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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

3302 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"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

"She closed with facts": Zingiswa Losi impresses Mzansi with her bold truth at the White House

"She closed with facts": Zingiswa Losi impresses Mzansi with her bold truth at the White House

People

a year ago

"Men will never know": Taxi drivers talk about signs of cheating in relationships, SA entertained

"Men will never know": Taxi drivers talk about signs of cheating in relationships, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Am I Xhosa?": American woman compares her face after a Xhosa tribe link, SA agrees

"Am I Xhosa?": American woman compares her face after a Xhosa tribe link, SA agrees

People

a year ago

“Great job, guys”: Khayelitsha businessman shows off modern shack with gorgeous interior, SA stunned

“Great job, guys”: Khayelitsha businessman shows off modern shack with gorgeous interior, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"He loves people": President Cyril Ramaphosa entertains locals in the US, SA touched

"He loves people": President Cyril Ramaphosa entertains locals in the US, SA touched

People

a year ago

"You're now an Amerikaner": Afrikaner man showcases peaceful, honest farm life in the US, SA wowed

"You're now an Amerikaner": Afrikaner man showcases peaceful, honest farm life in the US, SA wowed

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner man shared a video of himself buying eggs on a trust-based farm system in the US, leaving viewers in awe of the peaceful lifestyle and open honesty.

"You'll be fine": Daughter shares how her dad cut her off over selling her bed, SA astonished

"You'll be fine": Daughter shares how her dad cut her off over selling her bed, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A student shared that her dad and stepmom cut ties with her after she tried to sell a bed she had been keeping at their place, leaving Mzansi shocked.

"You are beautiful": ZCC couple's traditional wedding walk stuns in gorgeous outfits, SA impressed

"You are beautiful": ZCC couple's traditional wedding walk stuns in gorgeous outfits, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A ZCC couple went viral on TikTok for their elegant wedding attire and rhythmic march surrounded by church members, inspiring love and praise across the platform.

"It's beautiful": Afrikaner farmer shows off large US home after moving on H-2A visa, SA impressed

"It's beautiful": Afrikaner farmer shows off large US home after moving on H-2A visa, SA impressed

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner farmer on an H-2A visa gave TikTok a tour of his spacious American home and yard, wowing South Africans with his new lifestyle and comfy setup.

"New age white folks": High school learners cause a stir with cool ride, SA in stitches

"New age white folks": High school learners cause a stir with cool ride, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of Afrikaner learners were spotted in a roofless red microbus, sparking laughter and vibes as the video spread across Facebook and won hearts online.

"The baby's first degree": Determined student graduates while holding her baby, SA touched

"The baby's first degree": Determined student graduates while holding her baby, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young mom walked across the graduation stage holding her baby to collect her degree. The audience gave her a standing ovation and cheered for her.

"Future Springbok": Sharks rugby player James Venter graduates with law degree, SA impressed

"Future Springbok": Sharks rugby player James Venter graduates with law degree, SA impressed

People

a year ago

Sharks rugby player James Venter walked the stage to collect his law degree, and fans online couldn’t stop applauding the brainy and brawny achievement.

"Come to America": Afrikaner man in America encourages people to seek refugee status, SA divided

"Come to America": Afrikaner man in America encourages people to seek refugee status, SA divided

People

a year ago

A South African man in Texas shares his inspiring farm-to-home story, encouraging Afrikaners to join the US refugee programme and chase a safer, more stable life.

"Shows you appreciate her": Man surprises his domestic worker with cake on her birthday, SA moved

"Shows you appreciate her": Man surprises his domestic worker with cake on her birthday, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A kind-hearted boss surprised his helper with a birthday cake in a video that moved TikTok users. The sweet gesture showed their strong bond and mutual love.

Bongiwe Mati