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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

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"Double celebration": Kaizer Chiefs fan carries team t-shirt to UKZN graduation stage, SA amused

"Double celebration": Kaizer Chiefs fan carries team t-shirt to UKZN graduation stage, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Rather tithe to your parents": Woman's R9.3K salary breakdown with tithes sparks an online debate

"Rather tithe to your parents": Woman's R9.3K salary breakdown with tithes sparks an online debate

People

a year ago

"We're well represented": Kaizer Chiefs fan in China trolls Orlando Pirates during class, SA amused

"We're well represented": Kaizer Chiefs fan in China trolls Orlando Pirates during class, SA amused

People

a year ago

"The only country that stresses God": Eastern Cape ladies convinced they spotted Jesus, SA in stitches

"The only country that stresses God": Eastern Cape ladies convinced they spotted Jesus, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Granny is not a snitch" Grandma keeps quiet about son-in-law's "cheating" secret, SA in stitches

"Granny is not a snitch" Grandma keeps quiet about son-in-law's "cheating" secret, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You belong here": Choirmaster leads witty trio in refugee-themed performance, SA hyped

"You belong here": Choirmaster leads witty trio in refugee-themed performance, SA hyped

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Already marking your territory": Young men in khaki outfits enjoy life on the farm, SA in stitches

"Already marking your territory": Young men in khaki outfits enjoy life on the farm, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of young South African guys shared a humorous video of themselves in full farmer outfits at a local farm. They joked about enjoying the land

"The bravery you have": Former ZCC member issues a warning about the church, angering many

"The bravery you have": Former ZCC member issues a warning about the church, angering many

People

a year ago

A former ZCC churchgoer visited a local podcast where she called the church evil and urged its leaders to repent, sparking a massive online reaction.

"They are human too": Mpumalanga woman begs for shelter as she shows life inside tiny tent, SA moved

"They are human too": Mpumalanga woman begs for shelter as she shows life inside tiny tent, SA moved

People

a year ago

A local woman shared a video of her tiny tent, which she lives in with her husband, and begged for help with rent to escape the cold and find a safe, proper shelter.

2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

People

a year ago

Reddam House learners, Zuri Conroy and Mackensie McKay, were honoured with the prestigious Nsouli Scholars Programme, a high honour awarded to 16 learners.

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A toddler left food untouched and served adorable camera poses instead, in a viral video. Her calm focus and patience wowed online users across the platform.

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local man, currently in America, responded to his stepdaughter’s viral claims, defending his refugee status and explaining his personal and cultural background.

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady claimed that her stepfather claimed that her stepfather lied to get asylum in the US and said he wasn't even part of the cultural group he joined.

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A viral video of an Afrikaner man dancing perfectly to Zulu music at a concert had online users in stitches. Many loved how smooth his Zulu kick moves were.

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady showed off her beautiful home, built by her mom, a domestic worker and bricklayer dad. Online users praised the parents for good financial management.

Bongiwe Mati