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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

3258 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"He did turn water into wine": Old church converted into TOPS liquor store leaves Mzansi divided

"He did turn water into wine": Old church converted into TOPS liquor store leaves Mzansi divided

People

18 days ago

"What a wonderful honour": Durban High School alumni elected mayor of London, SA impressed

"What a wonderful honour": Durban High School alumni elected mayor of London, SA impressed

People

18 days ago

"Let's close the MD 2026": Matriculant stuns Mzansi by arriving at matric dance inside a massive TLB

"Let's close the MD 2026": Matriculant stuns Mzansi by arriving at matric dance inside a massive TLB

People

18 days ago

"Taxi drivers don't respect us": Driver fails to fix taxi door, forcing passengers to hold

"Taxi drivers don't respect us": Driver fails to fix taxi door, forcing passengers to hold

People

18 days ago

"I feel for the kids": Photo of Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-wife and kids sparks outpouring sympathy

"I feel for the kids": Photo of Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-wife and kids sparks outpouring sympathy

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

Specialist explains why Pick n Pay loyalty works, but Woolworths doesn't

Specialist explains why Pick n Pay loyalty works, but Woolworths doesn't

People

19 days ago

"Seems like she knew": SA reacts to old clip of Wicknell Chivayo's wife praying before jet takeoff

"Seems like she knew": SA reacts to old clip of Wicknell Chivayo's wife praying before jet takeoff

People

19 days ago

Resurfaced footage shows Lulu Chivayo praying on a private jet eight days before the Marondera crash, prompting strong emotional reactions across social media.

Relief for SA as October opens with fine weather and zero active warnings

Relief for SA as October opens with fine weather and zero active warnings

People

19 days ago

South Africa has no weather warnings after a stormy week. Cape Town reaches 22°C and Pretoria 25°C, while northern regions expect fog and showers today.

"Then they passed away": Throwback to when Wicknell Chivayo spoiled his wife Lulu with a G-Wagon

"Then they passed away": Throwback to when Wicknell Chivayo spoiled his wife Lulu with a G-Wagon

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

Video shows Wicknell Chivayo surprising his wife, Lulu, with a custom-plated white Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, now a poignant memory after their fatal helicopter crash.

"Your bravery has saved a lot of lives": Hero Indian pilot prevents FlyDubai terror plot

"Your bravery has saved a lot of lives": Hero Indian pilot prevents FlyDubai terror plot

People

19 days ago

FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchar was stabbed by his co-pilot mid-flight but unlocked the cockpit, helping crew save more than 170 passengers during rescue.

SA retiree earns R45k monthly from 15 township back-room rentals

SA retiree earns R45k monthly from 15 township back-room rentals

People

19 days ago

A South African retiree used her pension to build 15 township back rooms, earning R45,000 monthly. GG Alcock says the rental market generates R30bn annually in SA.

"Yoh, I feel for them": Nellmaphius roads flood as heavy hail and rain batter Pretoria, SA stunned

"Yoh, I feel for them": Nellmaphius roads flood as heavy hail and rain batter Pretoria, SA stunned

People

20 days ago

A viral TikTok shows Nellmaphius, Pretoria, submerged as rushing floodwater and hail slush surge towards homes, leaving residents shocked and valuables damaged.

"He's 100% correct": Landowner shuts down soup kitchen after volunteers arrive in political regalia

"He's 100% correct": Landowner shuts down soup kitchen after volunteers arrive in political regalia

People

20 days ago

Eastern Cape landowner shuts soup kitchen after volunteers wear ANC-branded clothing, sparking viral TikTok support for his non-political rule on his property.

"When it rains, it pours": Heavy rain's damage to a student's apartment in Durban stuns Mzansi

"When it rains, it pours": Heavy rain's damage to a student's apartment in Durban stuns Mzansi

People

20 days ago

A viral TikTok shows heavy rain flooding a KwaZulu-Natal student room, soaking the bed and furniture as viewers question who will cover damaged belongings.

SARS can freeze and direct-debit money from bank accounts, the High Court rules

SARS can freeze and direct-debit money from bank accounts, the High Court rules

People

20 days ago

High Court ruling confirms SARS can freeze funds in a third-party bank account without a final demand, after tracing a fraudulent VAT refund under section 179.

Bongiwe Mati