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

2116 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"He's a legend": Gent causes a scene over KFC chicken pieces, SA in stitches

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"Hope he learns his lesson": Cape Town tannie stops traffic to confront taxi driver, SA impressed

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"This is amazing": Chef feeds family of 4 with R150 budget at Woolworths, SA impressed

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"Love that you shared this": Afrikaner woman in the US shows grocery prices, SA debates

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"Cat Matlala is now in the bag”: Woolies bag used to rescue terrified kitten, SA teases

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"He's a happy soul": Elderly Eastern Cape student arrives late for school, SA entertained

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"Trump won't be happy": SA Journalist speaks on Afrikaners being the only refugees allowed in the US

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In a TikTok video, journalist Max du Preez criticised the US for accepting thousands of Afrikaner refugees while Donald Trump’s administration blocks others.

"So happy for two strangers": Woman gets engaged to partner 27 years older, SA moved

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A content creator shared a video of her casual Nando’s engagement to her partner, who is 27 years her senior, receiving love and well-wishes on social media.

"Need to run to Woolies now": Woman shares Woolworths shoe plug, SA impressed

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A woman shared a TikTok video of stylish Woolworths shoe plugs featuring heels, flats, and sandals starting from R299, impressing many social media users.

"Thanks for the plug": Woman showcases Revlon hair combo set marked down at Clicks, SA wowed

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A local TikTok user went viral after sharing a massive Revlon hair tool sale at Clicks with savings of over R1000 on hot brushes, impressing many viewers.

"It's the size of the loaf": Massive rat spotted in bread shelf at Cape Town grocery store

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A viral TikTok video showed a massive rat eating bread on a shelf at a Cape Town grocery store in Strand Street, leaving many social media users disgusted.

"He is brave": Petrol attendant faces his fear during his dream vacation, SA moved

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Popular creator Bigmankg surprises Krugersdorp petrol attendant Thapelo Benjamin with his first flight and a heartwarming trip to Cape Town, touching many viewers.

Central Blue’s estate's affordable homes now linked to major retail development in Cape Town

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Construction has started on the 8,000sqm Central Blue Shopping Centre in Cape Town, featuring Super Spar, Clicks, and KFC, and viewers are excited about it.

"The dangers of causing drama": Road rage incident sparks controversy

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A viral Facebook video by Tshepo Malakapato Lucky showed a mini-truck driver repeatedly hitting a VW to escape a confrontation at an Engen garage.

"Much respect to you": 19-year-old farmer shows reality of his life in South Africa, Mzansi wowed

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A viral post shared on Facebook by Regen Roots went viral after showcasing the peaceful and productive life of a 19-year-old South African regenerative farmer.

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