Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3300 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Unity is not beer and boerewors": Pieter Kriel calls out fake rugby unity, SA impressed

"Unity is not beer and boerewors": Pieter Kriel calls out fake rugby unity, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"The struggle is real": Mom holds family meeting about food consumption during holidays, SA relates

"The struggle is real": Mom holds family meeting about food consumption during holidays, SA relates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

After 23 years of love, the couple officially ties the knot in a dream dress from Temu

After 23 years of love, the couple officially ties the knot in a dream dress from Temu

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Suddenly have a headache from spinning": Woman's home renovations leave Mzansi feeling dizzy

"Suddenly have a headache from spinning": Woman's home renovations leave Mzansi feeling dizzy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"That moonwalk was smooth": Dancing petrol attendant leaves customer beaming with joy, SA wowed

"That moonwalk was smooth": Dancing petrol attendant leaves customer beaming with joy, SA wowed

People

a year ago

"Sisterhood is proud": Wife walks in on husband tying the knot with another woman, SA astonished

"Sisterhood is proud": Wife walks in on husband tying the knot with another woman, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You deserve all the good things": Boyfriend surprises 23-year-old with first car, SA moved

"You deserve all the good things": Boyfriend surprises 23-year-old with first car, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A partner's generous car surprise, captured online, charmed internet users with its touching display of affection and joy. The receiver was in tears seeing her car.

"We're so proud of you": Cape Town man celebrates 5 years of sobriety, SA moved

"We're so proud of you": Cape Town man celebrates 5 years of sobriety, SA moved

People

a year ago

A Cape Town man detailed his nine-year battle with substance dependency and five years of sobriety in a series of videos, inspiring many users online.

"She's proud of you": Daughter gifts mom borehole installation for birthday, SA impressed

"She's proud of you": Daughter gifts mom borehole installation for birthday, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A daughter's thoughtful gift of a borehole installation brought her mother joy and inspired many social media users who showered her with praise.

"It looks like a human": Snake's bloated belly sparks curiosity about its last meal, SA intrigued

"It looks like a human": Snake's bloated belly sparks curiosity about its last meal, SA intrigued

People

a year ago

A large snake with a bloated belly and wide-open mouth sparked online speculation about its massive meal and fears about its size, leaving many shocked.

"Boys take note": KZN girl's amazing journey from snake fear to fearless handler moves SA

"Boys take note": KZN girl's amazing journey from snake fear to fearless handler moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nonopha, a 10-year-old from KZN, transformed from fearing snakes to confidently handling them and studying their behaviour in a compelling Facebook video.

"The owner of the TV": Kid watches Cocomelon from inside TV stand unit, SA amused

"The owner of the TV": Kid watches Cocomelon from inside TV stand unit, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom recorded her toddler perfectly settled inside a TV stand drawer, absorbed in Cocomelon, in a viral video that delighted countless online viewers.

"She's a divine spirit, no doubt": Young girl's energy attracts birds, SA moved

"She's a divine spirit, no doubt": Young girl's energy attracts birds, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A little girl effortlessly attracted and interacted with birds, including a hummingbird, in a touching video that had captured millions of hearts online.

"Kindly compare different brands" Man spends long hours counting 2kg rice grains, SA entertained

"Kindly compare different brands" Man spends long hours counting 2kg rice grains, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A content creator carefully counted over 100,000 grains in a 2kg Tastic rice bag, documenting his incredible and hilarious journey for online followers.

"Don't take it home": Woman's ugly couch makes her regret supporting local business, SA divided

"Don't take it home": Woman's ugly couch makes her regret supporting local business, SA divided

People

a year ago

A young lady was disappointed with her couch order from a local small business operator. The R7,500 sofa looked completely different from what she had ordered.

Bongiwe Mati