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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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"Thanks for always sharing": Woman shares isiZulu lecturing opportunities in the US, SA grateful

"Thanks for always sharing": Woman shares isiZulu lecturing opportunities in the US, SA grateful

People

a year ago

"No parent deserves this pain": Mom collects her late daughter's degree on graduation day, SA moved

"No parent deserves this pain": Mom collects her late daughter's degree on graduation day, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Beautiful collaboration": Northwood and St Mary's choirs deliver powerful performance, SA wowed

"Beautiful collaboration": Northwood and St Mary's choirs deliver powerful performance, SA wowed

People

a year ago

"Brilliant": Temu's farming supplies take Irish couple's livestock care to the next level, SA wowed

"Brilliant": Temu's farming supplies take Irish couple's livestock care to the next level, SA wowed

People

a year ago

"Poverty saves me": Wild lions ambush car, and one climbs bonnet at game reserve, SA stunned

"Poverty saves me": Wild lions ambush car, and one climbs bonnet at game reserve, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"Wish I knew about this": Powerful Gwijo moment by St David's Inanda Boys sparks pride, SA wowed

"Wish I knew about this": Powerful Gwijo moment by St David's Inanda Boys sparks pride, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He loves this name": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to lady calling him Cupcake at event, SA amused

"He loves this name": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to lady calling him Cupcake at event, SA amused

People

a year ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa was called Cupcake by a woman in public and replied calmly, leaving TikTok users amused, stunned, and full of local pride.

"He walked so you could fly": Young nurse proud to work side-by-side with paramedic dad, SA moved

"He walked so you could fly": Young nurse proud to work side-by-side with paramedic dad, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young nurse shared a picture of him and his paramedic dad working the same shift on TikTok. In his caption, the son shared that his father walked so he could fly.

"We love you": Mom gives heartfelt talk to son struggling to understand brother's autism, SA moved

"We love you": Mom gives heartfelt talk to son struggling to understand brother's autism, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom gently comforted her son about his autistic brother in a viral TikTok, using Bible verses and calm love, leaving social media users emotional and inspired.

"Man of God": Televangelist Tim Omotoso's warm welcome in Nigerian church leaves SA divided

"Man of God": Televangelist Tim Omotoso's warm welcome in Nigerian church leaves SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Pastor Tim Omotoso went to his church in Nigeria after his deportation, following his ban. Some people were sad he was gone, and others celebrated his departure.

"This country doesn't give us a break": Eastern Cape house built over a car gate has SA laughing

"This country doesn't give us a break": Eastern Cape house built over a car gate has SA laughing

People

a year ago

A strangely built house in the Eastern Cape shocked many social media users. Many discussed the unique design, and others shared amusing comments.

"It's giving planned kid": University student's room tour sparks smiles and amazement in SA

"It's giving planned kid": University student's room tour sparks smiles and amazement in SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a university student’s stocked-up res room shocked his friends and social media. The student had muesli, plain yoghurt and a fridge full of meat.

"The kingdom is winning": Bride and groom moved by the holy spirit during their wedding, SA divided

"The kingdom is winning": Bride and groom moved by the holy spirit during their wedding, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young couple was overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit during their wedding in their church. They worshipped, praising God before falling on the ground.

"We love our president": Man jokingly warns Donald Trump to be nice to our Cupcake, SA in stitches

"We love our president": Man jokingly warns Donald Trump to be nice to our Cupcake, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a local man jokingly warning Donald Trump to be nice to President Ramaphosa, leaving South Africans laughing and praising Cyril’s calmness.

"It's not witchcraft": Snake slithers into the family house wall, SA astonished

"It's not witchcraft": Snake slithers into the family house wall, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A snake slithered inside a KZN family’s plastered wall, causing panic and sparking a wave of advice and reactions across social media platforms in Mzansi.

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