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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"They did granny wrong": Gogo's reaction to eating oysters for the first time has SA in stitches

"They did granny wrong": Gogo's reaction to eating oysters for the first time has SA in stitches

People

22 days ago

"This is another hurt": Tragic drowning claims the life of Grade 7 pupil Clayton Masimela, SA mourns

"This is another hurt": Tragic drowning claims the life of Grade 7 pupil Clayton Masimela, SA mourns

People

22 days ago

"We need to reset this country": Tearful woman confronts police over lack of justice, SA moved

"We need to reset this country": Tearful woman confronts police over lack of justice, SA moved

People

22 days ago

"We are abused": Tax comparison of SA R30k earners and Germany's top earners outrages Mzansi

"We are abused": Tax comparison of SA R30k earners and Germany's top earners outrages Mzansi

People

22 days ago

"We're built different": Motorist gets birthday song and a fine from traffic officers, SA amused

"We're built different": Motorist gets birthday song and a fine from traffic officers, SA amused

People

22 days ago

"They were misled": Bianca weighs in on Afrikaner refugee family returning to SA for medical care

"They were misled": Bianca weighs in on Afrikaner refugee family returning to SA for medical care

People

23 days ago

"Open up a shop": Pretoria mom with no experience sews Heritage Day outfit for daughter, SA wowed

"Open up a shop": Pretoria mom with no experience sews Heritage Day outfit for daughter, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

A Pretoria mom with no sewing experience crafted a Xhosa-inspired Heritage Day outfit by hand, earning praise online for her skill, effort and cultural pride.

"The showstopper": Learner makes unique matric dance entry in tractor-pulled trailer, SA stunned

"The showstopper": Learner makes unique matric dance entry in tractor-pulled trailer, SA stunned

People

23 days ago

A Western Cape matriculant turned heads with a dramatic tractor-pulled trailer entrance at her matric dance, winning praise from many viewers online.

"What a family": Logan family celebrates newborn's first Heritage Day with beautiful photoshoot

"What a family": Logan family celebrates newborn's first Heritage Day with beautiful photoshoot

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

Popular creators, the Logans, celebrate their newborn’s first Heritage Day in Cape Town with matching Xhosa-inspired outfits, beadwork and shared family pride.

"Dompas must fall": Xolile Vesile shares hilarious reaction to green ID book deadline, SA amused

"Dompas must fall": Xolile Vesile shares hilarious reaction to green ID book deadline, SA amused

People

24 days ago

Xolile Vesile roasts green ID book holders refusing Smart IDs, joking that Home Affairs needs social workers to counsel the South Africans over the switch.

"What an amazing event": Mzansi attempts Guinness World Record for biggest braai on Heritage Day

"What an amazing event": Mzansi attempts Guinness World Record for biggest braai on Heritage Day

People

25 days ago

South Africans attempt a Guinness World Record with 525 braai stands at Loftus Stadium, while TikTok reignites the Heritage Day versus Braai Day debate online.

"This is a real plug": Woman showcases Takealot gadget that jump-starts cars and inflates tyres

"This is a real plug": Woman showcases Takealot gadget that jump-starts cars and inflates tyres

People

25 days ago

John Legend showcases musical versatility on The Jennifer Hudson Show, improvising unique songs from random photos in a spontaneous, unforgettable segment on TV.

"Cutting onions": Boy’s birthday wish comes true as dad returns from overseas for surprise reunion

"Cutting onions": Boy’s birthday wish comes true as dad returns from overseas for surprise reunion

People

25 days ago

Pretoria schoolboy Logan Jansen gets an emotional birthday surprise when his dad returns from abroad, creating a tearful reunion at Laerskool Stephanus Roos.

"Don't tell them everything": UK man shares why South Africa is the goat of all countries, SA moved

"Don't tell them everything": UK man shares why South Africa is the goat of all countries, SA moved

People

25 days ago

A UK TikTok creator names South Africa the world's greatest, praising biltong, All Gold, boerewors and 5Star, while South Africans add their favourite foods.

"You're funny": Comedian shares satirical skit about Afrikaner refugee family turned back in the US

"You're funny": Comedian shares satirical skit about Afrikaner refugee family turned back in the US

People

25 days ago

A South African comedian’s viral TikTok satirises an Afrikaner refugee family turned away at a US airport, earning praise for sharp humour and flawless accents.

Bongiwe Mati