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 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

1432 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

People

2 months ago

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"The universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

"The universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA in stitches

"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA in stitches

People

2 months ago

A fan asked Siya to choose a hand between her two hands, and the one he chose had a sweet. He saw that it was a blackcurrant flavour and sang a classic song.

"There are levels to this": Skyscraper window cleaner reveals his pay to office workers, SA debates

"There are levels to this": Skyscraper window cleaner reveals his pay to office workers, SA debates

People

2 months ago

A skyscraper was asked by office workers how much he was earning through a window he was cleaning, and he revealed his salary was R80,000, shocking people.

"Allen, be very proud": Young farmer sells 20,000 cabbages in just 4 days, SA inspired

"Allen, be very proud": Young farmer sells 20,000 cabbages in just 4 days, SA inspired

People

2 months ago

A young black farmer thanked people for their support after selling 20,000 cabbages in four days. Struggling farmers sought advice, and others congratulated him.

"He demonstrates care": Cyril Ramaphosa ties young girl's shoelaces, humble moment moves SA

"He demonstrates care": Cyril Ramaphosa ties young girl's shoelaces, humble moment moves SA

People

2 months ago

President Cyril helped a young girl tie her shoelaces during his visit to a mall. The gesture touched many social media users who called him a father.

"Cocomelons won this challenge": Crèche kids master the freeze challenge, SA in stitches

"Cocomelons won this challenge": Crèche kids master the freeze challenge, SA in stitches

People

2 months ago

A teacher walked in on her crèches kids doing the viral freeze challenge, but with one doing his own thing. Social media users said they won the challenge.

"You're teaching us Afrikaans": Man hilariously portrays Afrikaner refugee in the US, SA amused

"You're teaching us Afrikaans": Man hilariously portrays Afrikaner refugee in the US, SA amused

People

2 months ago

A content creator had SA laughing with his skit of an Afrikaner refugee navigating life in the US. The joke showed the arrogant refugee bribing a US officer.

"Unapologetically rich": Super-rich SA lady in London shares what she does for a living

"Unapologetically rich": Super-rich SA lady in London shares what she does for a living

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town heiress in London went viral after claiming she does nothing for a living. She also said her wish was to marry a billionaire, sparking an online debate.

"Living my dream": Cape Town businesswoman embraces serene rural life while managing livestock

"Living my dream": Cape Town businesswoman embraces serene rural life while managing livestock

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town mother shared peaceful moments feeding sheep in rural Qumbu, Eastern Cape. Her video warmed hearts and inspired a return to simple, meaningful living.

"You're lucky, bro": SA falls in love with a young couple in a long-distance relationship

"You're lucky, bro": SA falls in love with a young couple in a long-distance relationship

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young couple met for the first time at the bus station after dating online for a while. Their chemistry was visible and captured the hearts of many people online.

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