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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"We belong to God": KZN mobility-challenged man makes SA proud playing pro basketball in France

People

a year ago

"Super boring": Popular domestic worker disturbs SA with playful restaurant antics, SA disappointed

People

a year ago

"This is so beautiful": 27-year-old buys mom a crusty house, turns it into a stunner, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Her laugh is so contagious": An employee pulls a random update prank on her boss, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"Zuluboy always makes me cry": Toddler's commentary while eating ice cream has SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Bro is traumatised for sure": Visuals of Toyota Tazz and Lamborghini crash have SA stressed

People

a year ago

"We sleep in trees": Man fascinated by visuals of what Africa looks like, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

A US man was astonished to learn that modern African countries defy his expectations, showcasing Lamborghini rides, tall buildings, and vibrant cities.

"We are traumatised": Primary school learner persuades Meneer to learn viral dance, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local teacher shared a fun dance with a pupil, creating a heartwarming moment that showcased the special bond between the teacher and his class.

"God is a miracle": Mom with superfetation twins shares a creative way of carrying them, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young mom with superfetation twins shared her creative solution for carrying them, leaving online users offering to help, as many filled her feed with love.

"Stay strong": Afrikaner farmer in the US shows off his blessed life and apartment, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An Afrikaner farmer who relocated to the US showed off his new life in the land of the free. Online users filled the comment section with messages wishing them well.

"Please send the location": UK tourist called out on false claim about Jozi beach, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

A woman added a hilarious twist to a UK tourist's claim of a beach in Joburg, sparking laughter across Mzansi. More people jokingly promised to visit the beach.

"Don't underestimate your efforts": Student's kind deed for homeless man draws mixed reactions

People

a year ago

A young student bought socks and a fleece blanket for a homeless man living on a street corner in Johannesburg, touching many social media user's hearts.

"We're not ready to be parents": Mom dries Toughees school shoes in the microwave, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local mom microwaved her little girl's school shoe while trying to dry it. The shoe shrank and looked dry like biltong. Leaving social media users in stitches

"Don't listen to haters": SA senses ulterior motives behind woman inspired by Limpopo cyclists

People

a year ago

A young woman shared a funny video claiming a cyclist as hers and adding she was riding to Cape Town. Her video left viewers laughing at her playful antics.

"He was a player": Daughter hypes up dad as he tries to win back her fed-up mom, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A dad tried to charm his ex in front of their daughter, joking about winning her back while asking for money, leaving social media users entertained.

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