Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), 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

1663 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Thanks for the plug": Tutor shares online study resources for Term 3 exams, SA thankful

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"People like you help us": Man shares his study method after scoring 7 A's in matric, SA grateful

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Dr Celiwe Ndaba reflects on giving her car to unemployed ex after her accident, SA reacts

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"Money does buy happiness": Man shows R232K experience on flying Emirates first class, SA stunned

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"Why did I get married early?": Woman shares lobola agreement from Makro, SA stunned

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"They are running in silence": Lioness chases Zebras in front of safari visitors, SA astonished

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"He's cheating the system": Influencer charms woman in isiZulu, SA, impressed

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A young man left social media users in a mix of laughter and disbelief after sharing a video of his charming and unique way of getting a woman’s number.

"You're us": American woman feels robbed of African heritage after seeing Zionist church members

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An emotional video of a US woman sharing her spiritual connection to a Zion Church touched the hearts of many viewers, with many urging her to return to Africa.

"You're saving my grades": Student shares effective study technique for Maths, SA impressed

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A young man who scored over 90% in Grade 12 Mathematics shared his unique study methods, sparking a conversation about effective studying and hard work.

"Just in time for summer": American woman shows glimpse of apartment in SA with amazing views

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a month ago

An American woman who recently relocated to South Africa celebrated getting her apartment on TikTok, and social media users welcomed her warmly.

"Tyra needs to see her": Modelling toddler claims Tyra Banks is her mom, SA entertained

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a month ago

A toddler’s video declaring that she was supermodel Tyra Banks' child and modelling away went viral, leaving many social media users in stitches.

"This gives me goosebumps": Family's Amapiano rendition of Ngixolele has Mzansi entertained

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A local family’s viral rendition of the popular Amapiano song “Ndixolele” impressed social media users, showcasing their musical talent and infectious energy.

"We already know the script": R41million lotto winner shares plans for prize money, SA reacts

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a month ago

A man who won the R41 million Lotto jackpot shared his plans for the fortune, sparking a conversation about dreams and the loss of trust in the Lottery process.

"To be a South African is a flex": Truck driver stops to dance to Amapiano tune, proudly SA moment

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A truck driver’s video of him dancing to a Sotho Amapiano gospel song caught the attention of many social media users, who thanked him for reminding them to pray.

"Her communication is top tier": Adorable toddler teaches mom a lesson on independence, SA amused

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A toddler’s hilarious rant to her mom had social media in stitches, with viewers loving her outspoken nature and begging the mom to stop sending her around.

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