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

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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Clover Mama Afrika's Indian cooking course arms 13 mamas with culinary skills

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"Can't wait for day 60": Property investor flips run-down house into AI-inspired home, SA impressed

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"You can't groove to Neria": Packed turnout at Zimfest has Zim and SA clashing

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"This is very painful": Dr Celiwe reacts to the death of a promising doctor, SA moved

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"Grace lacks humility": Grace Mondlana tells fans to get lives during a live stream, SA divided

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"More of this, please": Asian man speaks fluent Afrikaans in viral Mandarin lesson, SA impressed

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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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21 days ago

Join an Asian foodie in South Africa as she explores Sun Sun Market in Durban, highlighting unique Korean dinner ingredients and fan-favourite products.

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

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21 days ago

Young South African boy Luniko wows viewers with his expert teddy bear care simulation, showcasing real paramedic skills in a viral TikTok video.

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

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21 days ago

A young Sotho boy's viral TikTok video reveals his dream to be Zulu, showcasing innocent admiration and a heartwarming lesson against tribalism in South Africa.

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

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23 days ago

Mpumalanga content creator Makhi Thee Shwappa's latest cement stunt leaves viewers stunned and concerned for her health amid viral TikTok reactions.

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

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23 days ago

A young boy from Mamelodi East showcases his stunning self-made clothing designs in a viral TikTok video, inspiring South Africans with his talent and ambition.

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

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

An American boy, King, impressed Mzansi with his Afrikaans counting skills as his mother, Kourtney Jade, shares their family's journey in South Africa.

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

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23 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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23 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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23 days ago

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.

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