Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, BA Language & Communication (Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies) 2002-2005 /2021

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 (Aug 2024)

Bongiwe Mati is an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

417 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

Hilarious video of dad purposely embarrassing family at beach has SA in stitches: "Ke lastborn"

Hilarious video of dad purposely embarrassing family at beach has SA in stitches...

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Woman unboxes Zara and other brand handbags imported from China: "Selling is not...

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Lady takes over friend's car instalment who lost a job SA, moved: "Let no man come between you"

Lady takes over friend's car instalment who lost a job SA, moved: "Let no man co...

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Woman moves from bride to widow after husband killed on their wedding

Woman moves from bride to widow after husband killed on their wedding

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Woman with no friends celebrates graduation alone: "Let's schedule a day to celebrate her" SA moved

Woman with no friends celebrates graduation alone: "Let's schedule a day to cele...

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"Future Julius Malema right there": Teacher marks Grade 8 pupil's history answer wrong, SA reacts

"Future Julius Malema right there": Teacher marks Grade 8 pupil's history answer...

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"Record companies, do a follow-up, please": Talented prisoners wow SA with melodic voices

"Record companies, do a follow-up, please": Talented prisoners wow SA with melodic voices

A video of a group of men singing in a prison choir got a lot of attention after it was shared by a social media page with prison content on TikTok.

"He is a talented and happy child": Young boy braids client at saloon, SA wowed

"He is a talented and happy child": Young boy braids client at saloon, SA wowed

A salon owner shared a video of her nephew braiding a client. The young man did a fantastic job leaving the online community promising to visit them.

Chevrolet Camaro turns heads eKasi, SA loves it: "That car costs a million plus"

Chevrolet Camaro turns heads eKasi, SA loves it: "That car costs a million plus"

A few Kasi car-loving page members captured a video of a Chevrolet Camaro driving down the street, cheering for it. Mzansi peeps complimented the classic car.

"George, this issue is now international": Namibia has entered the Gucci shoe search, SA in stitches

"George, this issue is now international": Namibia has entered the Gucci shoe search, SA in stitches

A hilarious Namibian lady shared a video poking fun at George, who bought expensive shoes for his mistress at a luxury goods store. SA found the video funny.

"They should have a limit at this point": Gold Reef City queue gives Mzansi headaches

"They should have a limit at this point": Gold Reef City queue gives Mzansi headaches

A woman shared a video of a long line she stood on while going for joy rides at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg. SA huns advised her on times and days to go there.

US woman hilariously details SA man shooting his shot at groove, Mzansi in stitches: "He's Zulu"

US woman hilariously details SA man shooting his shot at groove, Mzansi in stitches: "He's Zulu"

A babe left the online community in stitches after sharing that she went clubbing and was asked out by a local guy even though she told him she was with her lover.

Chris Brown petition hits 40 000 signatures: "This is madness," SA enraged

Chris Brown petition hits 40 000 signatures: "This is madness," SA enraged

An NGO trying to cancel Chris Brown's upcoming concert in December gained more signatures, reaching 40,000. His fans expressed their frustration about that.

Man Reprimands Adorable Dog for Wanting the Streets, SA in Stitches: “Lucy’s Preparing for December”

Man Reprimands Adorable Dog for Wanting the Streets, SA in Stitches: “Lucy’s Preparing for December”

A local guy shared a video of his dog looking outside the window in an attempt to go outside the house. The post left SA laughing after he scolded the dog.

Mohale Motaung turns up in the Mother City: "Cape Town will always have my heart"

Mohale Motaung turns up in the Mother City: "Cape Town will always have my heart"

Former reality TV star and Somizi Mhlongo's ex-husband Mohale Motaung shared a post about his Cape Town vacation, which got many compliments from Mzansi peeps.

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