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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

3291 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"You're playing with fire": Man attempts daring snake removal from car with no gear, SA warns

"You're playing with fire": Man attempts daring snake removal from car with no gear, SA warns

People

10 months ago

"We'll back you up": Woman travels from JHB to CPT after getting good night text at 5 pm, SA reacts

"We'll back you up": Woman travels from JHB to CPT after getting good night text at 5 pm, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Keep your head up, king": Hungry Mr D delivery guy's post breaks SA heart

"Keep your head up, king": Hungry Mr D delivery guy's post breaks SA heart

People

10 months ago

"His feelings are valid": Kid bothered by mom not wearing her wedding ring, SA in stitches

"His feelings are valid": Kid bothered by mom not wearing her wedding ring, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"We need more of this": Medical staff break out in worship after 'miraculous surgery,' SA moved

"We need more of this": Medical staff break out in worship after 'miraculous surgery,' SA moved

People

10 months ago

"When grace locates you": KFC and Volkswagen gift woman 31 cars for viral video, SA moved

"When grace locates you": KFC and Volkswagen gift woman 31 cars for viral video, SA moved

People

10 months ago

"Life saver": Man promises to buy groceries in January, showcases Shoprite's R5 meals, SA wowed

"Life saver": Man promises to buy groceries in January, showcases Shoprite's R5 meals, SA wowed

People

10 months ago

A man's viral TikTok video showcasing Shoprite's R5 ready meals (pap and chakalaka/spinach) has inspired thousands of viewers to copy his extreme budget hack

Keneilwe Ramaphosa: Architect's career rise from Colombia to the Netherlands

Keneilwe Ramaphosa: Architect's career rise from Colombia to the Netherlands

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A profile of Keneilwe Ramaphosa, who accompanied President Ramaphosa to Italy, detailing her work as a global architect focused on inclusivity and social design.

"Lucky the door was closed": Spitting cobra peeps through the window in Nelspruit, SA astonished

"Lucky the door was closed": Spitting cobra peeps through the window in Nelspruit, SA astonished

People

10 months ago

A harrowing video shows a woman speaking calmly to a massive, venomous Mozambique Spitting Cobra that was looking through her closed sliding door in Nelspruit.

"This is why I don't follow tradition": SA divided by Shembe bride's rainy bridge walk

"This is why I don't follow tradition": SA divided by Shembe bride's rainy bridge walk

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A video of a Zulu bride standing by a river bridge in the rain for her marriage custom went viral, sparking a debate on cultural preservation vs. gender roles.

"Middle part is perfect": Woman shows results of her first attempt at homemade biltong, SA wowed

"Middle part is perfect": Woman shows results of her first attempt at homemade biltong, SA wowed

People

10 months ago

A woman’s viral Reddit post showed her perfect first attempt at making biltong from her home, leading to viewers praising her culinary skill and asking for lessons.

"Precious, innocent souls": KZN toddlers' heartwarming Zulu conversation moves Mzansi

"Precious, innocent souls": KZN toddlers' heartwarming Zulu conversation moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a non-Zulu girl charming a younger boy by using isiZulu commands like "Woza" and "Gijima" to hurry him along for a playdate.

"There's power in words": Throwback clip of Sacha Mngomezulu predicting his rugby future wows SA

"There's power in words": Throwback clip of Sacha Mngomezulu predicting his rugby future wows SA

People

10 months ago

A throwback Facebook reel of 14-year-old Sacha Mngomezulu confirming his dream of playing professional rugby proves his early determination paid off.

"Rrrrr, wrong turn": SA dusted by another hilarious Xhosa Rugby commentary

"Rrrrr, wrong turn": SA dusted by another hilarious Xhosa Rugby commentary

People

10 months ago

A video of a Xhosa commentator screaming Kwagga Smith’s nickname, "Wrong Turn," during a try against New Zealand captured the excitement of SA rugby.

SA expats: Department of Home Affairs' simple process to reinstate citizenship has SA divided

SA expats: Department of Home Affairs' simple process to reinstate citizenship has SA divided

People

11 months ago

A new DHA digital portal allows locals abroad to reclaim citizenship lost due to the acquisition of a second nationality, implementing a Constitutional Court ruling.

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