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

2647 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"At least you were respectful": Kasi man goes around shutting foreign nationals' spaza shops

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"Employment created": Checkers Sixty60 experiences massive delivery jam due to protests, SA debates

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"RAF is going to be bankrupt": Video of delivery biker's driving test has SA in stitches

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"Please start Xhosa lessons": Xhosa-speaking man's banter about staff's English names has SA wowed

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Woolworths launches new MyDifference Plus loyalty tier with cashback rewards

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Woolworths launches a cash-back rewards programme for WRewards members, offering savings on food and fashion purchases amidst rising living costs in South Africa.

"We have serious issues": SA reacts to the proposed vaping ban awaiting final implementation

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Popular creator Cool Story Bru examines South Africa's proposed laws to ban vaping in public, attracting criticism for harsh penalties amid pressing national issues.

"We are not a sick nation": Nurse urges community members to visit empty local clinic, SA debates

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A KwaZulu-Natal nurse urges locals to visit her empty clinic after the 30 June protests, leaving viewers excited for quicker public health services.

"This is so beautiful": Man shares heartwarming 10-year progress of his relationship, SA moved

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Philani Mnisi celebrates a decade with his partner, showcasing their journey from humble beginnings to luxury living, amid heartfelt responses from Mzansi.

"You must work hard": Young man celebrates getting a job after 'mabahambe' protests, SA moved

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A young South African man, @xx.ludizdiz, celebrates finding employment after the 30 June march, crediting the protest for job openings amid community support.

Tshwane residents face fines up to R75,000 for alleged prepaid meter tampering

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Tshwane homeowners are facing false prepaid electricity tampering fines of up to R75,000 due to a deceptive scheme involving municipal subcontractors.

"Way to go": SA teen who earned spot at Pokémon World Finals in USA seeks sponsorship, SA moved

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A 14-year-old boy named Jordyn has qualified for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. His family seeks funding to travel to San Francisco to represent South Africa.

"Yoh, ngekhe": Woman with 15 years of experience and an MBA's salary astonishes Mzansi

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Boni Xaba reviews a payslip of a highly qualified woman earning just over R10,000. South Africans share advice on remote work and public sector roles.

"She is spectacular": Dad shares special sporting bond with his passionate young daughter, SA moved

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A Kraaifontein dad and his daughter cheer on the Springboks in a heartwarming video, captivating South Africans with their adorable couch coaching moment.

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