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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

3300 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"This boy has lived before": Kid sings deep South African song word for word, stunning Mzansi

"This boy has lived before": Kid sings deep South African song word for word, stunning Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Gave me goosebumps": Wife performs Chris Brown song for deaf husband in sign language, SA moved

"Gave me goosebumps": Wife performs Chris Brown song for deaf husband in sign language, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They look nice": Young huns turn heads in trendy prison-inspired overalls at the groove, SA stunned

"They look nice": Young huns turn heads in trendy prison-inspired overalls at the groove, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"People are tired of spending a lot": Man shares factory plug for Woolworths goodies, SA impressed

"People are tired of spending a lot": Man shares factory plug for Woolworths goodies, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"It's always Johannesburg": Curious woman explores SA on Google Earth until an ugly side, SA amused

"It's always Johannesburg": Curious woman explores SA on Google Earth until an ugly side, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Ships need to upgrade their tech": Father leaps off Disney Cruise ship to save daughter, SA moved

"Ships need to upgrade their tech": Father leaps off Disney Cruise ship to save daughter, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Date and marry your type": Woman claims grooving and marriage don't mix, SA divided

"Date and marry your type": Woman claims grooving and marriage don't mix, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman's strong opinion about grooving married partners sparked an online discussion. Social media users advised her to focus on her marriage and leave others.

"His point is valid": Husband questions the family's disorderly egg use, SA entertained

"His point is valid": Husband questions the family's disorderly egg use, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man's humorous video showing his frustration with his family's chaotic egg tray habits became an instant hit online. Many found his video entertaining.

"That's a superpower": Mzansi moved by toddler's understanding of dad's financial struggles

"That's a superpower": Mzansi moved by toddler's understanding of dad's financial struggles

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a young son's understanding response to his father's financial honesty warmed hearts across social media. Many internet users offered to help.

"That's how it's done": American man shows off proposal ring after paying lobola, SA impressed

"That's how it's done": American man shows off proposal ring after paying lobola, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American man joyfully celebrated completing lobola for his wife, showcasing a dazzling ring and eagerly anticipating their upcoming wedding ceremony.

"These kids are too specific": Kids share details of dad's alleged affair, SA divided

"These kids are too specific": Kids share details of dad's alleged affair, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of two children discussing their father's alleged affair sparked disbelief and concerns on social media. Many told the mom to look into the allegations.

"Love is a beautiful thing": Woman feeds her partner at funeral, SA touched

"Love is a beautiful thing": Woman feeds her partner at funeral, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video of a couple sharing a tender display of affection at an after-tears event reminded internet users that love endures, touching many online.

"She's deep in thought": Gogo jogs around the house getting ready for her soccer match, SA amused

"She's deep in thought": Gogo jogs around the house getting ready for her soccer match, SA amused

People

a year ago

A grandmother's energetic yard jog in preparation for her soccer match was shared by her granddaughter, delighting social media users with her enthusiasm.

"Not all heroes wear capes": Uber driver returns the forgotten phone the next day, SA impressed

"Not all heroes wear capes": Uber driver returns the forgotten phone the next day, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A local Uber driver's honest act of returning a forgotten phone to his passenger gained widespread praise, highlighting his dedication and integrity.

"Good boy gone bad": Mzansi reacts to man's strange groove entrance in a coffin

"Good boy gone bad": Mzansi reacts to man's strange groove entrance in a coffin

People

a year ago

A man from Limpopo made a dramatic entrance in a coffin at a club, shocking social media users. Many guessed that the man had joined a cult, hence the coffin.

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