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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

3301 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"Our Sheldon Cooper":18-year-old University of Pretoria graduate shares inspiring journey, SA moved

"Our Sheldon Cooper":18-year-old University of Pretoria graduate shares inspiring journey, SA moved

People

a year ago

"She unlocked all your blessings": Daughter surprises mom with her dream lounge, SA moved

"She unlocked all your blessings": Daughter surprises mom with her dream lounge, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Lunch bar lovers": Venda gogo and mkhulu celebrate their internet success, SA touched

"Lunch bar lovers": Venda gogo and mkhulu celebrate their internet success, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This boy is smart": Toddler unimpressed with being turned into a cartoon character, SA in stitches

"This boy is smart": Toddler unimpressed with being turned into a cartoon character, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Veronica is a star": Woman goes on a mission to get R30 Woolworths meal, SA impressed

"Veronica is a star": Woman goes on a mission to get R30 Woolworths meal, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Justice for Olorato": Woman reflects on first date amid grief and safety fears, SA moved

"Justice for Olorato": Woman reflects on first date amid grief and safety fears, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

After learning of Olorato's murder, a lady shared a video of how excited she was to go on hers, saying it could have also gone wrong, sparking an online debate.

"She matched the energies": Mom and daughter butcher the birthday song in funny duet, SA in stitches

"She matched the energies": Mom and daughter butcher the birthday song in funny duet, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom and her daughter had social media users in stitches after sharing their hilarious happy Birthday remixed clip. Over 20M people viewed their video.

"She's a good woman": Woman praises her kids' stepmother for treating them well, SA touched

"She's a good woman": Woman praises her kids' stepmother for treating them well, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman shared a video praising her children's stepmother for loving them. She advised other moms to give stepmothers a chance to bond with their kids.

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A young man built a talking robot that responds intelligently, showcasing impressive tech skills and sparking admiration across social media platforms.

"This gave me goose bumps": Woman builds ballet studio in Tembisa from the ground up, SA inspired

"This gave me goose bumps": Woman builds ballet studio in Tembisa from the ground up, SA inspired

People

a year ago

A young lady with big dreams built a ballet studio in Thembisa. She shared a video on TikTok teaching her young learners, impressing many social media users.

"This guy needs an award": Viral 'uze nenye' trendsetter entertains Mahindra drivers, SA in stitches

"This guy needs an award": Viral 'uze nenye' trendsetter entertains Mahindra drivers, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Social media users were happy to finally see the face of a man who created a viral TikTok sound. He was filmed in town with his friends, sharing laughter.

"I've always wanted an MBA": University of Pretoria student completes actuarial science degree at 17

"I've always wanted an MBA": University of Pretoria student completes actuarial science degree at 17

People

a year ago

Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli graduated with honours at 17, starting university at 14. Now 18, she’s pursuing her Master’s, inspiring many with her journey.

"We need a reality show": Wealthy KZN businesswoman buys herself a Bentley, SA moved

"We need a reality show": Wealthy KZN businesswoman buys herself a Bentley, SA moved

People

a year ago

A KZN businesswoman collected her new Bentley in a video that left SA stunned. Social media users celebrate her success, calling her worthy of a reality TV show.

"Poor animal": Gordon's Bay road closed after elephant seal is spotted moving nearby, SA stunned

"Poor animal": Gordon's Bay road closed after elephant seal is spotted moving nearby, SA stunned

People

a year ago

An elephant seal was spotted moving through Gordon's Bay, trying to climb cars before relaxing on a pedestrian path. Online users were worried about its safety.

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