Best News & Entertainment '24

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 true anthropology": Popi Sibiya travels to rural India and tries delicacies, SA impressed

"This is true anthropology": Popi Sibiya travels to rural India and tries delicacies, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"That's your place": Man celebrates new home purchase with a cake featuring gogo's photo, SA moved

"That's your place": Man celebrates new home purchase with a cake featuring gogo's photo, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"He didn't deserve your time": Man responds to troll about him living in a shack, SA aggrieved

"He didn't deserve your time": Man responds to troll about him living in a shack, SA aggrieved

People

11 months ago

"Let's stick to Airlink": Pilot breaks down private charter cost of flying to Mthatha, SA stunned

"Let's stick to Airlink": Pilot breaks down private charter cost of flying to Mthatha, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

"100% Polyester": What I bought vs what I got - kid disappointed with suit from Shein, SA amused

"100% Polyester": What I bought vs what I got - kid disappointed with suit from Shein, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Bring him home": Chinese learner asks his teacher to teach him Setswana, SA impressed

"Bring him home": Chinese learner asks his teacher to teach him Setswana, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

"Cool video": Man films snake slither into bush pit, startling a warthog out of the hole, SA amused

"Cool video": Man films snake slither into bush pit, startling a warthog out of the hole, SA amused

People

11 months ago

A hilarious Facebook video showed a massive snake accidentally startling a warthog hiding in a bush pit, leading to a chaotic, funny wildlife escape.

"Gogo didn't even try to pretend": SA left in stitches by mom's elephant school project attempt

"Gogo didn't even try to pretend": SA left in stitches by mom's elephant school project attempt

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A viral TikTok video of a mother’s attempt to help her son with a school project led to a hilarious, faceless elephant, leaving the grandmother amused.

"Hopefully I'll be there soon": Afrikaner family's Home Depot shopping trip in America stuns Mzansi

"Hopefully I'll be there soon": Afrikaner family's Home Depot shopping trip in America stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

An Afrikaner woman in the US shared her family's fun trip to Home Depot, showcasing massive Christmas trees and interactive holiday decorations, impressing viewers.

"Go sleep, dear": Rachel Kolisi shares a post about her kids after her mammogram test, SA reacts

"Go sleep, dear": Rachel Kolisi shares a post about her kids after her mammogram test, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Rachel Kolisi’s post showed her jetlagged children asleep after landing at 6 a.m., attempting to go to school the same day, while viewers urged her to rest.

"This is helpful": Couple shares 4 things to look out for when searching for a farm, SA grateful

"This is helpful": Couple shares 4 things to look out for when searching for a farm, SA grateful

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A married couple shared a clip detailing essential steps, including crime and climate research, that aspiring farmers should take before purchasing farm property.

"Nigerians are solid folks": US man profiles an American city with over 60K Nigerians, SA reacts

"Nigerians are solid folks": US man profiles an American city with over 60K Nigerians, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

A content creator's video showcasing Houston's 60,000-strong Nigerian population and thriving businesses sparked a debate about the city's cultural dynamics.

"So excited for you": Cape Town woman swaps apartments with New Yorker for holidays, Mzansi reacts

"So excited for you": Cape Town woman swaps apartments with New Yorker for holidays, Mzansi reacts

People

11 months ago

A woman's video detailing how she met an American online and arranged to swap homes for the New York festive season excited many social media users.

"He's asking a valid question": Zuluboy questions mom about his viral fame, SA in stitches

"He's asking a valid question": Zuluboy questions mom about his viral fame, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A hilarious video of four-year-old Zuluboy questioning his mom on how his videos leave the house to make him famous went viral, showcasing his intelligence.

"Can't wait to get to this level": Businesswoman stunned by her R600K November salary, SA wowed

"Can't wait to get to this level": Businesswoman stunned by her R600K November salary, SA wowed

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

A woman's viral video showcasing her R614,000 November salary from her multi-level marketing business went viral, motivating hundreds of viewers.

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