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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"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

People

a year ago

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing locals

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing locals

People

a year ago

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux, SA divided

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux, SA divided

People

a year ago

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress, SA impressed

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA in disbelief

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

Learners took their prom to the next level with futuristic dresses, headpieces, and a choreographed dance. The TikTok clip attracted massive views and comments.

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA astonished

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA astonished

People

a year ago

A Togolese pastor stunned his internet users by preaching in 6-inch heels. The sermon about love and unity went viral, with online users sharing mixed views.

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Three men turned a solemn funeral into a celebration, dancing and vibing while others mourned. Social media users joked that they owed the late mashonisa money.

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A new helper at a luxury estate ignored the washing line downstairs and used the mansion's balcony to dry baby clothes, leaving social media users in stitches.

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman surprised her mother with a house she secretly bought. She shared the emotional moment on Instagram, touching the hearts of many people.

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Responding to a question asked. A boy said the first song he will play in his luxury car is Candy Shop by 50 Cent. Internet users found his video amusing.

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

People

a year ago

A young 50 Cent lookalike shared a video showing people mistaking him for the rapper. Internet users were shocked by their resemblance, wishing they'd meet.

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A teacher’s sweet reaction to a toddler singing “Sponono” on TikTok warmed many hearts. Many social media users were happy the child was learning Zulu.

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A housewife without kids shared she wasn't sure if she wanted any in future. When asked what her husband does for a living, she said she didn't know.

Bongiwe Mati