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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"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing locals

People

a year ago

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux, SA divided

People

a year ago

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA astonished

People

a year ago

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Three men turned a solemn funeral into a celebration, dancing and vibing while others mourned. Social media users joked that they owed the late mashonisa money.

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A new helper at a luxury estate ignored the washing line downstairs and used the mansion's balcony to dry baby clothes, leaving social media users in stitches.

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman surprised her mother with a house she secretly bought. She shared the emotional moment on Instagram, touching the hearts of many people.

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Responding to a question asked. A boy said the first song he will play in his luxury car is Candy Shop by 50 Cent. Internet users found his video amusing.

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

People

a year ago

A young 50 Cent lookalike shared a video showing people mistaking him for the rapper. Internet users were shocked by their resemblance, wishing they'd meet.

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A teacher’s sweet reaction to a toddler singing “Sponono” on TikTok warmed many hearts. Many social media users were happy the child was learning Zulu.

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A housewife without kids shared she wasn't sure if she wanted any in future. When asked what her husband does for a living, she said she didn't know.

"The universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman from Gqeberha called herself a 'Hosh Karamainer' in a video shared on TikTok. The clip went viral, attracting nearly two million views and many comments.

"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A fan asked Siya to choose a hand between her two hands, and the one he chose had a sweet. He saw that it was a blackcurrant flavour and sang a classic song.

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