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Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

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 at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3245 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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US opens portal showcasing medical, technical and military jobs for foreign nationals

US opens portal showcasing medical, technical and military jobs for foreign nationals

People

an hour ago

"Our police are so fit": KZN law enforcement officers' energetic joint dance routine goes viral

"Our police are so fit": KZN law enforcement officers' energetic joint dance routine goes viral

People

2 hours ago

"Don't stop, go for a PhD": TUT cleaner Mpho Makgotlho graduates with a Master's degree

"Don't stop, go for a PhD": TUT cleaner Mpho Makgotlho graduates with a Master's degree

People

4 hours ago

"We feel your pain": Beloved 76-year-old social media sensation Gogo passes away, Mzansi mourns

"We feel your pain": Beloved 76-year-old social media sensation Gogo passes away, Mzansi mourns

Family and Relationships

5 hours ago

"Sports are a huge thing": Australian mom shares differences between Mzansi and Aussie schools

"Sports are a huge thing": Australian mom shares differences between Mzansi and Aussie schools

Family and Relationships

18 hours ago

"This lesson is valuable": Phiwa clarifies differences between Nguni languages and clan identities

"This lesson is valuable": Phiwa clarifies differences between Nguni languages and clan identities

People

18 hours ago

"Push through": Afrikaner man sends heartfelt message to SA H-2A farmers working in the US

"Push through": Afrikaner man sends heartfelt message to SA H-2A farmers working in the US

People

19 hours ago

Michael Scheepers's beach message encouraged South African H-2A workers in the US through the final stretch, earning praise as a reminder of home.

"Bhele, well done": Reverend Mlombi inspires Mzansi with 70 days of sobriety milestone, SA moved

"Bhele, well done": Reverend Mlombi inspires Mzansi with 70 days of sobriety milestone, SA moved

People

a day ago

Reverend Mawuzole Mlombi celebrates 70 days of sobriety after rehab for alcohol abuse, sharing an encouraging recovery update that draws praise from fans.

MultiChoice confirms another channel cancellation on the DStv platform after 13 years

MultiChoice confirms another channel cancellation on the DStv platform after 13 years

People

a day ago

DStv will remove another long-standing channel on 11 November 2026 as MultiChoice streamlines its line-up, following a year of cuts across popular packages.

How to make easy milk tart fridge tart with Tennis biscuits and condensed milk

How to make easy milk tart fridge tart with Tennis biscuits and condensed milk

People

a day ago

A South African creator turns classic milk tart into a creamy fridge tart with condensed milk and Tennis biscuits, winning praise for this new viral recipe.

"The guy had a wife here": Rachel Kolisi celebrates Siya Kolisi's sister Liphelo's valedictory

"The guy had a wife here": Rachel Kolisi celebrates Siya Kolisi's sister Liphelo's valedictory

People

a day ago

Rachel Kolisi celebrated Liphelo Madlingozi’s valedictory service, sharing a photo that drew praise for her lasting support of the young woman she helped raise.

"Education is a flex": SA medical students celebrate being 6 weeks away from becoming doctors

"Education is a flex": SA medical students celebrate being 6 weeks away from becoming doctors

People

a day ago

South African medical students joyfully mark six years of training in a viral video, singing and dancing in scrubs as viewers praise their hard work.

"The GOAT is back": Jacob Zuma exercise video draws heartfelt wishes amid health concerns

"The GOAT is back": Jacob Zuma exercise video draws heartfelt wishes amid health concerns

People

2 days ago

Jacob Zuma’s Nkandla workout video went viral on Instagram, with dumbbell lifts prompting political jokes and heartfelt well-wishes from South Africans online today.

Degree or matric? Report reveals how long South Africans take to find employment

Degree or matric? Report reveals how long South Africans take to find employment

People

2 days ago

Non-degree job seekers find work faster than graduates, but face higher unemployment. Corporate roles take up to 16.3 months to fill in South Africa today.

"Unity is what will fix this country": CoolStoryBru weighs in on the national shutdown

"Unity is what will fix this country": CoolStoryBru weighs in on the national shutdown

People

3 days ago

South Africa’s 19 October shutdown over high fuel prices gained support, as citizens demanded lower fuel taxes and urged action on rising electricity costs.

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