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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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"Love these meal preparation videos": Woman prepares lunch for 4 days under R200, SA reacts

"Love these meal preparation videos": Woman prepares lunch for 4 days under R200, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"Imbokodo": Dr Celiwe Ndaba starts side hustle after settling for R500 child maintenance, SA reacts

"Imbokodo": Dr Celiwe Ndaba starts side hustle after settling for R500 child maintenance, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's your time to shine": Babes Wamachankura pays R98k for 1 pair of shoes and a bag, SA reacts

"It's your time to shine": Babes Wamachankura pays R98k for 1 pair of shoes and a bag, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"The friendship I'd sign up for": Expectant mom receives a cheque at baby shower, SA impressed

"The friendship I'd sign up for": Expectant mom receives a cheque at baby shower, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"That man is a keeper": Boyfriend arrives to rescue jogger after an embarrassing accident, SA reacts

"That man is a keeper": Boyfriend arrives to rescue jogger after an embarrassing accident, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Beautiful woman of God": Man teases wife's church outfit, SA entertained

"Beautiful woman of God": Man teases wife's church outfit, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Thank you for the detailed info": Woman purchases building stand for R85k in Jozi, SA wowed

"Thank you for the detailed info": Woman purchases building stand for R85k in Jozi, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's post about her land acquisition journey in Johannesburg's West Rand had many social media users impressed and asking for the agent's contact number.

"Your kindness is spreading": BI Phakathi and generous man help hungry kids, SA moved

"Your kindness is spreading": BI Phakathi and generous man help hungry kids, SA moved

People

a year ago

A video of humanitarian BI Phakathi and another man buying food for young boys at a petrol station touched online viewers, inspiring others to help when possible.

"Your house is bullying others": KZN Project manager shows off his gorgeous township home, SA wowed

"Your house is bullying others": KZN Project manager shows off his gorgeous township home, SA wowed

People

a year ago

A KZN project manager left social media users in awe after sharing a TikTok video of his dream home, a double-storey house which he built in a township.

"Importance of marrying a kind man": Mkhulu's loving gesture of feeding gogo her meal goes viral

"Importance of marrying a kind man": Mkhulu's loving gesture of feeding gogo her meal goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a mkhulu tenderly feeding his gogo supper went viral, with many viewers commenting on the love and care between them, and wishing for the same.

"He has the Zulu men's pride": Woman swoons over Mkhwanazi's confident walk, SA reacts

"He has the Zulu men's pride": Woman swoons over Mkhwanazi's confident walk, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A woman's video of her swooning over the National Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as he entered the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, went viral.

"These are such genuine gestures": Woman's humble birthday surprise for her man goes viral

"These are such genuine gestures": Woman's humble birthday surprise for her man goes viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s video of a surprise she threw for her man went viral, with many people commenting on the man’s excited reaction and how they love this kind of love.

"They're just curious": Chinese aunties amazed by SA woman's voluptuous body, SA entertained

"They're just curious": Chinese aunties amazed by SA woman's voluptuous body, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of two Chinese women admiring a South African woman's voluptuous body went viral, sparking a conversation about the beauty of African women's bodies.

"Absent fathers, you're missing out": Present father treats toddler like a princess, SA moved

"Absent fathers, you're missing out": Present father treats toddler like a princess, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A father's humorous viral video of serving snacks to his toddler daughter gained massive traction, with many praising his hands-on parenting and strong bond.

"You do this effortlessly": Private chef turns heads with meal for family in Camps Bay, SA impressed

"You do this effortlessly": Private chef turns heads with meal for family in Camps Bay, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A young private chef wowed social media with a video of her preparing a delicious feast for a granny in Camps Bay, Cape Town, who was hosting a party.

Bongiwe Mati