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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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"That's their choice": Woman stuns friends with 5-month marriage announcement at her birthday dinner

"That's their choice": Woman stuns friends with 5-month marriage announcement at her birthday dinner

People

a month ago

"Reincarnation of Moses Sithole": Coolstorybru questions killings' timing after body 6 found

"Reincarnation of Moses Sithole": Coolstorybru questions killings' timing after body 6 found

People

a month ago

"She's making him famous": Matshidiso's husband Kevin Shai breaks silence in debut podcast visit

"She's making him famous": Matshidiso's husband Kevin Shai breaks silence in debut podcast visit

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"We're with you": Kempton Park community protest outside police station after 5 women killed

"We're with you": Kempton Park community protest outside police station after 5 women killed

People

a month ago

"Show us their faces": Concerned citizen confronts Kempton Park police over the 5 women's deaths

"Show us their faces": Concerned citizen confronts Kempton Park police over the 5 women's deaths

People

a month ago

KZN disaster management on high alert as SAWS issues severe storm warnings

KZN disaster management on high alert as SAWS issues severe storm warnings

People

a month ago

"May justice prevail": Runner pays tribute to Kempton Park runner Tsontso and 4 other victims

"May justice prevail": Runner pays tribute to Kempton Park runner Tsontso and 4 other victims

People

a month ago

South African runner in China honours five Kempton Park murder victims with a tearful 5km tribute, sparking anger over women’s safety and freedom of movement.

"Sushi is not for everyone": Couple's hilarious first sushi-eating attempt leaves SA in stitches

"Sushi is not for everyone": Couple's hilarious first sushi-eating attempt leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African couple’s first sushi tasting sparked laughter across Mzansi after brutally honest reactions won them a wave of new followers online in 2026.

"Can China take over our government?": Woman showcases massive R1.3K groceries in China, SA stunned

"Can China take over our government?": Woman showcases massive R1.3K groceries in China, SA stunned

People

a month ago

South African expat in China reveals an R1,3K grocery haul packed with food and essentials, leaving Mzansi viewers stunned by China’s low prices and value.

"She's been glowing": Rachel Kolisi shares a powerful keynote speech on motherhood and identity

"She's been glowing": Rachel Kolisi shares a powerful keynote speech on motherhood and identity

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Rachel Kolisi's Namibia keynote on identity and womanhood moved audiences as she urged women to embrace every version of themselves with grace and strength.

Woolworths expands food footprint with new NOW NOW takeaway restaurant launch

Woolworths expands food footprint with new NOW NOW takeaway restaurant launch

People

a month ago

Woolworths opens a standalone NOW NOW outlet at Somerset Mall, serving seasonal bowls, breakfast buns and plant-based burgers as it targets fast-food rivals.

"This is how you play with adults": Soweto Basketball Academy plays street game with elders

"This is how you play with adults": Soweto Basketball Academy plays street game with elders

People

a month ago

A Soweto Basketball Academy session brought elders and neighbours together, going viral on TikTok as South Africans praised its wholesome community spirit.

Australian pensioner victim to R2 million romance scam by fake AI nurse claiming to be South African

Australian pensioner victim to R2 million romance scam by fake AI nurse claiming to be South African

People

a month ago

An Australian retiree lost R2 million in an AI deepfake romance scam involving a fake South African nurse, with claims tying it to the Black Axe gang.

Disruptive rain and flooding warning for 2 provinces

Disruptive rain and flooding warning for 2 provinces

People

a month ago

South African Weather Service issues a Yellow Level 4 warning as a cut-off low brings heavy rain, hail, damaging winds, flooding and waves above four metres.

"Break it all off": Couple shows off an abandoned house they bought to renovate in KZN, SA stunned

"Break it all off": Couple shows off an abandoned house they bought to renovate in KZN, SA stunned

People

a month ago

A young couple in KwaZulu-Natal shares their journey of transforming a dilapidated half-acre property into their dream home, capturing viewer's interest online.

Bongiwe Mati