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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 make me feel so small and young": President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates 73rd birthday, SA reacts

"You make me feel so small and young": President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates 73rd birthday, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

"That has to be painful": Bride's rooftop wedding entrance goes wrong, SA in stitches

"That has to be painful": Bride's rooftop wedding entrance goes wrong, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Extremely heartbreaking": Devastating scenes of Limpopo rainfall flood effects have SA worried

"Extremely heartbreaking": Devastating scenes of Limpopo rainfall flood effects have SA worried

People

11 months ago

"You fought, mama": Dr Celiwe Ndaba granted a divorce in her husband's absence, SA celebrates

"You fought, mama": Dr Celiwe Ndaba granted a divorce in her husband's absence, SA celebrates

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Where's MTV Cribs to see this": Inside a Limpopo dream home with private cinema, SA impressed

"Where's MTV Cribs to see this": Inside a Limpopo dream home with private cinema, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

"Keep Elon in the USA": American man outraged by Elon Musk's dad's claims about apartheid, SA reacts

"Keep Elon in the USA": American man outraged by Elon Musk's dad's claims about apartheid, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"This is a real celebration": Woman pays under R5 for Spur meals and drinks, SA stunned

"This is a real celebration": Woman pays under R5 for Spur meals and drinks, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

A woman's TikTok video showing her Spur bill drop from R305 to R4.70 after redeeming vouchers has sparked massive interest in the loyalty program.

"An emotional day": Father’s attendance at son's wedding leaves him and guests emotional, SA moved

"An emotional day": Father’s attendance at son's wedding leaves him and guests emotional, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A groom's emotional breakdown at his traditional wedding after his father unexpectedly arrived went viral, sparking curiosity about their heartwarming backstory.

"Boys will be boys": Brave teenager's video of pranking a taxi driver reaches 3M views, SA amused

"Boys will be boys": Brave teenager's video of pranking a taxi driver reaches 3M views, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok video of three teenagers pranking a taxi driver by stopping a taxi, opening the door, and running away went viral, leaving viewers in stitches

"Justice for the air fryer": Woman cooks mogodu with air fryer, leaving Mzansi stunned

"Justice for the air fryer": Woman cooks mogodu with air fryer, leaving Mzansi stunned

People

11 months ago

A woman’s Facebook video showing her successfully cooking mogodu in an air fryer left viewers shocked and asking how she managed to cook it without water.

"Your relationship is sweet": Makoti receives Xhosa animal lesson from mother-in-law, SA moved

"Your relationship is sweet": Makoti receives Xhosa animal lesson from mother-in-law, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A young makoti's viral video shows her mother-in-law hilariously teaching her isiXhosa animal names on a family safari drive, showcasing a beautiful family bond.

"Your house is classy": Woman earns high praise for her luxury shack, SA impressed

"Your house is classy": Woman earns high praise for her luxury shack, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

A woman's video showing her customised shack featuring ceramic tiles, a chandelier, a double-door fridge, and glossy red Smeg appliances, shocked many viewers.

"I'm sobbing": Son's emotional performance at mother's funeral reaches 13M views, SA moved

"I'm sobbing": Son's emotional performance at mother's funeral reaches 13M views, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A heartbreaking TikTok video of a boy singing at his mother’s funeral went viral, capturing his emotional breakdown and subsequent brave return to the mic.

"Love and light": Woman enjoys lunch at her dad's graveside to celebrate his birthday, SA moved

"Love and light": Woman enjoys lunch at her dad's graveside to celebrate his birthday, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman's emotional TikTok video of her celebrating her late father's birthday with a McDonald's lunch at his graveside moved many social media users.

"I'm scared just by watching you": South African woman walks on Cloud Bridge in Vietnam, SA stunned

"I'm scared just by watching you": South African woman walks on Cloud Bridge in Vietnam, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

A South African woman’s video of her crossing Vietnam's terrifying Sapa Cloud Bridge in heavy rain showcased her fearless pursuit of a bucket list dream.

Bongiwe Mati