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

2508 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This job is dangerous": Cardash cam video of e-hailing driver robbed at gunpoint has SA disturbed

People

a month ago

"Bro is a legend": American woman who moves to Zimbabwe for love shares culture shocks, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"He even does a Cheslin Kolbe move": School rugby game interrupted by an active dog, SA in stitches

People

a month ago

"No need to compare": Black British creator shares his view about Joburg and Cape Town, SA divided

People

a month ago

"What is the president doing about this?": True Crime narrator speaks on the KZN family mass murder

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"He's a baby when it suits him": Zuluboy tells 'maparents' he's not a baby, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Hotel workers should be investigated": US Influencer's body returned home missing some things

People

a month ago

An update shared on the late U influencer Ashly Robinson revealed that her body was returned to her country, but some of her personal items were missing.

"Sell more to collectors": Owner seeks professional valuation of MS66 2008 Mandela R5 coins

People

a month ago

A Reddit user sparked a viral debate over the value of MS66-graded 2008 Nelson Mandela R5 coins, with social media users questioning R40,000 online price tags.

"This is sickening": Activist calls for end to genocide labels following KwaZulu-Natal mass murder

Family and Relationships

a month ago

TikTok creator @lindiforchange challenged farm killing claims and AfriForum's silence following a brutal mass murder in KwaZulu-Natal, sparking an online debate.

"Humanity is still good": SA locals help injured US skateboarder on a mission to conquer Africa

People

a month ago

American TikTok creator @jaayfilms was injured during a 3,700-mile skating journey across Africa, receiving help from South African locals after a fall.

"Thankful for this generation": Learners' vibey Quantum arrival at matric dance impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A viral video showed matriculants arriving at their matric dance in a Quantum taxi, sparking praise for their humble and culturally vibey entrance.

"Love the content": Domestic workers make funny confessions about bosses, SA entertained

People

a month ago

A TikTok from @marilizenel1 showed South African domestic workers and a gardener sharing hilarious stories about their bosses, leaving viewers in stitches.

"New kasi journalist": Brave woman captures chaotic scene of the CIT robbery in Thembisa, SA stunned

People

a month ago

A young content creator was filming a live recording of the Thembisa cash-in-transit robbery when she heard gunshots and had to run for her life.

"The balance I need in my life": SA woman carries shopping bag on her head in Australia, SA amused

People

a month ago

Instagram creator @fit_diva_fi trended after showing how she carries groceries on her head in Australia, proving that her South African roots were still strong.

"PEP Home is the new Woolies": Woman showcases Le Creuset pot dupe from PEP Home, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A local content creator shared an Instagram video showcasing PEP Home's new cast-iron cookware range that rivals Le Creuset in look, priced from R799.

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