Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"The baddest budget baddie": Woman proves you can become a baddie on a R500 budget, SA impressed

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"Love this man": Xhosa-speaking Chinese man starstruck after Siya Kolisi comments on his post

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"Any job is better than no job": Afrikaner refugee appreciates Walmart on her first day, SA moved

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"Penny is incredible": Former homeless woman builds R4.5 billion business empire from scratch

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"This warmed my heart": Jayden Crosson gives waitress 400% tip, SA moved

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"She’s pulling the Kim Kardashian card": Matshidiso praised for reaction to scandal

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"Deserves a nice tip": Delivery driver helps a locked-in customer retrieve their order, SA moved

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A South African woman, locked in her home, creatively retrieved her food delivery with a string. The cheerful delivery driver won hearts on TikTok.

"Love the nerve of this guy": KZN taxi driver charms gorgeous passenger, SA entertained

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A young KwaZulu-Natal woman captured a taxi driver's bold pitch for a serious relationship on video, sparking laughter and relatable reactions across South Africa.

"People are cruel": Motorists pull sharp nails from road after sabotage discovery, SA aggrieved

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A disturbing video shows a road studded with nails, sparking outrage and concern over potential spiking robberies targeting motorists, as bystanders intervene.

SA kid with medical challenges captures international attention with a Psalm of hope

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A young South African boy, Elian, inspires viewers worldwide by reciting Psalm 139 from his wheelchair, sharing a powerful message of faith and purpose.

"This looks delicious": Woman shares homemade Horlicks recipe made with pantry staples, SA wowed

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Natacha Visagie shares a homemade Horlicks recipe, reigniting nostalgia for South Africans as viewers request more beloved discontinued breakfast staples.

"This man is really brave": Mzansi stunned as man casually handles three mole snakes with no fear

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A South African man stuns viewers by calmly handling three mole snakes in a viral video, sparking debate over his extraordinary skill or recklessness.

"Shoprite is serving us legs, sana": Shoprite ladies turn heads in gorgeous new uniforms, SA wowed

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A vibrant group of Shoprite employees marched joyfully in full uniform through the streets, captivating onlookers with their energetic dance and stunning attire.

"Love that red glitter": Motor racer Chloe Stuarts shows the most beautiful car she's ever driven

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South African motor racing star Chloe Stuart, 17, shares a video of the stunning car she drove, showcasing her passion and gratitude for Pablo Clark Racing.

"Happy birthday Beyoncé": Siya Kolisi showers his little sister Liphelo with birthday love, SA moved

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Siya Kolisi shares a touching birthday tribute to his sister Liphelo on TikTok, showcasing their close bond with playful moments and heartfelt wishes from Mzansi.

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