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

2510 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"It's my turn, bafazi": Young woman celebrates building her own rooms at home, SA impressed

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"You're a true son of the soil": Pieter Kriel's unfiltered view of the DA stuns Mzansi

People

a month ago

"Scary but beautiful": Video of wild lightning in Eastern Cape sparks 'Stranger Things' comparisons

People

a month ago

"She is so beautiful": Mantwa's male fans show love in video after Malema's 5-year prison sentencing

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Calm before the storm": Viral video showing no waves in Durban beach raises concerns

People

a month ago

"No woman deserves that": Nigerian woman travels to SA and finds husband living with another woman

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Self-proclaimed 'first Chinese-Afrikaans' teacher gives impressive Mandarin lesson in viral video

People

a month ago

A Chinese man impressed many social media users after delivering an impressive basic Mandarin lesson, speaking Afrikaans, in a viral TikTok video.

"No man is worth this": UK influencers' beef over a man ends in tragedy, SA aggrieved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A UK influencer used a car to run over another woman after an altercation, which allegedly stemmed from a dispute over a man, shocking many social media users.

"Siya has won": Rachel John stuns SA with polished Xhosa skills in Mandisi Dyantyi's classic

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Dutch author Rachel John showcased her impressive Xhosa singing skills and love for children in a TikTok video that sparked further Siya Kolisi dating rumours.

"So inspiring": Woman buys double-storey house in Cape Town with R7k call centre salary, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A Cape Town woman shared her success story of buying a first home on a R7,000 call centre salary in a new development, inspiring many TikTok users.

"That's the first blessing": Gogo reacts with joy to grandson's choice of future wife, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of a young man introducing his girlfriend to his grandmother went viral as Mzansi celebrated the couple’s marriage plans.

"Bro, don't fumble": Montage shows woman kneeling to serve hubby at each meal, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A viral TikTok video of a man showcasing his wife kneeling to serve him multiple meals sparked a massive debate on traditional respect and modern relationships.

"Happiness is free": ZCC church member filmed dancing to gospel song at Engen garage, SA entertained

People

a month ago

A viral TikTok video showed a ZCC church member dancing to gospel music at an Engen filling station, sparking a wave of positive reactions online.

Lobola on debt offer amazes SA: Woman warns ladies about marrying in community of property

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South Africans are reacting to a PayFlex poster offering lobola loans, with a TikTok user warning women about the legal risks of marrying without a prenup.

"Lesson to many stepchildren": Young man builds a stunning home for stepfather, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Kissi man named Afande Moses built a permanent house for his stepfather as a token of gratitude, a story that went viral after being shared on Facebook.

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