Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

Bongiwe Mati is an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

417 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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Domestic worker makes plan after heatwave shows her flames, SA amused: "

Domestic worker makes plan after heatwave shows her flames, SA amused: "

a month ago

R43 million Lottery winner played through banking app

R43 million Lottery winner played through banking app

a month ago

Crowd pays Nadia and Moozlie dust, SA reacts: 'This is so painful to watch"

Crowd pays Nadia and Moozlie dust, SA reacts: 'This is so painful to watch"

a month ago

Cyan Boujee shows off insane face card with no make-up, SA nods: "You're always serving"

Cyan Boujee shows off insane face card with no make-up, SA nods: "You're always...

a month ago

Twin babies give SA anxiety after attempt to move in swimming pool with floatation devices

Twin babies give SA anxiety after attempt to move in swimming pool with floatati...

a month ago

Mom of 2 left to raise kids alone by her married baby daddies, SA irked: "Ladies learn from this"

Mom of 2 left to raise kids alone by her married baby daddies, SA irked: "Ladies...

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"Who was in the coffin?": Widow finds buried husband living in another country with a new family

"Who was in the coffin?": Widow finds buried husband living in another country with a new family

A lady shared a viral video telling a story of how one woman discovered her husband was living in a different country with a wife after thinking he had died.

Elaine's new album fails to debut on Spotify chart, SA disappointed: "She dropped a masterpiece"

Elaine's new album fails to debut on Spotify chart, SA disappointed: "She dropped a masterpiece"

Singer Elaine's fans were disappointed after the musician's new album failed to make it to Spotify's daily chats after its release. SA peeps blamed her management.

Students share expected salaries after varsity, SA reacts: "R6OK guy needs to come back to earth"

Students share expected salaries after varsity, SA reacts: "R6OK guy needs to come back to earth"

A young gent asked fellow students for their expected salaries once they started working. The young people gave amounts that shocked Mzansi peeps.

Singer Msaki gears up to celebrate a decade in the music industry

Singer Msaki gears up to celebrate a decade in the music industry

Musical artist Msaki will headline a music show to celebrate 10 years in the entertainment industry. The show will also feature other SA artists.

"That boy was ready": Little girl does silk press on her doll, brother's reaction sparks giggles

"That boy was ready": Little girl does silk press on her doll, brother's reaction sparks giggles

A video of a little girl doing a silk press on her doll's hair sent her brother into tears with laughter. Social media users were left amused by the clip.

Young man posts his home, SA reacts: "Don't allow comments to discourage you"

Young man posts his home, SA reacts: "Don't allow comments to discourage you"

A man shared pictures of his home on Facebook and got negative people passing on unpleasant comments. Others motivated him to keep her head up and continue going.

"More blessings to you": Woman surprises dad with tyers, SA emotional

"More blessings to you": Woman surprises dad with tyers, SA emotional

A young lady shared a video of her dad crying after seeing a set of four tyres she got him. SA peeps were moved and motivated her to continue loving her parents.

"Shein knows how to make us look good": SA huns approve of the gorgeous R30 stick-on nail plug

"Shein knows how to make us look good": SA huns approve of the gorgeous R30 stick-on nail plug

A young lady shared a video of her glued-on nails with glittery detail she bought from the online Chinese retail group Shein. Social media users were impressed.

Woman leaves salon in tears after bad wig installation; SA in shock: "Did you get a refund?

Woman leaves salon in tears after bad wig installation; SA in shock: "Did you get a refund?

A lady shared a video she took at a saloon while going for a hair installation. In the video the lady was crying as she watched the woman mess with her wig.

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