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

2442 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Confidence is unmatched": Man convinces friends that his R1500 Gucci jacket is original, SA amused

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"He even looks Xhosa": Asian guy's McDonald's drive-thru order in isiXhosa stuns Mzansi

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16 hours ago

"You're insulting us": Man calls traditional dishes like mogodu struggle food, SA outraged

People

19 hours ago

"This is despicable": Footage of Johannesburg Catholic Church vandalism sparks outrage

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a day ago

"Money doesn't guarantee style": Car fanatic drags MySol customised Rolls-Royce Cullinan, SA divided

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a day ago

"Need this for a wedding": Woman shares budget-friendly formal wear from Shein, SA impressed

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a day ago

"Glad you had fun": Ugandan globetrotter’s vibrant final day vlog of SA holiday moves Mzansi

People

a day ago

A viral TikTok by @wanderwithdee shows a 24-year-old Ugandan traveller exploring Soweto and Mandela Square on her last day in SA, winning local praise.

"The guard deserves a raise": Security guard remains with 6-year-olds stranded at school, SA moved

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A shocking incident at Hayfields Primary School saw two six-year-olds left for five hours after school, sparking a massive community rescue and police probe.

"We're back here again": Wife throws out serial cheating husband in front of police, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A viral video shared by Galaletsang Precious shows her throwing out her husband, Thabiso, in front of police, exposing his job loss and Cash Crusaders loans.

"Let's go": American skateboarder heads to Worcester with 2 days to get to Cape Town, SA supports

People

2 days ago

American skateboarder @jaayfilms left fans inspired after hiding a cash prize near a Worcester road sign during day 104 of his trek to Cape Town.

SA Prof Mashudu Tshifularo's historic 3D middle ear transplant moves to clinical trials

People

2 days ago

University of Pretoria's Prof Mashudu Tshifularo is launching clinical trials at Steve Biko Academic Hospital using 3D-printed titanium bones to cure deafness.

Thailand cuts 60-day visa-free window for South Africans amid border crackdown

People

2 days ago

Thailand is cutting its 60-day visa exemption to 30 days for South Africans and 92 other countries due to rising tourist overstays and criminal activities.

"Zuma's problem with numbers": Grade R learners represent Mzansi's democratic presidents, SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

A viral video from Sewula Primary School shows Grade R learners portraying SA's democratic presidents, with a hilarious Jacob Zuma blunder stealing the show.

Limpopo illegal mining puts homes at risk of collapsing as soil caves in

People

3 days ago

University of Johannesburg mining experts have revealed how illegal miners stealing support pillars are causing massive surface cracks and infrastructure collapse.

"Taxi is wrong": Mahindra driver does not back down in tense road rage standoff with taxi, SA wowed

People

3 days ago

A viral TikTok video shows a bold Mahindra bakkie driver completely blocking off a minibus taxi trying to drive illegally into oncoming traffic in Johannesburg.

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