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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"Excited to see the finished project": Renovation of 80s Johannesburg kitchen has Mzansi glued

"Excited to see the finished project": Renovation of 80s Johannesburg kitchen has Mzansi glued

People

a year ago

"Toyota, lead the way": Land Cruiser conquers a mud and steep hill challenge, SA impressed

"Toyota, lead the way": Land Cruiser conquers a mud and steep hill challenge, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Put it on Takealot": Clever ironing board doubles as a chair and storage unit, SA impressed

"Put it on Takealot": Clever ironing board doubles as a chair and storage unit, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"The best gift for parents": Proud mom witnesses lawyer daughter's first court appearance, SA moved

"The best gift for parents": Proud mom witnesses lawyer daughter's first court appearance, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're raising a king": Mom surprises son with Kellogg's Coco Pops for his birthday, SA moved

"You're raising a king": Mom surprises son with Kellogg's Coco Pops for his birthday, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He once lived before": SA reacts to Zuluboy referring to himself as 'An old big boy'

"He once lived before": SA reacts to Zuluboy referring to himself as 'An old big boy'

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He must sell them all": Eastern Cape man gets emotional discovering his stolen livestock, SA moved

"He must sell them all": Eastern Cape man gets emotional discovering his stolen livestock, SA moved

People

a year ago

An emotional video of an Eastern Cape old man crying after discovering his stolen sheep in a village field touched the hearts of many on social media.

"Take solo breaks": Married woman's emotional testimony of losing her individuality, SA reacts

"Take solo breaks": Married woman's emotional testimony of losing her individuality, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's emotional video of her crying and regretting her marriage due to a loss of individuality went viral, sparking a heated debate online about personal space.

"Great way to grow up": Adorable kid helps fix flat tyre as wild rhino roams nearby, SA in stitches

"Great way to grow up": Adorable kid helps fix flat tyre as wild rhino roams nearby, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A toddler attempted to fix a flat tyre at SanWild Sanctuary, with a rhinoceros in the background. Social media users were charmed by this heartwarming moment.

"You're on the money here": Smart gent shares study method for History essays, SA grateful

"You're on the money here": Smart gent shares study method for History essays, SA grateful

People

a year ago

A young man shares two easy steps to learning Grade 12 History and scoring distinctions, offering valuable tips on essay structure and effective study methods.

"Price will go up": Woman pleads with Woollies to make shopping bags more practical, SA reacts

"Price will go up": Woman pleads with Woollies to make shopping bags more practical, SA reacts

People

a year ago

A woman's video asking Woolworths to make their black shopping bag handles longer went viral, with many people agreeing with her and sharing their own struggles.

"She fought back tears": Traffic officer shares pain of not being recognised by her kids, SA moved

"She fought back tears": Traffic officer shares pain of not being recognised by her kids, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A traffic officer’s heartbreaking confession about her children not recognising her as a mother deeply moved online users, sparking a conversation about family.

"I doubted myself": Former security guard's graduation inspires Mzansi

"I doubted myself": Former security guard's graduation inspires Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A former security guard's inspiring journey to graduate with a visual arts qualification from TUT earned him heartfelt congratulatory messages from inspired viewers.

"You will rise again": Businesswoman ends employees' jobs with immediate effect, SA moved

"You will rise again": Businesswoman ends employees' jobs with immediate effect, SA moved

People

a year ago

A woman's emotional video of telling her staff about closing her business went viral, touching many online viewers who shared their sympathy, support, and love.

"Emirates needs to see this": Little girl practices working as Emirates flight attendant, SA moved

"Emirates needs to see this": Little girl practices working as Emirates flight attendant, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video of a little girl mimicking an Emirates cabin crew member went viral, melting hearts worldwide and sparking predictions for the future.

Bongiwe Mati