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

2510 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Salaries are cursed": Woman's budget breakdown on R65k salary sparks online debate

People

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"Cherish that man": Husband refuses to sleep apart from wife during family visits, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Most relatable president": Donald Trump tips driver $100 during white house takeaway delivery

People

a month ago

"Private life is important": Viral wife posts thirst trap clip after reconciling with cheating hubby

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Mom of US influencer shares concerning medical findings after her passing in Zanzibar, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Kanti, this show is not scripted": Cheating man exposed on Uyajola 9/9 at Zoo Lake, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Email them": Woman puts Oats brand on blast after finding strange substance in cereal, SA stunned

People

a month ago

A woman shared a TiKtok video showing a box of oats that she had just opened, containing cobweb-like substances, which were later said to be a moth infestation.

"Hope this video trends": Woman shares how she negotiated 8,75% interest on car finance, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A bank employee revealed how she negotiated her interest rate down to 8.75% and shared a template to help others avoid paying double-digit rates.

"He's so bored": Baby goes viral for unimpressed reaction to birthday surprise at Spur, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A baby went super viral on TikTok with 29M views after sitting unbothered while Spur waiters performed a high-energy birthday chant around his table.

"Please plug us": Woman excited to find a South African grocery store in America, SA expats rejoice

People

a month ago

A viral TikTok video showed a South African woman finding Savanna, maize meal, and Spur sauce and other items in the US, though some items cost R400.

"We're all crying": Runner's friends show her massive support during Two Oceans Marathon, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A viral TikTok showed a group of friends cheering, hydrating, and running alongside a marathon participant in Cape Town, inspiring hundreds online.

US influencer's family releases statement after "mysterious" death on vacation in Tanzania

Family and Relationships

a month ago

31-year-old Ashly Robinson was found dead during a birthday trip to Zanzibar just hours after getting engaged, sparking a major investigation and public outcry.

"This is a fashion parade": Women's attire during sermon raises debate about modesty in church

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A viral TikTok video of New African Gaza Church women in coordinated high heels and short skirts sparked a massive debate on modern church culture and attire.

"He's not in a good mood": Woman gets blue ticked by a township 'Jesus' figure, SA astonished

People

a month ago

A viral video shared on Facebook showed a young man carrying a cross through township streets, leading a heated debate over Easter humour and religious respect.

"Bro decided to be unique": Taxi's rear lights modified to look proudly South African, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A TikTok video showing a Pretoria man’s hilarious reaction to a taxi featuring rainbow lights and an ice cream truck reverse tune left viewers amused.

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