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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're an inspiration": Woman shares how she made her first million before the age of 25, SA wowed

"You're an inspiration": Woman shares how she made her first million before the age of 25, SA wowed

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

"Scary if you're in a convertible": Huge python snake on traffic lights spooks motorist, SA stunned

"Scary if you're in a convertible": Huge python snake on traffic lights spooks motorist, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

"My trust issues wouldn't allow me": Man sleeps while his Volvo XC90 is on autopilot, SA stunned

"My trust issues wouldn't allow me": Man sleeps while his Volvo XC90 is on autopilot, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

"That looks good": American man rates South African food bought at LA restaurant, SA reacts

"That looks good": American man rates South African food bought at LA restaurant, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

"He's so talented": Teacher showcases learner's impressive handmade Bluetooth speaker, SA impressed

"He's so talented": Teacher showcases learner's impressive handmade Bluetooth speaker, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

"You saved a lot of women": Woman shares update on kidnapping incident, SA shows support

"You saved a lot of women": Woman shares update on kidnapping incident, SA shows support

People

11 months ago

"The encouragement I needed": Mzansi reacts to the elderly bride's viral wedding day

"The encouragement I needed": Mzansi reacts to the elderly bride's viral wedding day

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok video of an elderly bride walking down the aisle in her wedding dress and sneakers to fulfil a promise went viral, celebrating commitment.

"Try AncestryDNA": South African woman's ancestry DNA results stun Mzansi

"Try AncestryDNA": South African woman's ancestry DNA results stun Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A local woman's DNA test revealed a shock: 95.8% Congolese, 2% European, and 1% Arab, confusing her expectation of being 100% Nguni/Bantu and stunning SA.

"You are your mother's daughter": Mama Connie Chiume's lookalike stuns Mzansi

"You are your mother's daughter": Mama Connie Chiume's lookalike stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A video of mama Connie Chiume's daughter using a filter that made her look exactly like the late actress went viral, confusing and touching many viewers.

"Your boss is lucky to have you": Laiza shares a viral washing machine cleaning hack, SA impressed

"Your boss is lucky to have you": Laiza shares a viral washing machine cleaning hack, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

A domestic worker’s video demonstrating how to deep-clean a front-loader washing machine using lemons, bicarbonate of soda, and tin foil was appreciated by viewers.

"Just added on the bucket list": Woman's dreamy Limpopo holiday impresses Mzansi

"Just added on the bucket list": Woman's dreamy Limpopo holiday impresses Mzansi

People

11 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video showcasing Limpopo's Nandoni Waterfront Resort, a luxury getaway by a dam offering boat cruises, a spa, and impressing Mzansi.

"They're caring": Zulu medical student raves about the warmth of Xhosa moms in Cape Town, SA moved

"They're caring": Zulu medical student raves about the warmth of Xhosa moms in Cape Town, SA moved

People

11 months ago

A UCT student's TikTok video detailing how a Xhosa mom’s simple greeting cured his homesickness in Cape Town went viral, celebrating hospitality.

"Create happy memories": Checkers employee inspires Mzansi with R650,000 home purchase

"Create happy memories": Checkers employee inspires Mzansi with R650,000 home purchase

People

11 months ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of a Checkers employee celebrating his R650,000 first home purchase inspired thousands of viewers with his achievement.

"We grew up on straw curls": Salon owner showcases curls made with plastic straws, SA reacts

"We grew up on straw curls": Salon owner showcases curls made with plastic straws, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

A viral TikTok video of hairstylists using plastic straws to curl hair captivated thousands of viewers with the simple, creative, and long-lasting technique.

Wholesome moment of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's song, SA reacts

Wholesome moment of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's song, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A heartwarming video of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's new song at a Shell garage received many views and love online.

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