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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"They look nice": Young huns turn heads in trendy prison-inspired overalls at the groove, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"People are tired of spending a lot": Man shares factory plug for Woolworths goodies, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"It's always Johannesburg": Curious woman explores SA on Google Earth until an ugly side, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Ships need to upgrade their tech": Father leaps off Disney Cruise ship to save daughter, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Date and marry your type": Woman claims grooving and marriage don't mix, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"His point is valid": Husband questions the family's disorderly egg use, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"That's a superpower": Mzansi moved by toddler's understanding of dad's financial struggles

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a young son's understanding response to his father's financial honesty warmed hearts across social media. Many internet users offered to help.

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American man joyfully celebrated completing lobola for his wife, showcasing a dazzling ring and eagerly anticipating their upcoming wedding ceremony.

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of two children discussing their father's alleged affair sparked disbelief and concerns on social media. Many told the mom to look into the allegations.

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

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video of a couple sharing a tender display of affection at an after-tears event reminded internet users that love endures, touching many online.

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

People

a year ago

A grandmother's energetic yard jog in preparation for her soccer match was shared by her granddaughter, delighting social media users with her enthusiasm.

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

People

a year ago

A local Uber driver's honest act of returning a forgotten phone to his passenger gained widespread praise, highlighting his dedication and integrity.

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

People

a year ago

A man from Limpopo made a dramatic entrance in a coffin at a club, shocking social media users. Many guessed that the man had joined a cult, hence the coffin.

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

Family and Relationships

a year 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

People

a year 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.

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