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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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Makoto and Obren": Mzansi pairs ideal couples across different Married at First Sight seasons

"Makoto and Obren": Mzansi pairs ideal couples across different Married at First Sight seasons

Family and Relationships

25 days ago

"We appreciate you": Proudly SA Heritage Day celebration at the Japan Embassy moves Mzansi

"We appreciate you": Proudly SA Heritage Day celebration at the Japan Embassy moves Mzansi

People

26 days ago

"Exactly what RSA is": Coworkers swap traditional attire in fun office Heritage Day video, SA moved

"Exactly what RSA is": Coworkers swap traditional attire in fun office Heritage Day video, SA moved

Family and Relationships

26 days ago

"Zuma warned us": New rate hike hits SA homeowners with higher monthly bond costs, SA concerned

"Zuma warned us": New rate hike hits SA homeowners with higher monthly bond costs, SA concerned

People

26 days ago

"Bathong, Rachel": Rachel seemingly claps back about keeping Kolisi surname, SA entertained

"Bathong, Rachel": Rachel seemingly claps back about keeping Kolisi surname, SA entertained

People

26 days ago

"Won't last long": SA reacts to small town 40 minutes from Cape Town with 3-bedroom homes under R1m

"Won't last long": SA reacts to small town 40 minutes from Cape Town with 3-bedroom homes under R1m

People

28 days ago

"You have a good husband": Matshidiso shares joyful dance video for hubby after Limpopo Boy scandal

"You have a good husband": Matshidiso shares joyful dance video for hubby after Limpopo Boy scandal

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

Matshidiso Shai’s playful dance for her husband Kevin amid the Limpopo Boy scandal divides South Africans, with fans praising their public show of unity online.

"What a talent": Eastern Cape twins go viral singing gospel hymn before heading to school

"What a talent": Eastern Cape twins go viral singing gospel hymn before heading to school

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

Eastern Cape twins go viral singing a gospel hymn in perfect harmony before school, winning praise for their talent and their mother's strong foundation online.

"Sending prayers": Pietermaritzburg Girls High mourns death of Grade 12 learner, SA moved

"Sending prayers": Pietermaritzburg Girls High mourns death of Grade 12 learner, SA moved

People

29 days ago

Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School mourns Grade 12 learner Sasasa Zondi, a beloved leader remembered for her music, sport and warm spirit after her death.

"Richly deserved": Joburg businessman charged and loses executive role after viral restaurant video

"Richly deserved": Joburg businessman charged and loses executive role after viral restaurant video

People

29 days ago

Lawrence Mudzinganyama faces charges after a viral restaurant threat, while Moriel Infrastructure Group and Steyn City cancelled ties amid widespread public outrage.

"Thanks for spreading awareness": US creator criticises SAPS advice given after Kempton Park murders

"Thanks for spreading awareness": US creator criticises SAPS advice given after Kempton Park murders

People

a month ago

An American TikToker criticises SAPS safety advice after the Kempton Park murders, as South African women question warnings to avoid grocery shopping today.

"She stood for humanity": Anti-AI activist disrupts Canva AI Vision event in London in viral video

"She stood for humanity": Anti-AI activist disrupts Canva AI Vision event in London in viral video

People

a month ago

An anti-AI activist confronted Canva speakers at a London conference, warning that communities bear data centre costs without a voice in AI regulation debates.

"Makoti is certified": UK woman married to SA man tries making pap and wors, SA impressed

"Makoti is certified": UK woman married to SA man tries making pap and wors, SA impressed

People

a month ago

A UK woman perfects pap, boerewors and tomato gravy after viewer advice, earning her South African husband's ‘baie lekker’ verdict in a viral Facebook video.

"Back home we're Tom and Jerry": White South Africans speak Zulu in US after rugby match, SA jokes

"Back home we're Tom and Jerry": White South Africans speak Zulu in US after rugby match, SA jokes

People

a month ago

Winnie Mathula spots Springboks fans in Baltimore, sparking warm isiZulu greetings and a viral reminder of how rugby unites all South Africans around the world.

"We need more men like you": Teacher leads class in anti-GBV song in a moving viral video

"We need more men like you": Teacher leads class in anti-GBV song in a moving viral video

People

a month ago

KwaZulu-Natal teacher Roland Archery leads learners in ‘Yiyo Lengozi’, using music to challenge gender-based violence and inspire change in our schools today.

Bongiwe Mati