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

1418 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"That's how it's done": American man shows off proposal ring after paying lobola, SA impressed

"That's how it's done": American man shows off proposal ring after paying lobola, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"These kids are too specific": Kids share details of dad's alleged affair, SA divided

"These kids are too specific": Kids share details of dad's alleged affair, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Love is a beautiful thing": Woman feeds her partner at funeral, SA touched

"Love is a beautiful thing": Woman feeds her partner at funeral, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"She's deep in thought": Gogo jogs around the house getting ready for her soccer match, SA amused

"She's deep in thought": Gogo jogs around the house getting ready for her soccer match, SA amused

People

a month ago

"Not all heroes wear capes": Uber driver returns the forgotten phone the next day, SA impressed

"Not all heroes wear capes": Uber driver returns the forgotten phone the next day, SA impressed

People

a month ago

"Good boy gone bad": Mzansi reacts to man's strange groove entrance in a coffin

"Good boy gone bad": Mzansi reacts to man's strange groove entrance in a coffin

People

a month ago

"Life is not easy": Hungry young women resort to attending stranger's funeral for food, SA moved

"Life is not easy": Hungry young women resort to attending stranger's funeral for food, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A video of three local young women attending a stranger's funeral for a meal sparked an online conversation about hunger, dignity and community support in SA.

"They're so amazed": Woman's afro poses challenge for stylists in China, SA entertained

"They're so amazed": Woman's afro poses challenge for stylists in China, SA entertained

People

a month ago

A local woman visited a salon in Hong Kong to wash her afro, causing a stir among stylists who were hesitant to dry her hair, thinking it was painful.

"Some will be pilots": Daycare learners' SAA museum visit sparks imaginary US trip debate, SA amused

"Some will be pilots": Daycare learners' SAA museum visit sparks imaginary US trip debate, SA amused

People

a month ago

A group of daycare learners on a school excursion to the SAA museum sparked widespread online discussion after their innocent belief in travelling to America.

"Let the man make his coins": Man discusses R1K Cape Town jogging initiative, SA shows support

"Let the man make his coins": Man discusses R1K Cape Town jogging initiative, SA shows support

People

a month ago

A unique township sports run featuring cultural tours and community stops sparked online debate, with many social media users supporting its aims.

"It's a helicopter": Massive petrol fill-up stuns with over 800 litres in one go, SA debates

"It's a helicopter": Massive petrol fill-up stuns with over 800 litres in one go, SA debates

People

a month ago

A TikTok video of a massive fuel pump filling a tank with 840 litres for R17K sparked a debate about whether it's a diesel bowser, truck, or a modified car.

"Finish 12 months": Woman's hair gets out of control after trying hair growth product, SA divided

"Finish 12 months": Woman's hair gets out of control after trying hair growth product, SA divided

People

a month ago

A woman's minoxidil journey led to rapid hair growth on her scalp and face. Locals advised her to use it for 12 months, saying she might lose it if she stopped.

"Wait till he graduates": Woman shows little brother's framed matric certificate, SA in stitches

"Wait till he graduates": Woman shows little brother's framed matric certificate, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young man's unique and proud display of his matric certificate, framed in the family lounge, sparked amusement and admiration. Online users loved his creativity.

"Real heroes": Caregivers at Woodside Special Care Centre entertain patients with dance, SA moved

"Real heroes": Caregivers at Woodside Special Care Centre entertain patients with dance, SA moved

People

a month ago

Dedicated caregivers at Woodside Special Care Centre in Cape Town brought joy to patients with an uplifting outdoor dance, leaving online users touched.

"It's giving King's attire": Shopper fascinated by Zulu men in traditional outfits, SA impressed

"It's giving King's attire": Shopper fascinated by Zulu men in traditional outfits, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A display of Zulu heritage in a grocery store sparked admiration for cultural pride. The high cost of traditional outfits sparked further discussion.

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