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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"Breathing is overrated": Woman struggles to breathe in gorgeous pink dress, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We want to preserve our culture": Man shares why Orania is exclusively for Afrikaners, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"She appreciates you": Woman renovates neighbour's bedroom into a stunning space, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"At least you went unlike us": Young makoti ends marriage after 3 months, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Deserves support": Farmer celebrates 5 years since selling 85% of company to staff, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"We're all behind you": Gogo of Bergview College victim speaks out at a march, SA shows support

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It rains everywhere": Woman finds evidence of possible infidelity in partner's car, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local babe shared a video of an instruction page of Trust intimacy rubbers that she found inside her man's car. Social media users advised her not to leave him.

"This needs a national shutdown": Gogo speaks against GBV at Matatiela march, SA moved

People

a year ago

A gogo joined the Matatiele GBV march after a seven-year-old girl was violated at a primary school. Her words sparked a national conversation on child abuse.

"A new chapter": Dr Celiwe Dada shows first step in divorcing alleged abusive hubby, SA celebrates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dr Celiwe Dada, a doctor and mother of three, announced her first step towards divorce and reclaiming her true identity in a TikTok video that got SA excited.

"Be careful next time": Elon Musk reveals payment to 13th baby mama before paternity tests, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Billionaire Elon Musk shared that he gave $2.5M and an annual $500K to Ashley St . Clair, the woman claiming to be the mother of his 13th child in a post on X.

"Thanks for looking out": Content creator breaks down how she earned R12k in 2 weeks, SA motivated

People

a year ago

A babe shared a video schooling aspiring content creators on how to earn good money by aligning with international brands and following international creators.

"This is a first": Pest control exposes cockroach hiding spot in a home, SA shivers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A pest controller shared a shocking video of cockroaches hiding in a couch in numbers. Online users wondered how the owners lived after seeing the crawling insects.

"Unspeakable joy": Couple stuns with a tour of their stunning new home, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A husband and his wife shared a TikTok video showing off their newly purchased four-bedroom Cape Town home, leaving Mzansi in awe of the stunning space.

"May she enjoy retirement": Nurses bid farewell to colleague after 44 years of service, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A son captured her retiring nursing mom's heartfelt farewell from her colleagues and patients after 44 years of service, leaving social media users emotional.

"This is responsible parenting: 13-year-old boy prepares heartwarming meal for family, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 13-year-old boy showcased his impressive cooking skills in a video, earning praise for his ability to prepare a hearty meal like a pro from impressed online users.

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