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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"Your mother is very wise": Mother guides daughter on building a strong marriage, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"What a bold move": Brave woman resigns from permanent job and moves to South Korea, SA inspired

People

a year ago

"He's full of himself": Groom delivers a humorous speech about upgrading his ride, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"At this point, you are the bride": Woman vents about R11.5K bridesmaid cost, SA astonished

People

a year ago

"He's thinking of moving out": Young boy stressed by baby sister refusing bottle, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“Don’t Try This in Africa”: Husband asks wife a private question infront of her mother, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is very insensitive": SA disturbed by video of Cwecwe's mom being interrogated on a Live chat

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Cwecwe's mom joined a live chat to clarify issues about her daughter's case, defending her actions and addressing the insensitive comments made about her.

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be united with SA family

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady shared her heartbreaking story of being taken from her mother's family to Nigeria by her dad and wished to reconnect with her Zulu side again.

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedding, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young Shembe bride danced confidently at her traditional wedding, showcasing her beauty and culture, leaving many online users showering her with compliments.

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his funeral, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A widow shared a heartfelt video of her final kissing her late husband at his funeral, stirring emotions and sparking a debate about gems and hygiene online.

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared an emotional post apologising to her late mother after her seven-month marriage ended in divorce, explaining the challenges she faces.

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

People

a year ago

A man shared a site with 1,200 free online courses to help people improve their skills and chances of employment, all available in the comfort of their homes.

"Activism has no bounds": Man spreads Justice4Cwecwe message at groove, SA touched

People

a year ago

A young man at a local groove showed his support for Cwecwe by holding a placard, reminding the country of the fight for justice as the case progresses.

"Give her baby back": Wildlife farm owner angers a lioness after picking its cub, SA warns

People

a year ago

A wildlife farm owner shared a video showing a lioness protecting her cub, with social media users warning him about the risks of provoking the animal.

"We just manage": Woman opens up about hardships of living in Cape Town townships, SA relates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared the struggles of living in Cape Town's townships, urging those who can to leave. Her video sparked a debate on safety and living conditions.

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