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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

3303 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"People think building is cheap": R1.5 million home construction sparks an online debate

"People think building is cheap": R1.5 million home construction sparks an online debate

People

a year ago

"The universe has bigger plans": Man's journey from Checkers worker to flight attendant inspires SA

"The universe has bigger plans": Man's journey from Checkers worker to flight attendant inspires SA

People

a year ago

"People are low-key rich": Financial advisor breaks down monthly expenses of R64k salary, SA stunned

"People are low-key rich": Financial advisor breaks down monthly expenses of R64k salary, SA stunned

People

a year ago

“They're happy for you”: McDonald’s Employee Celebrates Graduation in Regalia at Work, SA Inspired

“They're happy for you”: McDonald’s Employee Celebrates Graduation in Regalia at Work, SA Inspired

People

a year ago

"Sitting on business": Brother gives sister's in-laws hard time before lobola negotiation, SA amused

"Sitting on business": Brother gives sister's in-laws hard time before lobola negotiation, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I'm here to rewrite futures": Trans woman makes history with Ms SA 2025 entry, empowering others

"I'm here to rewrite futures": Trans woman makes history with Ms SA 2025 entry, empowering others

People

a year ago

Jade Sateria, a 25-year-old transgender woman from George, entered the Miss SA 2025 pageant to uplift the LGBTQIA+ community and the youth, and to redefine beauty.

"Sweet little surprise": Young boy's heartwarming reaction to soldier mom's return home moves Mzansi

"Sweet little surprise": Young boy's heartwarming reaction to soldier mom's return home moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A soldier mom's emotional school reunion with her son brought TikTok to tears as users shared stories and celebrated the unbreakable bond of family.

"Salute": SA praises young man for speaking out against exploitation of the townships for aesthetics

"Salute": SA praises young man for speaking out against exploitation of the townships for aesthetics

People

a year ago

One young man's powerful TikTok message to celebs and brands using townships for visuals touched many online. He questioned why they never gave back.

"Only a few will understand": Family celebrates late dog's life in a beautiful send-off, SA divided

"Only a few will understand": Family celebrates late dog's life in a beautiful send-off, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A family's elegant funeral, complete with décor, speeches and food, left social media users divided, and they took to the comment section to express themselves.

"He is not bothered": Zuluboy shares his uncle's secret about his girlfriend with his mom, SA amused

"He is not bothered": Zuluboy shares his uncle's secret about his girlfriend with his mom, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Locals were in stitches over toddler Zuluboy exposing his uncle's secret girlfriend visit in a viral TikTok clip that had everyone loving his fearless honesty.

"Parents are so embarrassing": Couple skips the lift, hauls grocery trolley upstairs, SA in stitches

"Parents are so embarrassing": Couple skips the lift, hauls grocery trolley upstairs, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A couple lifted their grocery trolley on the stairs at Hazyview Mall, leaving social media users in stitches and some wondering why they didn't take the elevator.

"She looked back at him": Man takes fiancée to her ex to get closure before wedding, SA stunned

"She looked back at him": Man takes fiancée to her ex to get closure before wedding, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man drove his fiancée to her ex-boyfriend's house to get closure before their wedding. He watched them hug, and the woman returned to the car crying.

"Very refreshing": Maritzburg College boys deliver heartwarming war cry full of passion, SA touched

"Very refreshing": Maritzburg College boys deliver heartwarming war cry full of passion, SA touched

People

a year ago

An Instagram video of Maritzburg College learners passionately performing their war cry touched many social media users, who loved their oneness.

"He doesn't even know": Steve Harvey's face spotted on tombstone in Hammanskraal, SA amused

"He doesn't even know": Steve Harvey's face spotted on tombstone in Hammanskraal, SA amused

People

a year ago

A content creator shared photos of a tombstone in Hammanskraal with American actor Steve Harvey's face on it, leaving social media users in stitches.

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