Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1315 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"They have beautiful voices": Old varsity friends reunite, chanting gospel hymns, SA moved

"They have beautiful voices": Old varsity friends reunite, chanting gospel hymns, SA moved

Family and Relationships

14 hours ago

"The tiles look so beautiful": Afrikaans couple shows DIY bathroom renovation, SA impressed

"The tiles look so beautiful": Afrikaans couple shows DIY bathroom renovation, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

16 hours ago

"Real friends make plans": Friends walk KFC drive-thru, avoiding long queue, SA in stitches

"Real friends make plans": Friends walk KFC drive-thru, avoiding long queue, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

19 hours ago

"He shows dedication": Mzansi reacts to Eastern Cape police officer chasing a suspect

"He shows dedication": Mzansi reacts to Eastern Cape police officer chasing a suspect

People

22 hours ago

"Those are super nice": SA impressed with PEP Home's budget-friendly kitchenware finds

"Those are super nice": SA impressed with PEP Home's budget-friendly kitchenware finds

People

a day ago

"They made it worse by hiding": CEO and HR manager caught cheating at Coldplay concert, SA stunned

"They made it worse by hiding": CEO and HR manager caught cheating at Coldplay concert, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a day ago

"Phenomenal little man": Feel Good kid, Desmond Koolen gets big honour at school, SA moved

"Phenomenal little man": Feel Good kid, Desmond Koolen gets big honour at school, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a day ago

Desmond, the "Feel Good Kid," was honoured for making Team SA in the performing arts. He qualified in acting, singing, and modelling for the World Championship.

"You're so brave": Wife announced husband's cancer-free triumph to flight passengers, SA moved

"You're so brave": Wife announced husband's cancer-free triumph to flight passengers, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A brave wife announced her husband's cancer-free status to flight passengers, celebrating his resilience after three battles. Their story touched many.

"Rich people are humble": Millionaire shares reason for driving same car for 20 years, SA divided

"Rich people are humble": Millionaire shares reason for driving same car for 20 years, SA divided

People

a day ago

A 58-year-old millionaire explained his affordable lifestyle and investment secrets, including Rule 72. He added that he has driven the same car for years.

"Safe delivery queens": Pregnant women in the labour ward dance their way to motherhood, SA amused

"Safe delivery queens": Pregnant women in the labour ward dance their way to motherhood, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a day ago

A charming video of four heavily pregnant women dancing in a labour ward, awaiting the arrival of their bundles of joy, sparked laughter across social media.

"They helped them in the end": Taxi driver's Swati stand-off with English passengers sparks laughter

"They helped them in the end": Taxi driver's Swati stand-off with English passengers sparks laughter

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A taxi driver's amusing interaction with passengers, who insisted on English, as he stuck to Swati, was detailed. The funny clip showcased local culture.

"A lot has changed": US doctor shares insight about working at Baragwanath hospital, SA moved

"A lot has changed": US doctor shares insight about working at Baragwanath hospital, SA moved

People

2 days ago

A US doctor's detailed account of his last year of medical training in Johannesburg revealed intense trauma care and profound cultural observations.

"Great marketing strategy": Mzansi reacts to taxi drivers' responses when asked to promote R&B song

"Great marketing strategy": Mzansi reacts to taxi drivers' responses when asked to promote R&B song

People

2 days ago

Two local gents learned a hilarious lesson about genre preferences while promoting their R&B track at a Maskandi-loving taxi rank after being turned down.

"Dropping hit after hit every week": Mzansi reacts to Prophet Mboro's energetic church performance

"Dropping hit after hit every week": Mzansi reacts to Prophet Mboro's energetic church performance

People

2 days ago

A vibrant video of Prophet Mboro's church performance went viral, captivating online audiences and sparking laughter with his unique worship style.

"Zulu men are always happy": Hungry man gets loud at KFC, SA in stitches

"Zulu men are always happy": Hungry man gets loud at KFC, SA in stitches

People

2 days ago

A man's loud and hilarious expression of hunger at a KFC outlet, featuring ululations and jumping, led to him receiving his order quickly and became a viral hit.

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