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

2762 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Best Asian grocery market": Korean foodie in SA hyped by Asian grocery store in Durban, SA wowed

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"The future of EMS looks bright": Young boy stuns South Africa with paramedic roleplay

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"Zulus are cool": Young boy says he wants to be Zulu when he gets older, SA in stitches

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"Cement will make you sick": Makhi Thee Shwappa's latest cement skit has Mzansi concerned

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"The future is bright": Young boy showcases tailoring skills and dreams of making custom suits

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"Such a fast learner": American kid teaches mom to count in Afrikaans, SA impressed

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"Keep the content coming": Woman shares how she got R3 million in funding to study abroad, SA wowed

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2 days ago

Oxford PhD candidate Bertha Tobias reveals how she secured over R3 million in funding through the Rhodes Trust, sharing three key steps in her journey.

"She made you look like them": Woman's Chinese makeover goes viral after foundation fail, SA amused

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2 days ago

An African woman's traditional Chinese makeover experience in China turns humorous as mismatched makeup leads to a stunning transformation with a regal headpiece.

Pepkor's PlusB Bank aims for 1.8 million customers, challenging Capitec's reign

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Pepkor will launch PlusB, a commercial bank, in April 2027, converting 6,500 stores into banking hubs, challenging Capitec's dominance with a data-driven approach.

"What a humble lady": Tannie gets a handsome reward for R5 generosity from BI Phakathi, SA moved

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A South African woman's act of kindness, giving R5 to BI Phakathi, highlights generosity despite hardship, sparking emotional reactions on social media.

"They can't take it away": Family of 25 wins bid to return to Constantia ancestral home, SA moved

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2 days ago

A Constantia family of 25 wins a court order to return to ancestral Paris Fleur farm as a historic land dispute unfolds amidst community reactions.

"Why didn't I think of this sooner?": Woman uses ChatGPT for Checkers grocery shopping, SA impressed

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2 days ago

A South African content creator uses ChatGPT to plan a R500 Checkers Sixty60 grocery haul for 10 days, showcasing budgeting hacks and practical meal ideas.

"You made me cry": Young man surprises emotional gogo with warm pyjamas and sleepers, SA moved

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2 days ago

A young South African man moved hearts by gifting his grandmother pink pyjamas and slippers. Her emotional reaction resonated deeply with viewers on TikTok.

"She looks exactly like her": Connie Fergurson's lookalike leaves Mzansi astonished

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3 days ago

A Botswana woman has gone viral for her uncanny resemblance to Connie Ferguson, sharing similar features, height, and accent, leaving Mzansi in disbelief.

"Black excellence": Elihle Stali explores an international deal for AI smart glasses, SA wowed

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3 days ago

Elihle Stali, a 24-year-old South African innovator, enters talks with an international manufacturer about AI-powered smart glasses for visually impaired users.

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