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 universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

"The universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA in stitches

"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

"There are levels to this": Skyscraper window cleaner reveals his pay to office workers, SA debates

"There are levels to this": Skyscraper window cleaner reveals his pay to office workers, SA debates

People

a year ago

"Allen, be very proud": Young farmer sells 20,000 cabbages in just 4 days, SA inspired

"Allen, be very proud": Young farmer sells 20,000 cabbages in just 4 days, SA inspired

People

a year ago

"He demonstrates care": Cyril Ramaphosa ties young girl's shoelaces, humble moment moves SA

"He demonstrates care": Cyril Ramaphosa ties young girl's shoelaces, humble moment moves SA

People

a year ago

"Cocomelons won this challenge": Crèche kids master the freeze challenge, SA in stitches

"Cocomelons won this challenge": Crèche kids master the freeze challenge, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

"You're teaching us Afrikaans": Man hilariously portrays Afrikaner refugee in the US, SA amused

"You're teaching us Afrikaans": Man hilariously portrays Afrikaner refugee in the US, SA amused

People

a year ago

A content creator had SA laughing with his skit of an Afrikaner refugee navigating life in the US. The joke showed the arrogant refugee bribing a US officer.

"Unapologetically rich": Super-rich SA lady in London shares what she does for a living

"Unapologetically rich": Super-rich SA lady in London shares what she does for a living

People

a year ago

A Cape Town heiress in London went viral after claiming she does nothing for a living. She also said her wish was to marry a billionaire, sparking an online debate.

"Living my dream": Cape Town businesswoman embraces serene rural life while managing livestock

"Living my dream": Cape Town businesswoman embraces serene rural life while managing livestock

People

a year ago

A Cape Town mother shared peaceful moments feeding sheep in rural Qumbu, Eastern Cape. Her video warmed hearts and inspired a return to simple, meaningful living.

"You're lucky, bro": SA falls in love with a young couple in a long-distance relationship

"You're lucky, bro": SA falls in love with a young couple in a long-distance relationship

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young couple met for the first time at the bus station after dating online for a while. Their chemistry was visible and captured the hearts of many people online.

"Beautiful school and teamwork": Teachers pull a freeze prank on their principal, SA entertained

"Beautiful school and teamwork": Teachers pull a freeze prank on their principal, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A school principal walked into the staff room and found teachers who were in frozen positions. She started singing and laughing, and some joined her.

"That person was wrong": American compared to late Riky Rick in SA, sparks debate on skin tone

"That person was wrong": American compared to late Riky Rick in SA, sparks debate on skin tone

People

a year ago

An American man in SA went viral after being called a light-skinned Riky Rick, sparking a skin tone debate and cultural breakdown among US and Mzansi viewers.

"We're all multi-dimensional beings": Young girl says she lived in another world before, SA divided

"We're all multi-dimensional beings": Young girl says she lived in another world before, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A little girl remembered another life she lived before being her mother's child. She recalled living around nature, surrounded by the sea and eating fruits.

"You're more than just a teacher to them": Meneer poses like learners on photo day, SA touched

"You're more than just a teacher to them": Meneer poses like learners on photo day, SA touched

People

a year ago

One by one, a school teacher posed with learners in class during a school photo day. Each learner showed their poses, which the teacher had to copy.

"This is a unique style": Teacher delivers science lesson in Zulu song, SA touched

"This is a unique style": Teacher delivers science lesson in Zulu song, SA touched

People

a year ago

A teacher wowed Facebook users by teaching science in a Zulu song that had learners singing, clapping, and smiling in class. Internet users were impressed.

Bongiwe Mati