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

1913 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This is our queen": Man hunts for gorgeous Bafana Bafana supporter, SA reacts

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"Sincere condolences": Man bitten by Cape Cobra while napping under a tree passes away, SA grieves

People

2 days ago

"Thought you were in Europe": Joburger baffled by 8 PM sunshine during Cape Town visit, SA reacts

People

2 days ago

"Praying for you": Mom quits her job with no backup plan to protect her mental health, SA relates

People

3 days ago

"What a moment": Daughter breaks down as father surprises her after 13 years in prison, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"Learning patience from you": Wife's first visit to Malawi husband's home after 14 years of marriage

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"Turning lemons into lemonade": Young boys play in heavy KwaZulu-Natal rain, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A Facebook video showing three young boys in Southbroom, KZN, using surfboards to slide through their flooded yard during a storm left viewers impressed.

"You're an inspiration, bro": Firstborn breadwinner spoils family over festive, SA moved

People

3 days ago

A content creator shared an emotional TikTok video showing his homecoming and the progress of the house he is building for his family, touching viewers' hearts.

"This is eye-opening": Man’s guide to optimise leave in 2026 sparks debate

People

4 days ago

A creator shared a TikTok guide using 16 leave days to get 48 days off in 2026, and the colour-coded calendar is helping workers plan their best life

"Must be the ANC's bucket list": Massive KFC bucket on trailer has Mzansi cracking jokes

People

4 days ago

A viral Facebook post shared by Barney Simon showed a car towing a giant KFC bucket on the freeway, leading to hilarious jokes from social media users.

"That's worth a lot": Daughter sparks nostalgia after showing off mom's old banknotes, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A TikTok video of a young lady showing off her mother's stash of old South African banknotes sparked a massive online debate about the currency's worth.

"This is a sustainable approach": SA jumps in to assist malume after viral ice cream eating video

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A viral clip of Anga sparked support from the Black Child Rights Organisation, highlighting Ubuntu as they assist him in overcoming substance abuse and unemployment.

"Play this at his wedding": Afrikaans kid botching English leaves Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A viral TikTok video showed a nine-year-old Afrikaans boy attempting to speak English while standing at a baggage protection spot, entertaining many viewers.

"Let him enjoy": Family calls out unemployed malume for filling a glass with ice cream, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A viral TikTok video showed a family confronting an unemployed uncle for filling a tall glass with ice cream during the festive season, sparking an online backlash.

"This is beyond great": Groom gifted brand new tyres and money by friends at his wedding, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A viral video showed a groom in Limpopo receiving a set of expensive tyres and stacks of cash from his friends during his wedding ceremony, stunning any viewers.

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