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

Author's articles

"Life is not easy": Hungry young women resort to attending stranger's funeral for food, SA moved

"Life is not easy": Hungry young women resort to attending stranger's funeral for food, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They're so amazed": Woman's afro poses challenge for stylists in China, SA entertained

"They're so amazed": Woman's afro poses challenge for stylists in China, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"Some will be pilots": Daycare learners' SAA museum visit sparks imaginary US trip debate, SA amused

"Some will be pilots": Daycare learners' SAA museum visit sparks imaginary US trip debate, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Let the man make his coins": Man discusses R1K Cape Town jogging initiative, SA shows support

"Let the man make his coins": Man discusses R1K Cape Town jogging initiative, SA shows support

People

a year ago

"It's a helicopter": Massive petrol fill-up stuns with over 800 litres in one go, SA debates

"It's a helicopter": Massive petrol fill-up stuns with over 800 litres in one go, SA debates

People

a year ago

"Finish 12 months": Woman's hair gets out of control after trying hair growth product, SA divided

"Finish 12 months": Woman's hair gets out of control after trying hair growth product, SA divided

People

a year ago

"Wait till he graduates": Woman shows little brother's framed matric certificate, SA in stitches

"Wait till he graduates": Woman shows little brother's framed matric certificate, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man's unique and proud display of his matric certificate, framed in the family lounge, sparked amusement and admiration. Online users loved his creativity.

"Real heroes": Caregivers at Woodside Special Care Centre entertain patients with dance, SA moved

"Real heroes": Caregivers at Woodside Special Care Centre entertain patients with dance, SA moved

People

a year ago

Dedicated caregivers at Woodside Special Care Centre in Cape Town brought joy to patients with an uplifting outdoor dance, leaving online users touched.

"It's giving King's attire": Shopper fascinated by Zulu men in traditional outfits, SA impressed

"It's giving King's attire": Shopper fascinated by Zulu men in traditional outfits, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A display of Zulu heritage in a grocery store sparked admiration for cultural pride. The high cost of traditional outfits sparked further discussion.

"The swag is too much": Mom and dad share their cute outfit of the day vlog, SA impressed

"The swag is too much": Mom and dad share their cute outfit of the day vlog, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A family's video showcasing their stylish Edgars outfits captured hearts and sparked calls for a TV advert. Others shared that they would get some of their items.

"You answered your calling": Compassionate nurse balances patient care and infant comfort, SA moved

"You answered your calling": Compassionate nurse balances patient care and infant comfort, SA moved

People

a year ago

A kind-hearted nurse melted hearts online, performing his duties while carrying a baby patient on his back. Social media users said he answered his calling.

"May his cup remain full": Man gets out of car to pour water for motorists in traffic, SA moved

"May his cup remain full": Man gets out of car to pour water for motorists in traffic, SA moved

People

a year ago

A man's thoughtful act of giving water to drivers stuck in heavy traffic went viral, sparking widespread praise and embodying the spirit of Ubuntu.

"Xhosa grannies are kind": Gogo shares meal with little boy she doesn't know at KFC, SA moved

"Xhosa grannies are kind": Gogo shares meal with little boy she doesn't know at KFC, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartwarming video showing a gogo sharing her KFC meal with a young boy she didn't know touched hearts. Mzansi peeps noted gogo's peaceful aura.

"You fixed the country": Woman exposes bank card scam attempt after playing along in call, SA proud

"You fixed the country": Woman exposes bank card scam attempt after playing along in call, SA proud

People

a year ago

A TikTok user cleverly exposed a Capitec imposter attempting to scam her out of money, leading to a viral video and widespread concern about sophisticated fraud.

"Don't be apologetic": Dr Celiwe Ndaba politely claps back at critic, shares progress, SA supports

"Don't be apologetic": Dr Celiwe Ndaba politely claps back at critic, shares progress, SA supports

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Dr Celiwe Ndaba responded with wit and humour to a woman who shared a post comparing her to Dr Nandipha Magudumana, and shading their qualification.

Bongiwe Mati