Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"What a humble lady": Tannie gets a handsome reward for R5 generosity from BI Phakathi, SA moved

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"They can't take it away": Family of 25 wins bid to return to Constantia ancestral home, SA moved

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"Why didn't I think of this sooner?": Woman uses ChatGPT for Checkers grocery shopping, SA impressed

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"You made me cry": Young man surprises emotional gogo with warm pyjamas and slippers, SA moved

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"She looks exactly like her": Connie Fergurson's lookalike leaves Mzansi astonished

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"Black excellence": Elihle Stali explores an international deal for AI smart glasses, SA wowed

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US Air Force shares enlistment requirements for non-US citizens

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The US Air Force's eligibility criteria outline age, BMI, education, and citizenship requirements for enlistment, clarifying restrictions for foreign nationals.

Entrepreneur's MyHelper platform makes paying domestic workers easier for South Africans

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MyHelper, a South African labour compliance platform, simplifies domestic payroll and UIF management, ensuring households meet legal obligations effortlessly.

"If Snow White was filmed in SA ": Afrikaner woman's bond with farm wildlife entertains Mzansi

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A South African woman’s heartwarming video of feeding eland antelopes captures delight online, drawing comparisons to a Disney princess in the Karoo.

"Stop giving her special treatment": SA aggrieved by Chinese woman refusing to get inside police van

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A video of a Chinese woman resisting arrest sparked outrage as South Africans criticised the police's handling compared to that of African nationals.

Home Affairs targets doorstep delivery for Smart IDs and passports across South Africa

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24 days ago

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announces home delivery for renewed Smart IDs and passports, streamlining applications through 327 bank branches nationwide.

"Should never happen to me": Snake rescuer shows how to handle puff adder inside home, SA unsettled

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24 days ago

South Africans reacted to a viral video showcasing a Puff Adder in a kitchen. A snake handler shared a towel technique for safely containing venomous snakes.

"Love this for you, girly": A look at Thea Booysen's bachelorette party in Italy, SA impressed

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24 days ago

Thea Booysen, wife of MrBeast, celebrated her bachelorette getaway on Italy's Amalfi Coast, sharing joyful moments with friends ahead of their private wedding.

"The last Jazz generation": Gauteng gogos light up street with slick jazz dance moves, SA impressed

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25 days ago

On 15 July 2026, well-dressed gogos transformed a Gauteng street into a vibrant jazz dance floor, showcasing elegance while celebrating timeless traditions.

"You're cooking, girl": Ongie delivers another funny Madlanga Commission skit, SA in stitches

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25 days ago

Ongie Gusha's parody skit mirrors Advocate Andrea Johnson's testimony at the Madlanga Commission, delighting viewers with her quick wit and creativity.

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