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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"Granny is not a snitch" Grandma keeps quiet about son-in-law's "cheating" secret, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You belong here": Choirmaster leads witty trio in refugee-themed performance, SA hyped

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Already marking your territory": Young men in khaki outfits enjoy life on the farm, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The bravery you have": Former ZCC member issues a warning about the church, angering many

People

a year ago

"They are human too": Mpumalanga woman begs for shelter as she shows life inside tiny tent, SA moved

People

a year ago

2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

People

a year ago

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A toddler left food untouched and served adorable camera poses instead, in a viral video. Her calm focus and patience wowed online users across the platform.

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local man, currently in America, responded to his stepdaughter’s viral claims, defending his refugee status and explaining his personal and cultural background.

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady claimed that her stepfather claimed that her stepfather lied to get asylum in the US and said he wasn't even part of the cultural group he joined.

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A viral video of an Afrikaner man dancing perfectly to Zulu music at a concert had online users in stitches. Many loved how smooth his Zulu kick moves were.

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady showed off her beautiful home, built by her mom, a domestic worker and bricklayer dad. Online users praised the parents for good financial management.

"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A local content creator unboxed a pap-making electric gadget. The influencer also showed how easy it was to use it, impressing many social media users.

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A funny man said he wasn't at the airport with the 49 Afrikaners whose refugee status was approved because of his arm, adding that they wanted hard-working people.

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

People

a year ago

An Afrikaans-speaking lady had Mzansi vibing and dancing in full Venda traditional attire on TikTok. Her confidence and cultural respect sparked major love online.

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site, Witkruis Monument, SA divides

People

a year ago

Elon Musk shared a video of white crosses said to mark the graves of farmers who were brutally killed, as part of racial attacks by black people against Afrikaners.

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