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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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“Great job, guys”: Khayelitsha businessman shows off modern shack with gorgeous interior, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"He loves people": President Cyril Ramaphosa entertains locals in the US, SA touched

People

a year ago

"You're now an Amerikaner": Afrikaner man showcases peaceful, honest farm life in the US, SA wowed

People

a year ago

"You'll be fine": Daughter shares how her dad cut her off over selling her bed, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You are beautiful": ZCC couple's traditional wedding walk stuns in gorgeous outfits, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's beautiful": Afrikaner farmer shows off large US home after moving on H-2A visa, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"New age white folks": High school learners cause a stir with cool ride, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of Afrikaner learners were spotted in a roofless red microbus, sparking laughter and vibes as the video spread across Facebook and won hearts online.

"The baby's first degree": Determined student graduates while holding her baby, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young mom walked across the graduation stage holding her baby to collect her degree. The audience gave her a standing ovation and cheered for her.

"Future Springbok": Sharks rugby player James Venter graduates with law degree, SA impressed

People

a year ago

Sharks rugby player James Venter walked the stage to collect his law degree, and fans online couldn’t stop applauding the brainy and brawny achievement.

"Come to America": Afrikaner man in America encourages people to seek refugee status, SA divided

People

a year ago

A South African man in Texas shares his inspiring farm-to-home story, encouraging Afrikaners to join the US refugee programme and chase a safer, more stable life.

"Shows you appreciate her": Man surprises his domestic worker with cake on her birthday, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A kind-hearted boss surprised his helper with a birthday cake in a video that moved TikTok users. The sweet gesture showed their strong bond and mutual love.

"Double celebration": Kaizer Chiefs fan carries team t-shirt to UKZN graduation stage, SA amused

People

a year ago

A UKZN graduate wowed internet users after flexing a Kaizer Chiefs T-shirt on stage. The man celebrated both his degree and the team's major comeback..

"Rather tithe to your parents": Woman's R9.3K salary breakdown with tithes sparks an online debate

People

a year ago

A woman's salary breakdown with tithes as a priority sparked a debate online. Some praised her faith, while others raised financial safety concerns.

"We're well represented": Kaizer Chiefs fan in China trolls Orlando Pirates during class, SA amused

People

a year ago

A South African teacher in China shared a viral video teaching Chinese kids about Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, promoting his team, and Mzansi loved it.

"The only country that stresses God": Eastern Cape ladies convinced they spotted Jesus, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man dressed in a robe just like the Jesus character in movies stunned women in Mthatha who begged for his blessings. The clip had online users in stitches.

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