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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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"He was right": Mzansi revisits Mkhwanazi warning on vulnerability of women as bodies are found

"He was right": Mzansi revisits Mkhwanazi warning on vulnerability of women as bodies are found

People

a month ago

"I still look at her with love": Kevin Shai opens up about Matshidiso after cheating scandal

"I still look at her with love": Kevin Shai opens up about Matshidiso after cheating scandal

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Such a family man": Jacob Zuma cheers as granddaughter Mpilo Zondi graduates from UKZN, SA wowed

"Such a family man": Jacob Zuma cheers as granddaughter Mpilo Zondi graduates from UKZN, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"This is memorable": Man proposes to his girlfriend on his graduation day, SA moved

"This is memorable": Man proposes to his girlfriend on his graduation day, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"One happy nation": Petrol attendant and motorist delight Mzansi with wholesome dance video

"One happy nation": Petrol attendant and motorist delight Mzansi with wholesome dance video

People

a month ago

Dangerous weather system threatens SA with flooding and heavy snow from Thursday

Dangerous weather system threatens SA with flooding and heavy snow from Thursday

People

a month ago

"Take them all": Woman showcases trendy budget-friendly spring dress from PEP, SA impressed

"Take them all": Woman showcases trendy budget-friendly spring dress from PEP, SA impressed

People

a month ago

South African fashion creator @styled_by_aimee_ models seven affordable PEP spring dresses, sparking debate over favourites, prices and store locations.

"He'll battle AI for us": 4-year-old math genius stuns granddad and internet with rapid calculations

"He'll battle AI for us": 4-year-old math genius stuns granddad and internet with rapid calculations

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A four-year-old boy, Dejour, stuns the internet by solving complex mental maths problems at lightning speed, prompting comparisons with artificial intelligence.

"This is embarrassing": Road rage escalates into a brawl on busy street, SA amused

"This is embarrassing": Road rage escalates into a brawl on busy street, SA amused

People

a month ago

A Gauteng road rage dispute turned chaotic when a man pulled a whip, sparking a bizarre brawl that left South Africans laughing at the viral fight online now.

"How much are you paying your domestic worker?": Woman's video sparks salary debate

"How much are you paying your domestic worker?": Woman's video sparks salary debate

People

a month ago

A TikTok debate erupts over whether R125 per visit is fair pay for South African domestic workers, as employers and helpers reveal their monthly salaries vary.

"This is amazing": Pretoria farmer flexes find abundance of homesteading, SA impressed

"This is amazing": Pretoria farmer flexes find abundance of homesteading, SA impressed

People

a month ago

A Gauteng couple’s quest to stop buying eggs led to an overwhelming harvest and homemade beetroot powder, inspiring South Africans to rethink their gardens.

"Lord have mercy": Kempton Park candlelight vigil for Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, SA moved

"Lord have mercy": Kempton Park candlelight vigil for Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, SA moved

People

a month ago

Kempton Park residents held a candlelight vigil for Elizabeth Tsontso Moselakgomo, demanding justice after her body was found amid rising gender-based violence.

"So heartbreaking": Runners honour Kempton Park murder victim with early morning run, SA moved

"So heartbreaking": Runners honour Kempton Park murder victim with early morning run, SA moved

People

a month ago

Gauteng runners protest gender-based violence after women’s bodies are found in Ekurhuleni, leaving viewers heartbroken and demanding safety nationwide.

"It looks good on paper": SAPS salary breakdown shows what police officers earn, SA divided

"It looks good on paper": SAPS salary breakdown shows what police officers earn, SA divided

People

a month ago

Official SAPS salary figures reveal what police officers earn, from R4,500 trainee stipends to R1.3m Colonel packages, sparking debate over tax and risk too.

"This is gold": Klipdrift 'Same-Same Scanner' unveils SA's top Springbok look-alike players

"This is gold": Klipdrift 'Same-Same Scanner' unveils SA's top Springbok look-alike players

People

a month ago

Klipdrift’s Same Same but Klippies campaign drew 38,500 scans, matching fans with Springboks, with Neethling Fouché crowned South Africa’s look-alike winner.

Bongiwe Mati