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 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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"It's not for the weak": American man chokes while trying grandpa for the first time, SA in stitches

"It's not for the weak": American man chokes while trying grandpa for the...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Interior is exquisite": Businessman flexes R20 million Mercedes-Benz Brabus purchase, SA stunned

"Interior is exquisite": Businessman flexes R20 million Mercedes-Benz Brabus...

People

a month ago

"Look no further": 73-year-old UK millionaire seeks love and dreams of a baby, SA entertained

"Look no further": 73-year-old UK millionaire seeks love and dreams of a baby,...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"What a superstar': Fort Hare graduate's mom trips and rolls joyfully while celebrating, SA amused

"What a superstar': Fort Hare graduate's mom trips and rolls joyfully while...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Try to do that in Khayelitsha": Cape Town woman shares chicken defrosting hack, SA in stitches

"Try to do that in Khayelitsha": Cape Town woman shares chicken defrosting hack,...

People

a month ago

"It favours the connected": Lotto win brings joy to pensioner after bagging R13m, SA divided

"It favours the connected": Lotto win brings joy to pensioner after bagging...

People

a month ago

"We're never giving up on our dreams": SA inspired by man's upgrade from shack to mansion

"We're never giving up on our dreams": SA inspired by man's upgrade from shack to mansion

People

a month ago

A collage showing a man's powerful journey from living in a shack to owning a mansion left Mzansi motivated to hustle hard. Many wished to be like him.

"Someone help me find this guy": Man caught munching KFC leftovers, SA divided

"Someone help me find this guy": Man caught munching KFC leftovers, SA divided

People

a month ago

A man caught snacking on leftover KFC from a nearby chair sparked mixed reactions online, with some offering help and others calling it staged content.

"They'll be generous like him": Tycoon lands in helicopter to give rural kids money, SA divided

"They'll be generous like him": Tycoon lands in helicopter to give rural kids money, SA divided

People

a month ago

A businessman landed his helicopter in a rural field and handed out money to kids. His act of kindness touched many online users who called him a good Samaritan.

"That was his soulmate": Brave rooster chases woman after grabbing one chicken, SA in stitches

"That was his soulmate": Brave rooster chases woman after grabbing one chicken, SA in stitches

People

a month ago

A woman from Mbizana, a village in the Eastern Cape, was chased by a rooster after picking up another chicken among them. Online users found the clip hilarious.

"The truth will come out one day": US sangoma shares spiritual insight on Cwecwe's case, SA divided

"The truth will come out one day": US sangoma shares spiritual insight on Cwecwe's case, SA divided

People

a month ago

An American sangoma revealed information from her ancestors about Cwecwe's case. She said the incident took place the day before she went to school.

"'He's spitting facts": Man goes on loud tax rant in taxi while passengers sit quietly, SA amused

"'He's spitting facts": Man goes on loud tax rant in taxi while passengers sit quietly, SA amused

People

a month ago

A man voiced out his frustration about the taxes and the government in a taxi full of quiet passengers. Social media users agreed with his points.

"Insurance must be added": Man stuns petrol attendants with Mercedes-G Wagon costs, SA astonished

"Insurance must be added": Man stuns petrol attendants with Mercedes-G Wagon costs, SA astonished

People

a month ago

A car journalist shocked petrol attendants when he revealed Mercedes-G63 monthly repayments of R104K and R1.6M in interest, sparking a huge debate online.

"This is true": Domestic worker shares realities of her job and hopes for a better future, SA moved

"This is true": Domestic worker shares realities of her job and hopes for a better future, SA moved

People

a month ago

A woman shared her challenges as a cleaner in a TikTok video, touching hearts with her honesty and hopes for a better future. Many applauded her bravery.

"Ma2k are the happiest beings": UKZN students play dominoes with mattresses at res, SA in stitches

"Ma2k are the happiest beings": UKZN students play dominoes with mattresses at res, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A group of students from UKZN took fun to another level, after removing their mattresses from their beds and playing a game in the corridor, using them as dominoes.

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