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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

“They're happy for you”: McDonald’s Employee Celebrates Graduation in Regalia at Work, SA Inspired

“They're happy for you”: McDonald’s Employee Celebrates Graduation in Regalia at...

People

a month ago

"Sitting on business": Brother gives sister's in-laws hard time before lobola negotiation, SA amused

"Sitting on business": Brother gives sister's in-laws hard time before lobola...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"I'm here to rewrite futures": Trans woman makes history with Ms SA 2025 entry, empowering others

"I'm here to rewrite futures": Trans woman makes history with Ms SA 2025...

People

a month ago

"Sweet little surprise": Young boy's heartwarming reaction to soldier mom's return home moves Mzansi

"Sweet little surprise": Young boy's heartwarming reaction to soldier mom's...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Salute": SA praises young man for speaking out against exploitation of the townships for aesthetics

"Salute": SA praises young man for speaking out against exploitation of the...

People

a month ago

"Only a few will understand": Family celebrates late dog's life in a beautiful send-off, SA divided

"Only a few will understand": Family celebrates late dog's life in a beautiful...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"He is not bothered": Zuluboy shares his uncle's secret about his girlfriend with his mom, SA amused

"He is not bothered": Zuluboy shares his uncle's secret about his girlfriend with his mom, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Locals were in stitches over toddler Zuluboy exposing his uncle's secret girlfriend visit in a viral TikTok clip that had everyone loving his fearless honesty.

"Parents are so embarrassing": Couple skips the lift, hauls grocery trolley upstairs, SA in stitches

"Parents are so embarrassing": Couple skips the lift, hauls grocery trolley upstairs, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A couple lifted their grocery trolley on the stairs at Hazyview Mall, leaving social media users in stitches and some wondering why they didn't take the elevator.

"She looked back at him": Man takes fiancée to her ex to get closure before wedding, SA stunned

"She looked back at him": Man takes fiancée to her ex to get closure before wedding, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A man drove his fiancée to her ex-boyfriend's house to get closure before their wedding. He watched them hug, and the woman returned to the car crying.

"Very refreshing": Maritzburg College boys deliver heartwarming war cry full of passion, SA touched

"Very refreshing": Maritzburg College boys deliver heartwarming war cry full of passion, SA touched

People

a month ago

An Instagram video of Maritzburg College learners passionately performing their war cry touched many social media users, who loved their oneness.

"He doesn't even know": Steve Harvey's face spotted on tombstone in Hammanskraal, SA amused

"He doesn't even know": Steve Harvey's face spotted on tombstone in Hammanskraal, SA amused

People

a month ago

A content creator shared photos of a tombstone in Hammanskraal with American actor Steve Harvey's face on it, leaving social media users in stitches.

"We're getting married to stay": Lawyer warns against marrying in community of property, SA divided

"We're getting married to stay": Lawyer warns against marrying in community of property, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A lawyer advised couples to have an antenuptial agreement, leaving Mzansi divided. Some were willing to risk it all, while others agreed with her.

"Let's revive the spirit of Ubuntu": Grandson honours gogo's new home with grand opening, SA moved

"Let's revive the spirit of Ubuntu": Grandson honours gogo's new home with grand opening, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A grandson invited his community to witness the grand opening of his gogo's home, built with the help of TikTok users who donated money to the family.

"He passed the vibe check": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to student greeting him as Cupcake, SA amused

"He passed the vibe check": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to student greeting him as Cupcake, SA amused

People

a month ago

A local student called President Cyril Ramaphosa Cupcake while greeting him during his gold outing, and he waved back, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

"Keep the hits coming": Cute baby's reaction to Pabi Cooper's song has SA obsessed with her groove

"Keep the hits coming": Cute baby's reaction to Pabi Cooper's song has SA obsessed with her groove

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A baby girl danced and screamed while watching Pabi Cooper's hit song. Online users noted how much kids love the talented young lady while singing her praise.

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