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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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"Give it all to him": Father gets picky and stingy with braai meat, SA stunned

"Give it all to him": Father gets picky and stingy with braai meat, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"MDs are turning into Met Gala": Grade 12 learner shares matric dance cost breakdown, SA debates

"MDs are turning into Met Gala": Grade 12 learner shares matric dance cost breakdown, SA debates

People

a year ago

"That time he drives a Range Rover": Woman deals with stingy man who demands breakfast, SA reacts

"That time he drives a Range Rover": Woman deals with stingy man who demands breakfast, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lawyer details how woman was dumped after building 14 rooms at fiancé's home with RAF money, SA stunned

Lawyer details how woman was dumped after building 14 rooms at fiancé's home with RAF money, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Stay on the right path": Learner's hustle earns him respect from Mitchells Plain police, SA moved

"Stay on the right path": Learner's hustle earns him respect from Mitchells Plain police, SA moved

People

a year ago

"Poor guy": Ithuba searches for R2.28m PowerBall winner with expiring ticket, SA divided

"Poor guy": Ithuba searches for R2.28m PowerBall winner with expiring ticket, SA divided

People

a year ago

"Driver will catch feelings": Cheerful woman serenades e-hailing driver during trip, SA entertained

"Driver will catch feelings": Cheerful woman serenades e-hailing driver during trip, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A woman’s TikTok video of her playfully singing to an Uber driver went viral, with many viewers captivated by her personality and the driver's blushing reactions.

"Next time, leave him behind": Little brother exposes sister's fake birthday at Spur, SA amused

"Next time, leave him behind": Little brother exposes sister's fake birthday at Spur, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman’s attempt to get free birthday ice cream at Spur was exposed when her younger brother screamed that it was a fake birthday in front of the waiters.

"He has jealous energy": Waiter hates on woman after a stranger settles her bill, SA stunned

"He has jealous energy": Waiter hates on woman after a stranger settles her bill, SA stunned

People

a year ago

A viral video of an American waiter demanding princess treatment after a stranger paid for a woman’s meal sparked a debate on male generosity and maturity.

"He's so brave": Learner begs on the streets for matric dance assistance, SA moved

"He's so brave": Learner begs on the streets for matric dance assistance, SA moved

People

a year ago

A Grade 12's plea for donations to attend his final school dance captured the hearts of many social media users, who asked for his contact information to help.

"He's professional": Curro Grade 1 learners' humorous farewell speech to Grade 12s has SA impressed

"He's professional": Curro Grade 1 learners' humorous farewell speech to Grade 12s has SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Curro Durbanville Grade 1 learner’s hilarious and heartfelt farewell speech to the matric class touched viewers, showcasing his flawless articulation and humour.

"They move with you": SA gets chills from cockroaches in woman's alleged Pretoria apartment

"They move with you": SA gets chills from cockroaches in woman's alleged Pretoria apartment

People

a year ago

A woman shared a horrifying video of her clothing cupboard infested with cockroaches and said they had forced her to move out of her Pretoria residence.

"This is valid": Self-proclaimed non-native English speaker's video message to recruiters moves SA

"This is valid": Self-proclaimed non-native English speaker's video message to recruiters moves SA

People

a year ago

A woman's powerful video asking recruiters to look past accents when hiring non-native English speakers sparked a debate about interview pressures.

"We needed this": Zulu gent opens up about safety as South African living in the US, SA grateful

"We needed this": Zulu gent opens up about safety as South African living in the US, SA grateful

People

a year ago

A Zulu man working in America shares crucial safety and legal advice for foreigners, showcasing his peaceful life and warning against an arrogant attitude.

"Make South Africa great again": Gent furious about government's response to Nathi Mthethwa's death

"Make South Africa great again": Gent furious about government's response to Nathi Mthethwa's death

People

a year ago

A man's humorous video questioning the death of former Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa sparked a debate about a public inquest and the nation's political resolve.

Bongiwe Mati