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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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"Been missing your videos": Rich kid vlogs life in the Eastern Cape village, SA impressed

"Been missing your videos": Rich kid vlogs life in the Eastern Cape village, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"We're not angry enough": SA reacts to pending 'triple tax' to fund the National Health Insurance

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"We're not angry enough": SA reacts to pending 'triple tax' to fund the National Health Insurance

People

11 months ago

"Retailers do this all the time": Woman's price check of bananas ahead of Black Friday stuns Mzansi

"Retailers do this all the time": Woman's price check of bananas ahead of Black Friday stuns Mzansi

People

11 months ago

"Present father": Dad's defeated by toddler insists on crop tops during shopping trip, SA amused

"Present father": Dad's defeated by toddler insists on crop tops during shopping trip, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"This is absolutely sick": Mom's rant about 2026 school fees hits home, SA vents

"This is absolutely sick": Mom's rant about 2026 school fees hits home, SA vents

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Your face is more noticeable": Woman showcases results of forehead-reduction surgery, SA stunned

"Your face is more noticeable": Woman showcases results of forehead-reduction surgery, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

"Those are thieves": Baboons invade Cape Town gents' car and steal their food in, SA in stitches

"Those are thieves": Baboons invade Cape Town gents' car and steal their food in, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok video showed a group of men scattering after baboons invaded their car through open windows and stole their KFC meals at a Cape Town sightseeing spot.

"It depends on who you work for": Salaries of Zimbabwean domestic workers in SA stir debate

"It depends on who you work for": Salaries of Zimbabwean domestic workers in SA stir debate

People

11 months ago

A post on the 2024 earnings of Zimbabwean domestic workers in Mzansi revealed a shocking gap between the R28/hour minimum wage and what SweepSouth workers earn.

"This is the judiciary we need in SA": Preschoolers' humorous courtroom play entertains Mzansi

"This is the judiciary we need in SA": Preschoolers' humorous courtroom play entertains Mzansi

People

11 months ago

A hilarious clip showing daycare learners playing a courtroom drama, where a tiny judge in a white wig swiftly resolves the case of a stolen horse in minutes.

"Treat him like a king": American woman shares the perks of marrying a South African, SA moved

"Treat him like a king": American woman shares the perks of marrying a South African, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

An American woman's video praising her South African husband for his nobility and 'princess treatment' by opening doors went viral, sparking debate online.

"Give him his degree": Zuluboy's cute English lesson for mom goes viral, SA in stitches

"Give him his degree": Zuluboy's cute English lesson for mom goes viral, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A video of four-year-old Zuluboy giving his mother strict English pronunciation lessons, including how to roll her tongue for ‘dollar’ and other words, went viral.

"Well done": Rachel and kids jet off to Paris ahead of Siya Kolisi's 100th Springbok cap, SA moved

"Well done": Rachel and kids jet off to Paris ahead of Siya Kolisi's 100th Springbok cap, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A post shared by Rachel Kolisi showing her children flying to Paris to support Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test cap sparks praise for her exemplary co-parenting gesture.

"South Africans are creative": Gugulethu entrepreneur's mobile braai service moves Mzansi

"South Africans are creative": Gugulethu entrepreneur's mobile braai service moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A video of a Gugulethu man pushing a trolley with a lit braai stand showcased his brilliant and resourceful business idea, which touched many viewers.

"My heart breaks for him": Matric learner vents about Mathematics exam to mom, SA compassionate

"My heart breaks for him": Matric learner vents about Mathematics exam to mom, SA compassionate

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A mother’s TikTok video captures her son's frustration after the matric Maths exam, where he felt the paper was too difficult and wouldn't let him pass.

"You just met Jesus": KZN friends seek blessings from a man resembling the "Jesus" figure, SA amused

"You just met Jesus": KZN friends seek blessings from a man resembling the "Jesus" figure, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok video of three young men chasing a man resembling the “Jesus” figure on a KZN road to ask for brand-new blessings entertained many online viewers.

Bongiwe Mati