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

1151 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"We love our president": Man jokingly warns Donald Trump to be nice to our Cupcake, SA in stitches

"We love our president": Man jokingly warns Donald Trump to be nice to our Cupca...

People

an hour ago

"It's not witchcraft": Snake slithers into the family house wall, SA astonished

"It's not witchcraft": Snake slithers into the family house wall, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

2 hours ago

"It's giving planned kid": University student's room tour sparks smiles and amazement in SA

"It's giving planned kid": University student's room tour sparks smiles and amaz...

Family and Relationships

4 hours ago

"She closed with facts": Zingiswa Losi impresses Mzansi with her bold truth at the White House

"She closed with facts": Zingiswa Losi impresses Mzansi with her bold truth at t...

People

7 hours ago

"Men will never know": Taxi drivers talk about signs of cheating in relationships, SA entertained

"Men will never know": Taxi drivers talk about signs of cheating in relationship...

Family and Relationships

14 hours ago

"Am I Xhosa?": American woman compares her face after a Xhosa tribe link, SA agrees

"Am I Xhosa?": American woman compares her face after a Xhosa tribe link, SA agr...

People

2 days ago

“Great job, guys”: Khayelitsha businessman shows off modern shack with gorgeous interior, SA stunned

“Great job, guys”: Khayelitsha businessman shows off modern shack with gorgeous interior, SA stunned

People

2 days ago

A man from Khayelitsha showed off his budget-friendly shack with five-star finishes, leaving Mzansi dreaming about turning small shacks into stylish havens.

"He loves people": President Cyril Ramaphosa entertains locals in the US, SA touched

"He loves people": President Cyril Ramaphosa entertains locals in the US, SA touched

People

2 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa surprised many people after turning and greeting locals in the US, instead of going inside the building for his meeting.

"The kingdom is winning": Bride and groom moved by the holy spirit during their wedding, SA divided

"The kingdom is winning": Bride and groom moved by the holy spirit during their wedding, SA divided

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A young couple was overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit during their wedding in their church. They worshipped, praising God before falling on the ground.

"You're now an Amerikaner": Afrikaner man showcases peaceful, honest farm life in the US, SA wowed

"You're now an Amerikaner": Afrikaner man showcases peaceful, honest farm life in the US, SA wowed

People

3 days ago

An Afrikaner man shared a video of himself buying eggs on a trust-based farm system in the US, leaving viewers in awe of the peaceful lifestyle and open honesty.

"You'll be fine": Daughter shares how her dad cut her off over selling her bed, SA astonished

"You'll be fine": Daughter shares how her dad cut her off over selling her bed, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A student shared that her dad and stepmom cut ties with her after she tried to sell a bed she had been keeping at their place, leaving Mzansi shocked.

"You are beautiful": ZCC couple's traditional wedding walk stuns in gorgeous outfits, SA impressed

"You are beautiful": ZCC couple's traditional wedding walk stuns in gorgeous outfits, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A ZCC couple went viral on TikTok for their elegant wedding attire and rhythmic march surrounded by church members, inspiring love and praise across the platform.

"It's beautiful": Afrikaner farmer shows off large US home after moving on H-2A visa, SA impressed

"It's beautiful": Afrikaner farmer shows off large US home after moving on H-2A visa, SA impressed

People

3 days ago

An Afrikaner farmer on an H-2A visa gave TikTok a tour of his spacious American home and yard, wowing South Africans with his new lifestyle and comfy setup.

"New age white folks": High school learners cause a stir with cool ride, SA in stitches

"New age white folks": High school learners cause a stir with cool ride, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A group of Afrikaner learners were spotted in a roofless red microbus, sparking laughter and vibes as the video spread across Facebook and won hearts online.

"The baby's first degree": Determined student graduates while holding her baby, SA touched

"The baby's first degree": Determined student graduates while holding her baby, SA touched

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A young mom walked across the graduation stage holding her baby to collect her degree. The audience gave her a standing ovation and cheered for her.

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