Best News & Entertainment '24

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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"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

People

a year ago

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site, Witkruis Monument, SA divides

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site, Witkruis Monument, SA divides

People

a year ago

"Grannies deserve to live forever": Gogo helps teaching student with timekeeping for work, SA moved

"Grannies deserve to live forever": Gogo helps teaching student with timekeeping for work, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're making me proud": American man fascinated by the Gateway Mall in Durban, SA moved

"You're making me proud": American man fascinated by the Gateway Mall in Durban, SA moved

People

a year ago

"Did you travel to 2085?": Funny woman delivers history lesson on the Great Tsek of 2025, SA amused

"Did you travel to 2085?": Funny woman delivers history lesson on the Great Tsek of 2025, SA amused

People

a year ago

A funny TikTok video shows a woman pretending to teach a 2085 class about the "Great Tsek," referring to the relocation of 49 Afrikaner farmers to the US.

"Those kids are safe with her": Teacher recognises all her learners by voice, SA impressed

"Those kids are safe with her": Teacher recognises all her learners by voice, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A teacher took part in a viral name-identifying challenge, calling out each of her learners' names without looking at them. Her clip warmed many hearts online.

"I need your calmness": Girlfriend stays calm as boyfriend hugs another woman behind her, SA stunned

"I need your calmness": Girlfriend stays calm as boyfriend hugs another woman behind her, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman recorded herself at Rands in Cape Town and caught her boyfriend hugging another woman three times. Social media loved how calm and classy she stayed.

"Tables have turned": US man gives Afrikaners reality check on life in America, SA astonished

"Tables have turned": US man gives Afrikaners reality check on life in America, SA astonished

People

a year ago

An American man warned Afrikaners about life in the US, saying it's not the dream they think, and that they'll work harder for less. TikTok had thoughts.

"Such a humble lady": Emotional birthday surprise for cashier at Boxer leaves SA touched

"Such a humble lady": Emotional birthday surprise for cashier at Boxer leaves SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A daughter sent a content creator whose content is surprising people to wish her mom a happy birthday. She also wrote a heartfelt message for her.

"We won't judge": 29-year-old mom of 5 embraces single parenting after her husband leaves, SA moved

"We won't judge": 29-year-old mom of 5 embraces single parenting after her husband leaves, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother of five children shared a video of a viral song that admits to life mistakes, and Mzansi felt she was referring to her husband, who left her.

"They look alike": Siya Kolisi's sister and Rachel's heartwarming Mother's Day vibe moves Mzansi

"They look alike": Siya Kolisi's sister and Rachel's heartwarming Mother's Day vibe moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

While out on a Mother's Day lunch outing, Siya Kolisi's little sister Liphelo pulled Rachel's leg by offering her fast food, knowing she was eating clean.

"Baby fever get away": Domestic workers keep baby safe in washing basket while working, SA amused

"Baby fever get away": Domestic workers keep baby safe in washing basket while working, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A baby relaxed in a cushioned washing basket while two domestic workers did their chores, and Mzansi couldn't stop laughing at the clever and adorable setup.

"Just good vibes": Young woman and petrol attendants get into amapiano groove, SA impressed

"Just good vibes": Young woman and petrol attendants get into amapiano groove, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A spontaneous dance-off at a garage featuring a young woman and four Engen garage petrol attendants had SA smiling and vibing with joy after watching their video.

Bongiwe Mati