Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3304 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Is there no cure?": 29-year-old with much older baby daddy shares why she dated him, SA stunned

"Is there no cure?": 29-year-old with much older baby daddy shares why she dated him, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She's using it correctly": Little girl's repeated use of an English word leaves SA in stitches

"She's using it correctly": Little girl's repeated use of an English word leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We were worried": Rachel Kolisi expresses gratitude for help amid Cape Town wildfires, SA moved

"We were worried": Rachel Kolisi expresses gratitude for help amid Cape Town wildfires, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Where's our humanity?": Clip of a Zimbabwean pregnant lady being questioned by SA ladies trends

"Where's our humanity?": Clip of a Zimbabwean pregnant lady being questioned by SA ladies trends

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She never loved you": Heartbroken man gets dumped after losing job, SA divided

"She never loved you": Heartbroken man gets dumped after losing job, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Please respect people": SA outraged by Cape Town company's salary offer for social media manager

"Please respect people": SA outraged by Cape Town company's salary offer for social media manager

People

a year ago

"He is forever happy": Limpopo cyclist shares joyful moment as he takes his first flight, SA moved

"He is forever happy": Limpopo cyclist shares joyful moment as he takes his first flight, SA moved

People

a year ago

Gauta BMX, one of the trio who cycled from Limpopo to Cape Town, shared his infectious excitement heading to Joburg, spreading joy and energy all around.

"I can't keep defending you": Cape Town aunty shares simple way to cook tripe faster, SA in stitches

"I can't keep defending you": Cape Town aunty shares simple way to cook tripe faster, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Cape Town auntie shared an easy trick to cook tripe faster and softer, saving time and money, while giving tips for tenderising other tough meats.

"That's our grandma now": 85-year-old gogo celebrates her birthday with cute moves at Spur, SA moved

"That's our grandma now": 85-year-old gogo celebrates her birthday with cute moves at Spur, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An 85-year-old granny captured the hearts of many social media users after showing off her cute dance moves, celebrating her birthday at her local Spur.

"The models are doing the most": Cape Town clothing brand hosts fashion runway ekasi, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A Cape Town clothing brand hosted a vibrant runway show in Delft, featuring bold fashion and gorgeous models. Social media users were impressed by the range.

"This guy is fire": Mzansi is impressed by Johannesburg taxi driver's swag and confidence

"This guy is fire": Mzansi is impressed by Johannesburg taxi driver's swag and confidence

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg taxi driver went viral for his sharp look and hustle. Showing off his style, he also shared how he dressed people for special occasions.

"Send it back": Woman disappointed by R22 sandwich from Shoprite with minimal fillings, SA amused

"Send it back": Woman disappointed by R22 sandwich from Shoprite with minimal fillings, SA amused

People

a year ago

A woman shared her disappointment at a sandwich from Shoprite, with a few fillings. She expressed her intentions to return it for a refund, and SA supported her.

"Men should normalise this": Friends bring baby essentials to daddy's baby shower, SA entertained

"Men should normalise this": Friends bring baby essentials to daddy's baby shower, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A group of friends celebrated a soon-to-be father with an epic daddy shower, carrying nappies, wipes, and other baby essentials. Mzansi loved their vibe.

"We can share my father": SA Saddened as young lady shares how her absent father ignored her texts

"We can share my father": SA Saddened as young lady shares how her absent father ignored her texts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman opened up about her absent father, sharing emotional messages asking for help and support before deciding to cut all ties with him for good.

"She's drained": Cwecwe's mom thanks UK man for launching GoFundMe campaign for her family, SA moved

"She's drained": Cwecwe's mom thanks UK man for launching GoFundMe campaign for her family, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Little Cwecwe's mom thanked a UK man for starting a GoFundMe campaign to help her family through the financial burden while seeking justice for her daughter.

Bongiwe Mati