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

1692 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"I felt your pain": Woman shares things she misses as a South African living in the US, SA reacts

People

10 hours ago

"May life be kind to you both": 22-year-old couple ties the knot at Home Affairs, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

12 hours ago

"Please share a link": UK man's gorgeous Cape Town apartment tour leaves SA stunned by price

People

15 hours ago

"She never gatekeeps": Woman shares nearly R30K yearly earnings from content creation, SA impressed

People

19 hours ago

"You're spilling the beans": Man's hilarious remote control revival hack goes viral, SA amused

People

22 hours ago

"He's going to be a president": 3-Year Old Boy’s National Anthem Version Charms Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a day ago

"That's not his voice": UK podcasters react to edited clip of Zuma's English struggle, SA debates

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A viral TikTok video of UK podcasters reacting to an edited clip of former President Jacob Zuma struggling with English sparked amusement and a heated debate.

"He's clever": Man fills trolley with chicken and cheese during trolley dash challenge, SA impressed

People

a day ago

A viral video of a Shoprite employee strategically filling his trolley with 10 bags of chicken and blocks of cheese in a one-minute dash stunned viewers.

"South Africans are creative": Gugulethu entrepreneur's mobile braai service moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A video of a Gugulethu man pushing a trolley with a lit braai stand showcased his brilliant and resourceful business idea, which touched many viewers.

Wholesome moment of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's song, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A heartwarming video of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's new song at a Shell garage received many views and love online.

"You have a gorgeous home": Woman shows off her modern, smart kitchen and lounge, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A woman's video showcasing her gorgeous kitchen, complete with a massive Carrol Boyes collection and Smeg appliances, impressed social media users.

"This is so heartwarming": Woman’s surprise return home from America moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A woman's emotional TikTok video of her surprising her family with an unexpected return home from America showcased a heartwarming family reunion.

"We grew up on straw curls": Salon owner showcases curls made with plastic straws, SA reacts

People

2 days ago

A viral TikTok video of hairstylists using plastic straws to curl hair captivated thousands of viewers with the simple, creative, and long-lasting technique.

'You should try their cakes": UK man impressed by Woolworths store and goods, SA reacts

People

2 days ago

A UK content creator's TikTok video documenting his shopping trip at Woolies confirmed the store’s ‘boujee’ reputation among South African viewers.

"Let her experience everything": Mom's video trying out seafood for the first time has SA amused

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A hilarious video of a mom trying mussels and prawns for the first time went viral after she ate the shells, leaving her daughter stunned and viewers amused.

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