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

3305 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"She has good vibes": Toddler steals the show with cute dance moves at her Spur, SA entertained

"She has good vibes": Toddler steals the show with cute dance moves at her Spur, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He's so happy": 65-year-old dad takes his first flight going to daughter's graduation, SA moved

"He's so happy": 65-year-old dad takes his first flight going to daughter's graduation, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's dark in my head": 5 Kids moments that went viral, leaving SA in stitches

"It's dark in my head": 5 Kids moments that went viral, leaving SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're amazing": Kind man celebrates 40th birthday by giving back to disadvantaged boys, SA moved

"You're amazing": Kind man celebrates 40th birthday by giving back to disadvantaged boys, SA moved

People

a year ago

"The boys are blessed": Limpopo cyclists live their best lives in Cape Town, SA touched

"The boys are blessed": Limpopo cyclists live their best lives in Cape Town, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Cruelty to animals": Woman pulled by large bear while trying to capture content, SA unimpressed

"Cruelty to animals": Woman pulled by large bear while trying to capture content, SA unimpressed

People

a year ago

"He looks humble": Woman helps young boy left in a shack by his mom to fend for himself, SA moved

"He looks humble": Woman helps young boy left in a shack by his mom to fend for himself, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young boy abandoned by his mother and left to fend for himself received help from a kind woman, who provided him with food, warmth, and hope for the future.

"We belong to God": KZN mobility-challenged man makes SA proud playing pro basketball in France

"We belong to God": KZN mobility-challenged man makes SA proud playing pro basketball in France

People

a year ago

KZN-born Sphelele Dlamini, a mobility-challenged athlete, shares his inspiring wheelchair basketball journey, overcoming hardship with the support of his family.

"Super boring": Popular domestic worker disturbs SA with playful restaurant antics, SA disappointed

"Super boring": Popular domestic worker disturbs SA with playful restaurant antics, SA disappointed

People

a year ago

A woman pranked restaurant employees by pretending to be upset with her order, creating a playful moment that sparked a conversation on social media.

"This is so beautiful": 27-year-old buys mom a crusty house, turns it into a stunner, SA touched

"This is so beautiful": 27-year-old buys mom a crusty house, turns it into a stunner, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 27-year-old woman bought, renovated and furnished a house for her mom, sharing the heartwarming journey on TikTok and inspiring online users with her generosity.

"Her laugh is so contagious": An employee pulls a random update prank on her boss, SA entertained

"Her laugh is so contagious": An employee pulls a random update prank on her boss, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A playful employee pulled a harmless prank on her boss, showcasing a heartwarming and hilarious moment, which entertained many social media users.

"Zuluboy always makes me cry": Toddler's commentary while eating ice cream has SA moved

"Zuluboy always makes me cry": Toddler's commentary while eating ice cream has SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A toddler expressed how much he loved his gogo while enjoying ice cream with his mom. Online users were deeply touched by his clip, shared on Facebook.

"Bro is traumatised for sure": Visuals of Toyota Tazz and Lamborghini crash have SA stressed

"Bro is traumatised for sure": Visuals of Toyota Tazz and Lamborghini crash have SA stressed

People

a year ago

A local gent shared pictures taken at an accident scene between a Toyota Tazz and a Lamborghini, showing both cars looking damaged as they collided from the front.

"We sleep in trees": Man fascinated by visuals of what Africa looks like, SA cracks jokes

"We sleep in trees": Man fascinated by visuals of what Africa looks like, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

A US man was astonished to learn that modern African countries defy his expectations, showcasing Lamborghini rides, tall buildings, and vibrant cities.

"We are traumatised": Primary school learner persuades Meneer to learn viral dance, SA divided

"We are traumatised": Primary school learner persuades Meneer to learn viral dance, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local teacher shared a fun dance with a pupil, creating a heartwarming moment that showcased the special bond between the teacher and his class.

Bongiwe Mati