Best News & Entertainment '24

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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"Being bored in SA is a choice": SA entertained by the viral taxi no-eating rule skit

"Being bored in SA is a choice": SA entertained by the viral taxi no-eating rule skit

People

a year ago

"Watch YouTube tutorials ": Woman's makeup learning journey fails to impress, SA advises

"Watch YouTube tutorials ": Woman's makeup learning journey fails to impress, SA advises

People

a year ago

"The greeting part stresses me": South African woman shares cultural shock of Dubai life, SA stunned

"The greeting part stresses me": South African woman shares cultural shock of Dubai life, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"It's not possible": SA in disbelief at seeing house allegedly built with 2-year NSFAS

"It's not possible": SA in disbelief at seeing house allegedly built with 2-year NSFAS

People

a year ago

"School is nice": Learners confronted by teacher after mocking his shoes, SA in stitches

"School is nice": Learners confronted by teacher after mocking his shoes, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Your place is beautiful": American man shows off his Sandton apartment, SA impressed

"Your place is beautiful": American man shows off his Sandton apartment, SA impressed

People

a year ago

Woman nearly falls while floating above a school of sharks in the Maldives, SA stunned

Woman nearly falls while floating above a school of sharks in the Maldives, SA stunned

People

a year ago

A video of a woman’s close call with a nurse shark in the Maldives went viral, with many people commenting on the danger and the woman's bravery.

"That thing is huge": Gents film Mercedes-Benz truck carrying massive submodular station, SA reacts

"That thing is huge": Gents film Mercedes-Benz truck carrying massive submodular station, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A video of a massive Mercedes-Benz truck carrying a modular substation attracted many views, sparking a debate on the driver's skill and the strength of the truck.

"Absolutely gorgeous": 50-year-old with no gym membership shares how she keeps in shape, SA wowed

"Absolutely gorgeous": 50-year-old with no gym membership shares how she keeps in shape, SA wowed

People

a year ago

A 50-year-old woman's video detailing her budget-friendly fitness secrets, including hiking and clean eating, went viral, inspiring many social media users.

"Drunk in educated love": Master's graduate and lawyer wife define couple goals, SA inspired

"Drunk in educated love": Master's graduate and lawyer wife define couple goals, SA inspired

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A stunning photoshoot of a Master's graduate and his lawyer wife went viral, sparking an inspirational discussion about educated relationships and career goals.

"Men know what they want": Bride delivers wedding vows, 8 months after replying to DM, SA stunned

"Men know what they want": Bride delivers wedding vows, 8 months after replying to DM, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman's emotional wedding vows went viral after revealing she met her groom via a social media DM just eight months ago, shocking viewers.

"It's now a tote bag": Gent refuses to throw Woolworths shopping bags away, SA in stitches

"It's now a tote bag": Gent refuses to throw Woolworths shopping bags away, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A humorous video of a man defending his refusal to throw away his Woolworths shopping bag, listing its many uses, went viral and sparked laughter online.

"What a sweet boy": Zuluboy addresses rumours that he prefers makhulu over his mom, SA in stitches

"What a sweet boy": Zuluboy addresses rumours that he prefers makhulu over his mom, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of Zuluboy defending himself against a rumour that he loves his grandmother more than his mother went viral, showcasing his intelligence and pure heart.

"Attack your husband": Woman catches husband at the airport with alleged side chick, SA reacts

"Attack your husband": Woman catches husband at the airport with alleged side chick, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A wife’s dramatic confrontation with her husband and his mistress sparked a fierce debate about marriage and infidelity, and the emotional effects of infidelity.

"God is protecting us": Dr Celiwe's relieved she didn't buy R1.4M house as marriage ended, SA reacts

"God is protecting us": Dr Celiwe's relieved she didn't buy R1.4M house as marriage ended, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dr Celiwe Ndaba revealed a heartbreak that turned out to be a blessing, explaining that she nearly bought a house worth R1.4M while her marriage was in shambles.

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