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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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"This is a cooking show": Mzansi is unimpressed with Miss Universe winner's pageant answers

"This is a cooking show": Mzansi is unimpressed with Miss Universe winner's pageant answers

People

11 months ago

"Crime is on another level": SA disturbed by Cape Town freeway smash and grab footage

"Crime is on another level": SA disturbed by Cape Town freeway smash and grab footage

People

11 months ago

"You did your parents proud": Family's 'sibling career trend' moves Mzansi

"You did your parents proud": Family's 'sibling career trend' moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"This guy is so right": US man's top 10 African countries with the most beautiful women, SA reacts

"This guy is so right": US man's top 10 African countries with the most beautiful women, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

"We just want jobs, sisi": SA side eyes strict career coach's interview questioning

"We just want jobs, sisi": SA side eyes strict career coach's interview questioning

People

11 months ago

"You're amazing": Girlfriend surprises Springboks superfan with must-have rugby goodies, SA wowed

"You're amazing": Girlfriend surprises Springboks superfan with must-have rugby goodies, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Mkwanazi was right about her": Woman's imitation of Mary de Haas has SA in stitches

"Mkwanazi was right about her": Woman's imitation of Mary de Haas has SA in stitches

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman perfectly imitating Dr de Haas's impatient questioning at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing went viral, sparking laughter online.

"The state of the nation on display": Video of dark Union Buildings at 3 AM fuels online speculation

"The state of the nation on display": Video of dark Union Buildings at 3 AM fuels online speculation

People

11 months ago

A viral TikTok video of the Union Buildings completely dark at 3 AM sparked massive speculation about security measures for the G20 Summit and power failures.

"His blood is green": Man's hilarious claim about Springbok player Canan Moodie has SA in stitches

"His blood is green": Man's hilarious claim about Springbok player Canan Moodie has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A hilarious TikTok video of a man claiming Springbok Canan Moodie is the first Indian player amused online viewers, who reminded him that he is coloured.

"She's been practising": Little girl steals the show during preschool graduation, SA entertained

"She's been practising": Little girl steals the show during preschool graduation, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A viral TikTok clip showed a toddler performing the viral 'On the Floor' dance challenge on stage during her crèche graduation ceremony, delighting viewers.

"South Africa's a movie": Kasi gents carrying a shack in the township leave SA in stitches

"South Africa's a movie": Kasi gents carrying a shack in the township leave SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A hilarious TikTok video showed kasi gents carrying a fully built shack down a busy road, which collapses, leaving social media users in stitches.

"They compete with wives": Woman's message to side chicks with children by married men, SA reacts

"They compete with wives": Woman's message to side chicks with children by married men, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman's controversial TikTok video arguing that wives do not owe support to children born from infidelity sparked a huge debate on responsibility.

"You made my day": Xhosa mom's reaction to daughter's bread prank has SA in stitches

"You made my day": Xhosa mom's reaction to daughter's bread prank has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A daughter's viral video showed her Xhosa mom screaming 'Asoze' over a bread prank, fearing she won't feel the Holy Spirit in church, amusing viewers.

"May you travel the world": KZN Grade 10 learner speaks 15 languages fluently, SA impressed

"May you travel the world": KZN Grade 10 learner speaks 15 languages fluently, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A viral TikTok video showcased a KZN Grade 10 learner who speaks over 15 languages, including Spanish and Arabic, captivating Mzansi with her linguistic genius.

"Appreciate the truth": Palestinian asylum seeker breaks silence on why he fled to SA, sparks debate

"Appreciate the truth": Palestinian asylum seeker breaks silence on why he fled to SA, sparks debate

People

11 months ago

A Palestinian asylum seeker arriving in South Africa shared his reasons tied to shared values and anti-occupation struggles, sparking emotional reactions online.

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