Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, BA Language & Communication (Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies) 2002-2005 /2021

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 (Aug 2024)

Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

1430 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"African kids are so loving": Teacher's kindness cultivates joyful bonds with learners, SA touched

"African kids are so loving": Teacher's kindness cultivates joyful bonds with learners, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"The place is so beautiful": Woman and friends explore Lagos before heading back home, SA impressed

"The place is so beautiful": Woman and friends explore Lagos before heading back home, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"He's envious": Man vents about his marriage and expresses dislike towards his wife, SA astonished

"He's envious": Man vents about his marriage and expresses dislike towards his wife, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

"The continent is yours": Man stuns SA with his African continent facial birthmark on his face

People

2 months ago

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

"Brotherhood is proud of you": SA touched by gogo's heartfelt reaction to new cellphone surprise

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

"The joy in your laughter": Woman unboxes gorgeous R3,9k Takealot couch, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing locals

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing locals

People

2 months ago

After being told she couldn’t open a business in China, a South African woman shared her inspiring journey to launching a successful shipping company on TikTok.

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux, SA divided

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux, SA divided

People

2 months ago

A woman shared her surprise at how small a Chateau Gateaux cake worth R250 was, sparking a fun debate online about cake taste, value, and favourite bakery brands.

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress, SA impressed

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An Afrikaner woman renovating her new home with her husband showed off the progress, leaving many social media users eagerly waiting for the grand reveal.

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA in disbelief

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA in disbelief

People

2 months ago

Learners took their prom to the next level with futuristic dresses, headpieces, and a choreographed dance. The TikTok clip attracted massive views and comments.

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA astonished

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA astonished

People

2 months ago

A Togolese pastor stunned his internet users by preaching in 6-inch heels. The sermon about love and unity went viral, with online users sharing mixed views.

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Three men turned a solemn funeral into a celebration, dancing and vibing while others mourned. Social media users joked that they owed the late mashonisa money.

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A new helper at a luxury estate ignored the washing line downstairs and used the mansion's balcony to dry baby clothes, leaving social media users in stitches.

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young woman surprised her mother with a house she secretly bought. She shared the emotional moment on Instagram, touching the hearts of many people.

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Responding to a question asked. A boy said the first song he will play in his luxury car is Candy Shop by 50 Cent. Internet users found his video amusing.

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