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 an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

418 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

Jackie Phamotse explains support for Chris Brown's concert, "He's not a risk in terms of abusing women"

Jackie Phamotse explains support for Chris Brown's concert, "He's not a risk in...

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Gogo Maweni speaks money matters: "At some point, I had R10 million in my account"

Gogo Maweni speaks money matters: "At some point, I had R10 million in my accoun...

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"Your genes are strong": Woman shows off adorable bundle of joy after giving Pakistan guy a chance

"Your genes are strong": Woman shows off adorable bundle of joy after giving Pak...

a month ago

TikTok video of lady singing Chris Brown's Don't Judge Me has Mzansi lol

TikTok video of lady singing Chris Brown's Don't Judge Me has Mzansi lol

a month ago

Pretoria mom, thanks God after baby was born at 7 months with Edwards Syndrome

Pretoria mom, thanks God after baby was born at 7 months with Edwards Syndrome

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Colour-themed picnic has SA roasting team blue for only bringing Salt and Vinegar chips

Colour-themed picnic has SA roasting team blue for only bringing Salt and Vinega...

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Man asks future wife to dress modestly, SA huns respond: "As long as you buy"

Man asks future wife to dress modestly, SA huns respond: "As long as you buy"

A gentleman who listed items he wished his future wife would not wear attracted many comments from women. Mzansi huns promised to oblige if there was money.

Goat spotted wearing traditional Zulu clothes, SA amused: "Limpopo is a whole country"

Goat spotted wearing traditional Zulu clothes, SA amused: "Limpopo is a whole country"

A lady uploaded a video clip of a goat dressed in a skirt and top at a celebration. Social media users shared their amusement in the comment section.

"She speaks English in Afrikaans": Woman selling camo clothes has SA lol with her dialogue

"She speaks English in Afrikaans": Woman selling camo clothes has SA lol with her dialogue

A local lady living in Johannesburg amused the online community after a cute video of her marketing wild adventure clothes was shared by a clothing store.

Woman shares grandma's life hack that fails to impress: "Just when you thought you'd seen it all"

Woman shares grandma's life hack that fails to impress: "Just when you thought you'd seen it all"

A US woman left social media users unimpressed after sharing a butter on a deodorant container hack. Social media users also noticed shoes in her freezer.

Couple sell everything they own, live full-time on cruise ship

Couple sell everything they own, live full-time on cruise ship

An American couple quit their jobs and rented their home to live a life of sailing on a boat cruise. The couple wanted to see the world while in their prime years.

City makoti tells hubby she's pregnant in sweet clip, SA excited: "We are pregnant as a country"

City makoti tells hubby she's pregnant in sweet clip, SA excited: "We are pregnant as a country"

A young Mzansi couple shared their pregnancy news on their TikTok page, leaving many social media users touched. SA peeps congratulated the couple.

Groom's dance moves raise eyebrows, SA in two ways: "That it one happy husband"

Groom's dance moves raise eyebrows, SA in two ways: "That it one happy husband"

A groom's energy while dancing at his wedding left the online community confused. Social media users were also shocked that he was also holding a bouque

Elon Musk's glow-up has specialists thinking Ozempic, surgery and other things

Elon Musk's glow-up has specialists thinking Ozempic, surgery and other things

Elon Musk has allegedly undergone some work on himself. This was pointed out by specialists who noticed a change in the billionaire's look and radiant look.

Young man escapes an Ostrich attack, SA relieved: "He fell like they always do in horror movies"

Young man escapes an Ostrich attack, SA relieved: "He fell like they always do in horror movies"

A baseball mom shared a video of a boy being chased by an Ostrich. Social media users were happy that the boy was alive and made jokes about the situation.

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