Best News & Entertainment '24

Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

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 at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3376 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"You're so cool": 'Because We Said So' podcast co-host Landzy Gama serves body goals

"You're so cool": 'Because We Said So' podcast co-host Landzy Gama serves body goals

People

a day ago

"Such a beautiful child": Benin boy with striking coloured eyes goes viral

"Such a beautiful child": Benin boy with striking coloured eyes goes viral

People

a day ago

"We have our own problems": Afrikaner says expat in US reveals tough economic realities

"We have our own problems": Afrikaner says expat in US reveals tough economic realities

People

2 days ago

"We don't baby them": Australian expat shares surprising observation about South African kids

"We don't baby them": Australian expat shares surprising observation about South African kids

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

2026 Local government election: KZN residents hold symbolic funeral for ANC

2026 Local government election: KZN residents hold symbolic funeral for ANC

People

2 days ago

South Africa ranks 2nd in Africa as a study shows R153 billion AI job opportunity for youth

South Africa ranks 2nd in Africa as a study shows R153 billion AI job opportunity for youth

People

2 days ago

"Well deserved": Passenger and driver team up to win R20k on live Kfm radio quiz, SA moved

"Well deserved": Passenger and driver team up to win R20k on live Kfm radio quiz, SA moved

People

2 days ago

Cape Town Uber driver Gavin was close to quitting over fuel costs before passenger Zahra joined him on Kfm Mornings, winning R20,000 as listeners donated fuel.

Proudly SA to Europe: How the popular board game 30 Seconds became an international hit

Proudly SA to Europe: How the popular board game 30 Seconds became an international hit

People

2 days ago

Discover how South African Calie Esterhuyse created 30 Seconds, the party game that crossed borders to sell thousands in Ireland and become a Dutch TV show.

"They'll be at 20% in 2029": Coolstorybru reacts to ANC's election performance, SA unfazed

"They'll be at 20% in 2029": Coolstorybru reacts to ANC's election performance, SA unfazed

People

2 days ago

Cool Story Bru analyses ANC vote tallies in the 2026 local elections, showing a fall to 31% and sparking strong reactions across South Africa as voters react.

"Our teacher has to win": Zuluboy moves to the Top 3 of SASMA, Mzansi rallies

"Our teacher has to win": Zuluboy moves to the Top 3 of SASMA, Mzansi rallies

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

Eastern Cape toddler Zuluboy charmed fans with a theatrical plea for final votes after reaching the top three for Social Media Child Influencer of the Year.

"Going the extra mile": Woman shares surprising comparison update between Checkers and Woolies pots

"Going the extra mile": Woman shares surprising comparison update between Checkers and Woolies pots

People

3 days ago

A South African creator's Woolworths Oslo vs Checkers Amelia pot comparison exposed a missing non-stick detail and raised questions about the price difference.

"What a gift": Woman discovers hidden talent of Vumatel technician who came to fix her internet

"What a gift": Woman discovers hidden talent of Vumatel technician who came to fix her internet

People

3 days ago

A Vumatel technician stunned a Stellenbosch homeowner with a Titanic piano performance, inspiring South Africans to offer contributions towards buying him a piano.

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: 3 colleagues go grocery shopping to settle cheapest store debate

Checkers vs Woolies vs Pick n Pay: 3 colleagues go grocery shopping to settle cheapest store debate

People

3 days ago

A Johannesburg creator's grocery price comparison at Pick n Pay, Checkers and Woolworths reveals the cheapest basket and the money-saving tactics viewers shared.

"A whole family gathering": Rachel Kolisi shares her chaotic and wholesome mommy-mode morning

"A whole family gathering": Rachel Kolisi shares her chaotic and wholesome mommy-mode morning

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

Rachel Kolisi’s hoped-for sleep-in became a family pillow fight, with the dog joining in. South Africans called the chaotic morning deeply relatable online.

"Modern hero": Man leaves job to walk across South Africa in support of rural farmers

"Modern hero": Man leaves job to walk across South Africa in support of rural farmers

People

3 days ago

Rural activist Petrus Sitho returns to public attention after Donovan Marx’s brutal assault, as his protest walks and funding draw sharply divided reactions.

Bongiwe Mati