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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"This means a lot to him": SA defends uncle's modest car purchase

People

a year ago

"They don't like this conversation": Pieter Kriel's take on religion in politics sparks a debate

People

a year ago

"He's super fit": Limpopo cyclist cruises in new bicycle and teases new trip, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction workers, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Awesome movie": Woman breaks down in tears watching the Straw movie scene, SA moved

People

a year ago

"She's saluting her hero": Traffic officer salutes daughter before going to work, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We're built different": Afrikaner H2A workers find joy on US farm, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Two H2A agricultural workers in the US share a joyful farm video, featuring a happy work environment and clean farm trucks, attracting positive online attention.

"Let's do it together": Man shares 100K in government support for spaza shop business, SA wowed

People

a year ago

A content creator shared information about a government support package worth R100,000 for unemployed township residents to start or upgrade their businesses.

"They look so good": Woman plugs others with gorgeous Pep coat retailing for R379, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A woman's stylish grey coat from Pep store revealed how easy it was to look classy on a budget. The woman paired the R379 coat with jeans, sneakers and a cap.

"Keep showing us": Woman's joy in snow captivates amidst cold snap, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A woman and her colleagues were happy to see snow while on a work site. She was working in Noupoort, an area where the Northern and Eastern Cape meet.

"African kids are so loving": Teacher's kindness cultivates joyful bonds with learners, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A sweet video of a teacher bonding with her learners touched many social media users. The learners were playing with her hair, while others hugged her.

"The place is so beautiful": Woman and friends explore Lagos before heading back home, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A content creator shared a vlog of her last days in Lagos with her besties, and it went viral. Internet users loved their island boat trip and poolside vibes.

"He's envious": Man vents about his marriage and expresses dislike towards his wife, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man went viral after venting in his car about how much he hated his wife. He said he was only with her because he was broke and couldn't afford to leave.

"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

People

a year ago

A local man caught people's attention after showing his beautiful facial birthmark shaped like the African continent. Viewers showered him with compliments.

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A gogo’s reaction to getting a new cellphone from her grandchild left viewers emotional and smiling. Her joy, laughter and gratitude captured hearts instantly.

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