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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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"Real motivation": Graduate who took 7 years to complete 4-year degree motivates others, SA inspired

"Real motivation": Graduate who took 7 years to complete 4-year degree motivates others, SA inspired

People

a year ago

"Force him": Woman gets dolled up as bride to surprise fiancé with marriage proposal, SA amused

"Force him": Woman gets dolled up as bride to surprise fiancé with marriage proposal, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Let's respect the wife": Woman's cosy AI pics with Mkhwananzi leave SA outraged

"Let's respect the wife": Woman's cosy AI pics with Mkhwananzi leave SA outraged

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Manifesting this on my children": Limpopo Top achiever shows impressive matric results, SA inspired

"Manifesting this on my children": Limpopo Top achiever shows impressive matric results, SA inspired

People

a year ago

"Mkhwanazi stands for bravery": Woman charmed by Mkhwanazi hatches a plan to honour him, SA reacts

"Mkhwanazi stands for bravery": Woman charmed by Mkhwanazi hatches a plan to honour him, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"She's strong": Woman speaks of traumatising marriage after husband divorced her 4 times, SA reacts

"She's strong": Woman speaks of traumatising marriage after husband divorced her 4 times, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I just wasted R3k": South African woman stunned by ancestry DNA test results, SA debates

"I just wasted R3k": South African woman stunned by ancestry DNA test results, SA debates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shares her DNA ancestry results, revealing 80% Southern Bantu and 20% Khoisan lineage, expressing disappointment over the cost.

"This baby's a whole vibe": Father and toddler jam to Amapiano hit, SA entertained

"This baby's a whole vibe": Father and toddler jam to Amapiano hit, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of a father and toddler having a fun Amapiano jam session captivated social media, with users dubbing the baby 'a vibe.

"That's how they erase our history": Woman rants about Heritage Day not being Braai Day, SA debates

"That's how they erase our history": Woman rants about Heritage Day not being Braai Day, SA debates

People

a year ago

A woman's video highlighting the true meaning of Heritage Day, not Braai Day, sparked widespread debate on social media, with many agreeing with her view.

"Take Bheki Cele": Man wishes to trade 3 politicians to make Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Xhosa, SA amused

"Take Bheki Cele": Man wishes to trade 3 politicians to make Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Xhosa, SA amused

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a Xhosa man humorously asking the Zulu nation to trade General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi for three politicians, leaving SA in stitches.

"You're an inspiration to us": Rich woman gives 10% of earnings to customer at Spar, SA moved

"You're an inspiration to us": Rich woman gives 10% of earnings to customer at Spar, SA moved

People

a year ago

A wealthy woman’s video showing a random act of kindness at Spar went viral, with many commenting on her generosity and wishing her even more blessings.

"What a precious baby": Tender moment as little girl gets new phone from loving mother, SA moved

"What a precious baby": Tender moment as little girl gets new phone from loving mother, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom's heartwarming video of surprising her daughter with a cellphone went viral, with many people praising her for raising such a well-mannered child.

"They deserve each other": Groom flips out on wedding day after bride scolds him, SA stunned

"They deserve each other": Groom flips out on wedding day after bride scolds him, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A viral video shows a groom pushing a wedding cake to the floor, sparking a social media debate over who was at fault after the bride scolded him.

"What an awesome adventure": Rachel Kolisi's Botswana getaway with daughter sparks joy online

"What an awesome adventure": Rachel Kolisi's Botswana getaway with daughter sparks joy online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi's mother-daughter getaway to Botswana went viral, with social media users praising the stunning surroundings and her incredible adventures.

"China is safer than Western countries ": Woman shows how China is leading in technology, SA stunned

"China is safer than Western countries ": Woman shows how China is leading in technology, SA stunned

People

a year ago

A woman’s viral video showcases a futuristic, self-service store in China, sparking a debate about the country’s advanced technology and societal trust.

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