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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"I hope she sees these comments": SA mesmerised by gorgeous flight attendant

People

a year ago

"Rare level of maturity": 2 Baby mamas with same baby daddy go on a date with their kids, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I hate being poor": Two female pilots fly from Zambia to Sun City to buy Nando's, SA's inspired

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This makes me so happy": Woman brags about being married to a Xhosa man, SA's moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is the type of a partner I pray for": Married couple enjoy themselves at groove, SA's moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"No time to waste this December": Woman captured brushing teeth in taxi with passengers, SA's in awe

People

a year ago

"You helped me": Woman steps out of wedding to look after best friend's toddler, SA's moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user had to leave the wedding venue to calm an edgy toddler overwhelmed by the noise and the number of people who had attended the event.

"He was simply obsessed": Clip of Sibusiso Lawrence venting about mjolo resurfaces, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a man who killed his wife talking about the mistake many people make of dating and loving people who don't love them back.

"Good": School transport driver asks parents to pay for January with December salary, SA's amused

People

a year ago

A lady shared a video claiming to be sent by other school transport drivers to inform parents to pay their January fares with their December salaries.

"He is tired of waiting": Kid anticipates opening Choice Assorted biscuits, SA's in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A little boy tried to convince his mom to open a box of Choice Assorted biscuits kept for Christmas. His smart way of asking earned him respect online.

"A warm home full of love": Mom shows family's cute lineup dance challenge, SA's entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A content creator babe shared a video of her family on the app with a popular TikTok lineup sound. The gang was all lining up to get meat from her.

"Deep down, I want to see myself there": Youngsters enjoy a foam-filled groove, SA's intrigued

People

a year ago

A group of youngsters enjoyed themselves in a foam-filled room, dancing to viral local songs. The clip was shared on TikTok, leaving SA interested.

"They think we watch Cocomelon": Male and female besties share live in one room, SA's in disbelief

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of his daily life with his female best friend. The clip left many social media users suspecting there was more going on.

"We appreciate you": Nurse couple works throughout December public holidays, SA's touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A couple who work as nursing sisters showed off their schedule, detailing that they will work both day and night shifts during all public holidays.

"Things you can't believe if not recorded": Holy Spirit overwhelms bride at wedding, SA's stunned

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A bride was overwhelmed by the Holy Spirit while walking to the altar and started shouting, "Hallelujah." She was captured in a clip that she shared on TikTok.

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