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

1423 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"Frame it, and sell it in dollars": KZN man's traditional carpets spark interest online

"Frame it, and sell it in dollars": KZN man's traditional carpets spark interest online

People

2 hours ago

"It's Uber Eats for a week": Students hyped over R5k NSFAS allowance, SA debates

"It's Uber Eats for a week": Students hyped over R5k NSFAS allowance, SA debates

People

5 hours ago

"Covid robbed me of this experience": Phelophepa train has SA wishing to visit the moving hospital

"Covid robbed me of this experience": Phelophepa train has SA wishing to visit the moving hospital

People

9 hours ago

"Catering for the rich": Woolworths Tygervalley flagship store gives absolute luxury

"Catering for the rich": Woolworths Tygervalley flagship store gives absolute luxury

People

19 hours ago

"Valuable information": Woman shares job portals recruiters use to advertise, SA shows gratitude

"Valuable information": Woman shares job portals recruiters use to advertise, SA shows gratitude

People

21 hours ago

"Be a Mzansi nomad": American couple regrets Cape Town move after visiting Durban, SA divided

"Be a Mzansi nomad": American couple regrets Cape Town move after visiting Durban, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a day ago

"Happiness is a choice": Gqeberha traffic officer entertains motorists at intersection, SA amused

"Happiness is a choice": Gqeberha traffic officer entertains motorists at intersection, SA amused

People

a day ago

A Gqeberha traffic officer entertained motorists with his joyful dance moves while directing traffic, earning praise and admiration from online users.

"Celebrate your efforts, my brother": KZN gent wows SA with his stylish, modern shack

"Celebrate your efforts, my brother": KZN gent wows SA with his stylish, modern shack

People

a day ago

A TikTok video of a man showcasing his gorgeous, modern shack with luxury furniture and décor inspired many social media users, who praised his efforts.

"It's MMA, not boxing": Couple makes fun of Dricus vs Khamzat fight in reenactment video, SA divided

"It's MMA, not boxing": Couple makes fun of Dricus vs Khamzat fight in reenactment video, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A local couple's hilarious take on the Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev UFC fight had viewers in stitches and sparked a heated debate about MMA and its fans.

"Mama's love is priceless": Flight Attendant's reunion with family after 10 months has SA moved

"Mama's love is priceless": Flight Attendant's reunion with family after 10 months has SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

An Emirates flight attendant from the Philippines surprised her mom with a visit after 10 months, sparking an emotional reunion that left many viewers in tears.

"There are levels to this": KZN woman flies to Joburg for R4500 braids, SA divided

"There are levels to this": KZN woman flies to Joburg for R4500 braids, SA divided

People

2 days ago

An affluent woman's video of her luxury R4500 braiding journey in Johannesburg sparked an online debate about expensive hair services, quality, and value.

"Spending smarter is a wise choice": US woman explains why Pep is her favourite store, SA moved

"Spending smarter is a wise choice": US woman explains why Pep is her favourite store, SA moved

People

4 days ago

An American woman's TikTok video praising the affordable SA retailer Pep went viral, sparking a conversation about smart spending and fashion trends.

"Sell on Takealot": Woman showcases peel-and-stick wall panels used as headboards, SA impressed

"Sell on Takealot": Woman showcases peel-and-stick wall panels used as headboards, SA impressed

People

4 days ago

A woman’s video showcased peel-and-stick panels as a practical headboard solution for people who like changing their spaces, sparking online praise and inquiries.

"No baby deserves this": Young boy visits late mom's grave to give a school update, SA moved

"No baby deserves this": Young boy visits late mom's grave to give a school update, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A video of a young boy giving his late mom an update on his first day at school at her grave touched many social media users, who praised his love and innocence.

"This is useful information": Man lists key documents to secure teaching job in Korea, SA grateful

"This is useful information": Man lists key documents to secure teaching job in Korea, SA grateful

People

4 days ago

A South African man shared a helpful guide on the essential documents needed to secure a teaching job in Korea, inspiring others to seek opportunities abroad.

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