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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"Don't let America see this": Man films lion walking on a public road, SA astonished

"Don't let America see this": Man films lion walking on a public road, SA astonished

People

a year ago

"She's so serious": Adorable toddler confronts a dog for taking her snack, SA entertained

"She's so serious": Adorable toddler confronts a dog for taking her snack, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They all believed you": SA amused by teacher's explanation to get kids to save their food

"They all believed you": SA amused by teacher's explanation to get kids to save their food

People

a year ago

"You have a good heart": Woman visits her domestic worker's family in Zimbabwe, SA moved

"You have a good heart": Woman visits her domestic worker's family in Zimbabwe, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're an amazing person": Woman spends R720 to make 78 meals for the less fortunate, SA moved

"You're an amazing person": Woman spends R720 to make 78 meals for the less fortunate, SA moved

People

a year ago

"You married into a good family": Mother-in-law's reaction to makoti's pregnancy news moves Mzansi

"You married into a good family": Mother-in-law's reaction to makoti's pregnancy news moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Cape Town wind doesn't play": Hikers challenged by Mother City winds, SA reacts

"Cape Town wind doesn't play": Hikers challenged by Mother City winds, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A dramatic video showed a group of hikers struggling against heavy winds on a Cape Town mountain, with some forced to sit down to avoid falling into the sea below.

"You need to use safe transport": Lion jumps out of a moving truck onto the road, SA astonished

"You need to use safe transport": Lion jumps out of a moving truck onto the road, SA astonished

People

a year ago

A shocking TikTok video of a lion jumping out a transport truck cage onto a public road went viral, sparking concerns about transport safety protocols.

"Awesome and inspirational": Woolworths donates Cape Town marathon food to 18 charities, SA moved

"Awesome and inspirational": Woolworths donates Cape Town marathon food to 18 charities, SA moved

People

a year ago

Woolworths' quick action after the Cape Town Marathon was cancelled, led to 26,000 bananas and other goods being donated to 18 charities instead of going to waste.

"You're talented": Woman with golden voice sings for funds to make it to brother's funeral, SA moved

"You're talented": Woman with golden voice sings for funds to make it to brother's funeral, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s emotional TikTok video of her singing a tribute song for her late brother and asking for donations to attend his funeral touched online viewers.

"He's so respectful": Zuluboy politely discourages mom from wearing an uncombed wig, SA entertained

"He's so respectful": Zuluboy politely discourages mom from wearing an uncombed wig, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A hilarious Facebook video of Zuluboy politely but firmly telling his mom he doesn’t like her wig, went viral, showcasing his adorable, honest wisdom.

“Work Hard, Play Hard”: Springboks Coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick Let Loose, SA Amused

“Work Hard, Play Hard”: Springboks Coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick Let Loose, SA Amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A delightful Facebook video of Springboks coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile 'Stokke' Stick singing an Afrikaans song during downtime amused viewers.

"You raised the bar high": Grade 12 learner takes his little sister to his matric dance, SA moved

"You raised the bar high": Grade 12 learner takes his little sister to his matric dance, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a matriculant making his little sister his date to the dance, complete with her own car entrance, touched the hearts of many social media users.

"This is insane": Man crashes out over R10K backroom rental in Cape Town, SA astonished

"This is insane": Man crashes out over R10K backroom rental in Cape Town, SA astonished

People

a year ago

A man’s viral video exposing the shocking rental prices in Cape Town, including a back room at R9,750, sparked an intense debate about affordability.

"He's blocking their view": Township mansion between 2 RDP houses sparks online debate

"He's blocking their view": Township mansion between 2 RDP houses sparks online debate

People

a year ago

A viral Facebook post showing a massive mansion built in a township next to two RDP houses sparked an online debate about property rights and neighbour consent.

Bongiwe Mati