Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3293 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"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

"Both cities are beautiful": Man proves why Johannesburg is a better city than Cape Town, SA divided

"Both cities are beautiful": Man proves why Johannesburg is a better city than Cape Town, SA divided

People

a year ago

"SAA is a decent airline": Multilingual flight attendant makes passengers feel at home, SA moved

"SAA is a decent airline": Multilingual flight attendant makes passengers feel at home, SA moved

People

a year ago

"We respect people's privacy": Mzansi's nonchalant reaction to celebrities stuns a Nigerian woman

"We respect people's privacy": Mzansi's nonchalant reaction to celebrities stuns a Nigerian woman

People

a year ago

"They're destroying our cultures": KZN men defend tradition against wife's surname ruling, SA reacts

"They're destroying our cultures": KZN men defend tradition against wife's surname ruling, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Love her energy": Mzansi falls for Cape Town woman’s charm after R250k shopping spree

"Love her energy": Mzansi falls for Cape Town woman’s charm after R250k shopping spree

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Cape Town woman's extravagant shopping haul of designer labels, including Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel, left social media users in awe of her lifestyle.

"He's so intelligent": Zuluboy shares heartfelt child safety tips, SA reacts

"He's so intelligent": Zuluboy shares heartfelt child safety tips, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Zuluboy, a four-year-old, went viral for his important child safety tips for kids and parents, impressing many viewers with his wisdom and charm.

"I want to live there": Solo explorer films creepy ghost town experience in Kolmanskuppe, SA wowed

"I want to live there": Solo explorer films creepy ghost town experience in Kolmanskuppe, SA wowed

People

a year ago

A fascinating video of a man exploring Kolmanskuppe, a ghost town in Namibia, captivated many viewers who expressed interest in residing in the deserted town.

"Love your spirit": Organic farmer produces own peanut butter and chilli sauce brand, SA impressed

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A young organic farmer from KZN, Sinethemba Zwane, made waves with her homemade peanut butter and newly launched chilli sauce, inspiring many viewers.

"You're treated well": Woman shares things her boyfriend does that some men don't do, SA impressed

"You're treated well": Woman shares things her boyfriend does that some men don't do, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman’s viral TikTok video listing the thoughtful gestures her boyfriend does captured the hearts of social media users, sparking love and admiration.

"We bring life to every home": Limpopo gent advises men to get Xhosa wives, SA reacts

"We bring life to every home": Limpopo gent advises men to get Xhosa wives, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Limpopo man went on social media and advised others to get themselves Xhosa wives, sparking an online debate about the tribe's women and other tribes.

"We love you": SA amused by Cameroonian man's humorous reaction to Springboks' beating All Blacks

"We love you": SA amused by Cameroonian man's humorous reaction to Springboks' beating All Blacks

People

a year ago

A Cameroonian comic sports commentator hilariously teased South Africans about the Springboks’ victory, jokingly wishing they would start losing.

"We're only here for the bags": KZN couple's shopping haul, SA raves about Woolies shopping bags

"We're only here for the bags": KZN couple's shopping haul, SA raves about Woolies shopping bags

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's video of her shopping haul from the new Woolworths concept store in Ballito went viral, with many people commenting on the new shopping bags.

"This is how a girl is raised": Loving father surprises daughter with gifts at school, SA moved

"This is how a girl is raised": Loving father surprises daughter with gifts at school, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A loving father surprised his daughter at school with a gift, flowers, and balloons to celebrate her 14th birthday, melting many social media users' hearts.

Bongiwe Mati