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

2905 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Best post I’ve seen for the day": Skit about Mel and Peet's money troubles has Mzansi in stitches

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"This boy is an angel": Little boy melts hearts singing ‘Maqondana’ in viral video, SA moved

People

a month ago

International manhunt launched for Zimbabwean man after family found dead in London

People

a month ago

"Come to KZN to apologise": Nigerian man who mocked Zulus apologises to South Africans, SA aggrieved

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a month ago

"We pray for them": Ugandan repatriates receive warm welcome at the airport following SA unrest

People

a month ago

"Most waiters don’t get a salary": SA tipping culture debate heats up after woman's video goes viral

People

a month ago

"Sibiya won't like this": Man paints his home wall with the SA flag and General Mkhwanazi, SA teases

People

a month ago

A man’s mural of LT General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, draped in the national flag, celebrates his anti-corruption stance with the phrase 'Truth Cannot Be Silenced.

"Lucky boy": Eastern Cape boy's video of his first meeting with Ramaphosa resurfaces, SA moved

People

a month ago

A viral video of Eastern Cape boy Lundi greeting President Ramaphosa resurfaces, highlighting their charming bond as he boldly asks for a video game at age

"None of this is okay": Joburg CBD informal traders flee with their stock in viral clip, SA outraged

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a month ago

Viral video of Joburg CBD traders fleeing with goods ignites debate on foreign nationals and illegal immigration, revealing divided opinions among South Africans.

"Travel locally": Prominent tourism figure condemns Mozambicans' attack on SA tourists, SA suggests

People

a month ago

Oupa Pilane condemns harassment of South African tourists in Mozambique, linking incidents to xenophobic tensions, threatening regional tourism economies.

"I'm just crying along": Afrikaner man returns from America and surprises parents, SA moved

People

a month ago

A KwaZulu-Natal content creator surprises her parents by bringing her brother home from America a week early, capturing their emotional reunion on TikTok.

"We support you": Kasi entrepreneur inspires Mzansi with mobile bread and eggs business

People

a month ago

A young South African man gains fame for his mobile breakfast business, delivering fresh bread and snacks in his township, capturing Mzansi's admiration.

"He can sell his clothes": Socialite celebrates Mel Viljoen's BackaBuddy campaign closure, SA amused

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a month ago

South African influencer celebrates BackaBuddy’s closure of Peet and Mel Viljoen’s campaign over racist remarks, as online reactions echo community outrage.

"Please come back safe": More visuals of tension with SA tourists in Mozambique, SA concerned

People

a month ago

A Mozambican restaurant owner turned away South African tourists amid rising tensions linked to 'mabahambe' protests, igniting online debate across the continent.

New portable solar systems face regulatory hurdles in South Africa despite low price

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a month ago

Explore the new balcony power plants in South Africa, starting at R7,500. Compact solar systems offer convenience but raise essential safety concerns.

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