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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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After 23 years of love, the couple officially ties the knot in a dream dress from Temu

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Suddenly have a headache from spinning": Woman's home renovations leave Mzansi feeling dizzy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"That moonwalk was smooth": Dancing petrol attendant leaves customer beaming with joy, SA wowed

People

a year ago

"Sisterhood is proud": Wife walks in on husband tying the knot with another woman, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You deserve all the good things": Boyfriend surprises 23-year-old with first car, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We're so proud of you": Cape Town man celebrates 5 years of sobriety, SA moved

People

a year ago

"She's proud of you": Daughter gifts mom borehole installation for birthday, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A daughter's thoughtful gift of a borehole installation brought her mother joy and inspired many social media users who showered her with praise.

"It looks like a human": Snake's bloated belly sparks curiosity about its last meal, SA intrigued

People

a year ago

A large snake with a bloated belly and wide-open mouth sparked online speculation about its massive meal and fears about its size, leaving many shocked.

"Boys take note": KZN girl's amazing journey from snake fear to fearless handler moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nonopha, a 10-year-old from KZN, transformed from fearing snakes to confidently handling them and studying their behaviour in a compelling Facebook video.

"The owner of the TV": Kid watches Cocomelon from inside TV stand unit, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom recorded her toddler perfectly settled inside a TV stand drawer, absorbed in Cocomelon, in a viral video that delighted countless online viewers.

"She's a divine spirit, no doubt": Young girl's energy attracts birds, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A little girl effortlessly attracted and interacted with birds, including a hummingbird, in a touching video that had captured millions of hearts online.

"Kindly compare different brands" Man spends long hours counting 2kg rice grains, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A content creator carefully counted over 100,000 grains in a 2kg Tastic rice bag, documenting his incredible and hilarious journey for online followers.

"Don't take it home": Woman's ugly couch makes her regret supporting local business, SA divided

People

a year ago

A young lady was disappointed with her couch order from a local small business operator. The R7,500 sofa looked completely different from what she had ordered.

"This boy has lived before": Kid sings deep South African song word for word, stunning Mzansi

People

a year ago

A young boy sang Nkosazana Daughter and Master KG's hit "Keneilwe," acing the Zulu and Sepedi verses, and impressing thousands online with his talent.

"Gave me goosebumps": Wife performs Chris Brown song for deaf husband in sign language, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A wife's heartwarming sign language performance for her deaf husband in their car went viral. Many social media users said their clip reminded them of real love.

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