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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

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"Pickle juice is good": Afrikaner farmer explores American groceries during shopping, SA impressed

"Pickle juice is good": Afrikaner farmer explores American groceries during shopping, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"This is how it's done": Woman shows impressive R30 Shoprite lunch and dessert, SA amazed

"This is how it's done": Woman shows impressive R30 Shoprite lunch and dessert, SA amazed

People

a year ago

"He is no refugee material": Afrikaner man leads igwijo backed by farm workers, SA entertained

"He is no refugee material": Afrikaner man leads igwijo backed by farm workers, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"United by the struggle": Woman shows how they survive winter in the squatter camp, SA moved

"United by the struggle": Woman shows how they survive winter in the squatter camp, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Growth begins at home": Ntsika Qaba turns passion into power with rising streetwear label

"Growth begins at home": Ntsika Qaba turns passion into power with rising streetwear label

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The husband knows something": Wedding guest shows up in white wedding gown, SA astonished

"The husband knows something": Wedding guest shows up in white wedding gown, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Awesome": BMW celebrates Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic art in their i5 Flow NOTSOKANA, SA moved

"Awesome": BMW celebrates Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic art in their i5 Flow NOTSOKANA, SA moved

People

a year ago

A BMW i5 Flow colour-changing car inspired by Dr Esther Mahlangu wowed crowds in Shanghai, China and trended online. Many wondered how much it was.

"Tag Gayton McKenzie": Netballer from Nyanga seeks help to compete in Paris, SA touched

"Tag Gayton McKenzie": Netballer from Nyanga seeks help to compete in Paris, SA touched

People

a year ago

A 16-year-old netballer from Nyanga shared her journey and hopes of going to Paris. Her TikTok inspired thousands and got people offering to help fund her trip.

"Pets are family": Dog becomes star after groom's family gifts it during umembeso, SA in stitches

"Pets are family": Dog becomes star after groom's family gifts it during umembeso, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A dog named Ben 10 stole the show at umembeso after being gifted two blankets, shocking guests. TikTok users laughed and cried at once, warming hearts online.

"Trouble vibes": BMW drivers stun with spinning skills in traffic intersection, SA impressed

"Trouble vibes": BMW drivers stun with spinning skills in traffic intersection, SA impressed

People

a year ago

Three BMWs spun through a traffic intersection, showing off car control and engine power before vanishing as sirens blared. Online users couldn’t get enough.

"Next time, please invite me": Woman gives UK restaurant staff hell for food served, SA in stitches

"Next time, please invite me": Woman gives UK restaurant staff hell for food served, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A woman living in the UK ate a meal at a restaurant and refused to pay the bill. She humorously flashed her bank cards, showing she had the money.

"This is a role model": Mining tycoon celebrates launch of new truck fleet, SA impressed

"This is a role model": Mining tycoon celebrates launch of new truck fleet, SA impressed

People

a year ago

Mining mogul MySol celebrated a fleet of truck deliveries, a few weeks after gifting himself a Brabus worth R20 M. He toasted with his employees.

"The future is bright": Proud police officer rocks uniform to her graduation, SA impressed

"The future is bright": Proud police officer rocks uniform to her graduation, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A proud police officer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology, wearing full uniform. The lady received love on social media.

"The older kids are over it": Mom of 11 announces 12th pregnancy in style, SA astonished

"The older kids are over it": Mom of 11 announces 12th pregnancy in style, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American mom of 11 pretended to be raping a popular rap song and mention she had 12 kids. The children did not take note of the cute pregnancy reveal.

"Enjoy the Motherland": American couple sell their home and relocates to Mzansi, SA touched

"Enjoy the Motherland": American couple sell their home and relocates to Mzansi, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An American family of five relocated to South Africa permanently. In a post shared on TikTok, they shared that their friends questioned their decision.

Bongiwe Mati