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Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

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 at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3291 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"The most honest Mamlambo": Woman pretends to be a mermaid, tricks security guards, SA entertained

"The most honest Mamlambo": Woman pretends to be a mermaid, tricks security guards, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"Lwanle is smart and confident": Crèche toddler aces voice recognition test, SA entertained

"Lwanle is smart and confident": Crèche toddler aces voice recognition test, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is commendable": Mom's emotional birthday surprise reaction moves Mzansi

"This is commendable": Mom's emotional birthday surprise reaction moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Please give me one box": Woman shares Woolworths 75% Lindt chocolate sale, SA reacts

"Please give me one box": Woman shares Woolworths 75% Lindt chocolate sale, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"Love this content": Medical student shares matric resources she used to score 7 A's, SA wowed

"Love this content": Medical student shares matric resources she used to score 7 A's, SA wowed

People

a year ago

"Never thought of rules": Woman shares mutual cellphone rules in her marriage, SA debates

"Never thought of rules": Woman shares mutual cellphone rules in her marriage, SA debates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This boy is very smart": Kid's heartwarming words about General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi touch SA

"This boy is very smart": Kid's heartwarming words about General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi touch SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video of a six-year-old boy praying for General Mkhwanazi, whom he called a 'good guy,' touched the hearts of many social media users.

"Every woman deserves this": Video of Dubai housewife with generous husband impresses Mzansi

"Every woman deserves this": Video of Dubai housewife with generous husband impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral Instagram video of a pregnant Dubai wife using her husband's black card to buy a R110K Hermès bag captivated viewers, who are manifesting her soft life.

"Call the SPCA unit": Man films a giant snake going into a pit, SA stunned

"Call the SPCA unit": Man films a giant snake going into a pit, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video of a massive, long snake disappearing into a deep pit in the bush stunned social media users, who were worried about the men's safety.

"The power of social media": Limpopo orphan's shack replaced by community-built dream home, SA moved

"The power of social media": Limpopo orphan's shack replaced by community-built dream home, SA moved

People

a year ago

A heartwarming video of a community building a gorgeous new home for a Limpopo orphan showcased the incredible power of social media and generosity.

"You deserve a reality show": Woman showcases R7.2K bi-weekly grocery shopping, SA stunned

"You deserve a reality show": Woman showcases R7.2K bi-weekly grocery shopping, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Venda woman's TikTok video showcasing her Woolworths R7,224 grocery top-up, which brought her total monthly spend to R16,875, shocked social media users.

"There's still hope, ladies": Gogo weds her prince charming in a traditional ceremony, SA moved

"There's still hope, ladies": Gogo weds her prince charming in a traditional ceremony, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A beautiful TikTok video of a grandmother’s traditional wedding garnered many comments from mostly women, who said her wedding video made them hopeful.

"Thingo for president": Mom's slim figure sparks questions about happiness from son, SA amused

"Thingo for president": Mom's slim figure sparks questions about happiness from son, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A toddler's hilarious video asking his mom why she was slim if she was happy went viral, sparking laughter and a massive debate about body image.

"He could have waited": Man proposes during his girlfriend's graduation, SA divided

"He could have waited": Man proposes during his girlfriend's graduation, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An Instagram video of a man proposing to his girlfriend on stage during her graduation went viral, sparking a huge debate about whether he stole her moment.

"USA here we come": Stadium celebration after Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup qualification wows SA

"USA here we come": Stadium celebration after Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup qualification wows SA

People

a year ago

A video of Bafana Bafana fans celebrating their FIFA World Cup qualification victory with a brass band playing a local igwijo entertained many social media users.

Bongiwe Mati