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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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"Don't let A$AP Rocky see this": American man showcases his cornrows with zippers, SA impressed

"Don't let A$AP Rocky see this": American man showcases his cornrows with zippers, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

78-year-old Gogo celebrates a graduation milestone after spending 2 years at a college

78-year-old Gogo celebrates a graduation milestone after spending 2 years at a college

People

11 months ago

"Don't let my mom see this": Woman's rooibos tea bag's skincare routine goes viral

"Don't let my mom see this": Woman's rooibos tea bag's skincare routine goes viral

People

11 months ago

"May you prosper": Free State learner becomes first male overall achiever at his school, SA touched

"May you prosper": Free State learner becomes first male overall achiever at his school, SA touched

People

11 months ago

"You helped the aunty": Tannie's gifted a 30-second 'trolley' dash by a Cape Town comedian, SA moved

"You helped the aunty": Tannie's gifted a 30-second 'trolley' dash by a Cape Town comedian, SA moved

People

11 months ago

"This is so painful": Mamelodi community holds candle vigil for slain cousins in rain, SA moved

"This is so painful": Mamelodi community holds candle vigil for slain cousins in rain, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"It's giving luxury": Woman gives a close look at Changan Deepal S07, impressing Mzansi

"It's giving luxury": Woman gives a close look at Changan Deepal S07, impressing Mzansi

People

11 months ago

A content creator's TikTok video showcasing the new Changan Deepal S07, which resembles a Lamborghini Urus, sparked excitement for test drives among online viewers.

"Plough in intervals": Brits farmer fears mass cabbage production will go to waste, SA offers advice

"Plough in intervals": Brits farmer fears mass cabbage production will go to waste, SA offers advice

People

11 months ago

A young farmer's post showing her huge cabbage harvest and fear of not finding buyers, leading to an outpouring of business advice and support from Mzansi.

"She's so valid": Bride humorously skips 'For poorer' during wedding vows, SA entertained

"She's so valid": Bride humorously skips 'For poorer' during wedding vows, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A hilarious video of a bride rejecting the traditional vow “for poorer” and insisting on for richer or richer” went viral, sparking a debate on financial positivity.

"Girl, you ate": Cape Flats Grade 12 learner's matric dance and super car worth R17M stuns Mzansi

"Girl, you ate": Cape Flats Grade 12 learner's matric dance and super car worth R17M stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Grade 12 learner’s TikTok video showcasing her red Lamborghini Aventador, valued at over R17 million, sparked praise for her parents and compliments online.

"You're better off, babe": Woman dumped after 3 weeks over 50/50 issue, SA divided

"You're better off, babe": Woman dumped after 3 weeks over 50/50 issue, SA divided

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman’s video revealing that her boyfriend ended their relationship after three weeks over demands for a 50/50 effort sparked a debate on dating expectations.

"Giving us less for more": Mzansi reacts to seeing shrinkflation in some food products

"Giving us less for more": Mzansi reacts to seeing shrinkflation in some food products

People

11 months ago

A video from a local store exposed "shrinkflation," detailing how staples like Koo baked beans, All Gold sauce have reduced in size while prices remain the same.

"Cape Town is magical": Kenyan woman shares 14 group activities they did while visiting Cape Town

"Cape Town is magical": Kenyan woman shares 14 group activities they did while visiting Cape Town

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Kenyan woman's video showcasing 14 incredible activities she and her friends did in Cape Town, from helicopter rides to gin making, impressed viewers.

"This will be me one day": Kasi girl working in US scores an invitation to CEO's home, SA impressed

"This will be me one day": Kasi girl working in US scores an invitation to CEO's home, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

A young South African woman shared a video of attending a private party at the CEO’s luxury mansion in the US and joked about his debit-order-free life.

"You are so loved": Miss SA finalist's teary homecoming moves Mzansi

"You are so loved": Miss SA finalist's teary homecoming moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Miss SA 2025 Top 10 finalist returned home to a street full of family singing and cheering, celebrating her outstanding achievement on the national stage.

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