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

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"Cape Town market is cooked": SA astonished by R6M house in Cape Town's Bellville

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"A star is a star": Limpopo Boy shines in Vietnam during dance workshop, SA impressed

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"Yoh, but the wind is hectic:" Cape Town wind knocks people down, SA stunned

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"Maparents let's vote": Zuluboy's supporter rallies support for his SASMA nomination, SA moved

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"The Spring videos we want to see": Water splashers spare delivery driver during street water fights

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"Try US citizens": US farmer struggles to recruit H-2A visa workers despite R25,000 weekly salary

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Checkers clears up Xtra Savings cashback confusion after woman questions rewards

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A South African woman questioned the Checkers Xtra Savings card's lack of cashback, igniting debate over its loyalty programme compared to competitors.

"She's always smiling": BI Phakathi gives huge tip to a vendor struggling to sell boerewors rolls

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Philanthropist BI Phakathi visits Natasha, a Brakpan boerewors roll vendor, surprising her with a generous cash gift, showcasing her hard work and humility.

"Tell me more": Woman reveals most affordable Asian country for South Africans, Mzansi wowed

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A South African creator highlights Vietnam's affordability, revealing five-star hotels from R800 and street food for R20, prompting travel excitement among viewers.

"He loves it": US comedian's hilarious reaction to Ramaphosa’s ‘Cupcake’ nickname leaves SA Amused

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Arabic comedian Uncle Saro experiences joy as South Africans fondly nickname their president 'Cupcake,' praising their warmth and announcing a visit to Mzansi.

"Our future rugby heroes": Little patriots' national anthem has SA feeling proud

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Preschoolers from Happy Hours Pre-Primary School in Port Alfred joyfully sang the national anthem in vibrant Springbok gear, embodying unity and patriotism.

"We're all crying, right?": Wife reunites husband with best friend after 13 years apart, SA moved

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A UK woman organised a surprise reunion for her husband and his childhood best friend after 13 years apart, capturing emotions that resonated with viewers online.

"She was waiting for this day": Woman praised for smart Shoprite trolley dash strategy

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A woman gained viral attention after her bold Shoprite trolley dash focused on high-value appliances, impressing viewers with her strategic approach.

"R40k tax is a scam": Senior Data Engineer's payslip reveals a wild monthly tax hit, SA astonished

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Boni Xaba reveals a Senior Data Engineer's R128,000 payslip, with over R42,000 in deductions. Explore the South African tax debate ignited by these figures.

"This is embarrassing": Chaos in Gauteng mall as youth continue Spring Day water splashing

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Youth in Gauteng disrupted shoppers with a Spring Day water fight at a mall, igniting online debate about water waste amid Johannesburg's crisis.

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