at Kruger National Park, SA aggrieved

People

a day ago

A tourist at Kruger National Park received a R2,500 fine after exiting his vehicle to look for lions, sparking outrage online due to his reaction toward rangers.

"Jet is my girl": R1k Woolworths coat found at Jet for half the price with same fabric, SA stunned

People

a day ago

A content creator shared a TikTok video showing two similar coats from Woolworths and Jet Store with a 50% price difference, stunning many social media users.

"They sound so good": St Stithians College girls enter 5FM's War Cry Championship, SA impressed

People

2 days ago

St Stithians College girls went viral on TikTok after a high-energy war cry performance featuring colourful jumpsuits and their Head of School on electric guitar.

"Bro, don't fumble": Montage shows woman kneeling to serve hubby at each meal, SA divided

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A viral TikTok video of a man showcasing his wife kneeling to serve him multiple meals sparked a massive debate on traditional respect and modern relationships.

"They're testing us": R4k blueberries and inflated fruit prices amid fuel hike leave SA disturbed

People

2 days ago

A viral TikTok sparked an intense debate over South Africa's skyrocketing food prices after a student spotted a tub of blueberries retailing for thousands of rands.

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