Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"These kids got good energy": Woman befriends teenage boys with loud cars, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're on the wrong side sister": Woman flexes joining US army, SA divided

People

a year ago

"Your energy is full of positivity": Woman brags about her security guard salary, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Why didn't you invite Bobby's friend?": Man spoils his dog with a KFC barrel, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"At least you work my lady": 26-year-old with 1 child flexes R4800 salary, SA divided

People

a year ago

"The gentleman is so impressed": Woman moves to work at bar in an event invited to, SA entertained

People

a year ago

"Go make your family proud": Boy rejoices after finding placement at High school, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man received the news that he had finally found a high school after waiting at home for many weeks. The boy jumped up and down in the living room excited.

"May this love locate every girl": Man drives 3 hours to see bae who had bad week, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman had her long-distance lover drive for three hours just to comfort her after she had a bad day. Mzansi was moved by the gesture and wished for similar love.

"He doesn't have to be rich": Man pulls heartwarming surprise for girlfriend, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man in love planned a beautiful surprise for his woman by buying her all her favourite foods, snacks and a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate.

"You're a great man": Young man warms SA's hearts showing off cute friendship with auntie

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A warm-hearted guy showed off his beautiful relationship with an older auntie on TikTok, and many people praised him. The duo even went to the gym together.

"What a breath of fresh air": Worship breaks out at Mall of Africa, SA touched

People

a year ago

A group of youngsters were visiting the Mall of Africa when they decided to Worship the Lord, breaking into a song. Their video was later shared on TikTok.

"This school is too big for me": Grade R learner ready to dropout, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom went to fetch her Grade R son on his first day at school and asked him how school was. He said the school was not lovely, refusing to go back again.

"Some of us lack discipline": Woman bags tech job after doing short coding course, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A 29-year-old lady quit her administration job and took a 12-month course on coding. Determined to succeed, she pushed herself hard and got a top job.

"It's about money": Man advises women against polygamy after watching uThando Nesithembu, SA stunned

People

a year ago

A local gent took to his TikTok account to advise South African women not to be part of isithembu saying it only benefits the husband in a marriage.

"Saving this for this for Friday": Man celebrates first payday of the new year, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A guy entertained Mzansi after sharing a video of himself standing next to a window at his workplace, celebrating his January, which was reflected on his account.

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