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

3299 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This is not lawful": Payslip with low weekly wages of R1.4K sparks online debate

"This is not lawful": Payslip with low weekly wages of R1.4K sparks online debate

People

a year ago

"The man is calm": Nigerian sister wives compete for husband's attention on his birthday, SA stunned

"The man is calm": Nigerian sister wives compete for husband's attention on his birthday, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You did well, bro": Man overcomes R40,000 debt to finally get UJ degree, inspires SA

"You did well, bro": Man overcomes R40,000 debt to finally get UJ degree, inspires SA

People

a year ago

"You've always been that girl": Serial entrepreneur showcases 3 of her 7 businesses, SA inspired

"You've always been that girl": Serial entrepreneur showcases 3 of her 7 businesses, SA inspired

People

a year ago

"We don't like it either, we're pretending": Zuluboy's dislike for broccoli leaves SA in stitches

"We don't like it either, we're pretending": Zuluboy's dislike for broccoli leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The country was being sold here": Man gives tour of the alleged Gupta mansion, SA reacts

"The country was being sold here": Man gives tour of the alleged Gupta mansion, SA reacts

People

a year ago

"Your grant is waiting for you": American man explains why he misses SA car washes, SA amused

"Your grant is waiting for you": American man explains why he misses SA car washes, SA amused

People

a year ago

An American man's video about why he missed South African car washes went viral, sparking a conversation about the country's unique service culture.

"This can never be in Africa": Nail technician delivers service to corpse at mortuary, SA astonished

"This can never be in Africa": Nail technician delivers service to corpse at mortuary, SA astonished

People

a year ago

A nail technician's video showing her doing a deceased woman's last manicure nails went viral on TikTok, sparking a conversation about her unique career.

"Frame it, and sell it in dollars": KZN man's traditional carpets spark interest online

"Frame it, and sell it in dollars": KZN man's traditional carpets spark interest online

People

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man's traditional carpet business gained massive popularity, with many praising his craftsmanship and offering to wait months for an order.

"Valuable information": Woman shares job portals recruiters use to advertise, SA shows gratitude

"Valuable information": Woman shares job portals recruiters use to advertise, SA shows gratitude

People

a year ago

A recruiter shared the top job portals used by companies to advertise vacancies and advises job seekers to check company websites for more opportunities.

"Be a Mzansi nomad": American couple regrets Cape Town move after visiting Durban, SA divided

"Be a Mzansi nomad": American couple regrets Cape Town move after visiting Durban, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American couple who relocated to Cape Town shared a video considering moving to Durban after experiencing the city's lively culture, food and friendly people.

"Happiness is a choice": Gqeberha traffic officer entertains motorists at intersection, SA amused

"Happiness is a choice": Gqeberha traffic officer entertains motorists at intersection, SA amused

People

a year ago

A Gqeberha traffic officer entertained motorists with his joyful dance moves while directing traffic, earning praise and admiration from online users.

"Celebrate your efforts, my brother": KZN gent wows SA with his stylish, modern shack

"Celebrate your efforts, my brother": KZN gent wows SA with his stylish, modern shack

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man showcasing his gorgeous, modern shack with luxury furniture and décor inspired many social media users, who praised his efforts.

"It's MMA, not boxing": Couple makes fun of Dricus vs Khamzat fight in reenactment video, SA divided

"It's MMA, not boxing": Couple makes fun of Dricus vs Khamzat fight in reenactment video, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local couple's hilarious take on the Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev UFC fight had viewers in stitches and sparked a heated debate about MMA and its fans.

"Mama's love is priceless": Flight Attendant's reunion with family after 10 months has SA moved

"Mama's love is priceless": Flight Attendant's reunion with family after 10 months has SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An Emirates flight attendant from the Philippines surprised her mom with a visit after 10 months, sparking an emotional reunion that left many viewers in tears.

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