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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

3310 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"You're wise": Woman buys R950 Shein wedding dress, breaks down budget wedding costs, SA moved

"You're wise": Woman buys R950 Shein wedding dress, breaks down budget wedding costs, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Was expecting Rick Ross": Pick 'n Pay big boss turns rap star for a day at work event, SA amused

"Was expecting Rick Ross": Pick 'n Pay big boss turns rap star for a day at work event, SA amused

People

a year ago

"Mothers are incredible": Mom carries twins on her back at same time, SA touched

"Mothers are incredible": Mom carries twins on her back at same time, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"On behalf of men, we're disappointed in you": Man shares a hack for locking chats, SA stunned

"On behalf of men, we're disappointed in you": Man shares a hack for locking chats, SA stunned

People

a year ago

"He must find another job": Woman reviews part-time firefighter's salary, SA in disbelief

"He must find another job": Woman reviews part-time firefighter's salary, SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

"First time in history": Taxi with learner driver symbol leaves SA speechless

"First time in history": Taxi with learner driver symbol leaves SA speechless

People

a year ago

"He was still prepping the room": Woman goes to hotel to catch baby daddy cheating, SA entertained

"He was still prepping the room": Woman goes to hotel to catch baby daddy cheating, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A baby mama was furious after seeing that her baby daddy had booked a penthouse suite on the 46th floor of a hotel when he said he was going to work.

"You're one in a million": Mother-in-law scolds others for treating makotis like slaves, SA moved

"You're one in a million": Mother-in-law scolds others for treating makotis like slaves, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman who has three sons and daughters-in-law called out other mothers to stop treating their makotis like slaves. Her video received love in TikTok.

"Don't let it get to you": Student struggles with laptop pressure in lecture hall, SA motivates

"Don't let it get to you": Student struggles with laptop pressure in lecture hall, SA motivates

People

a year ago

A university student was advised to focus on her studies after showing off a lecture hall full of students with laptops and sharing that the pressure was high.

"She doesn't have peace": Little sister drops a rap mocking her brother, SA in stitches

"She doesn't have peace": Little sister drops a rap mocking her brother, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A brother was unhappy after hearing his little sister's rap song that mocked him. He shared the clip captured by his sister on Facebook, leaving many mused.

"Now this is pure love": Gogo excited to see varsity grandson on his brief visit home, SA touched

"Now this is pure love": Gogo excited to see varsity grandson on his brief visit home, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A gogo rushed to her grandson and hugged him as he walked towards the house on his brief visit home. The duo made many memories online before he went to varsity.

"Africa change school programme": Chinese kindergarten kids learn practical skills, SA impressed

"Africa change school programme": Chinese kindergarten kids learn practical skills, SA impressed

People

a year ago

A Chinese kindergarten page shared a video of little kids learning practical skills such as pottery making, sewing, ironing and many other skills at school.

"Guys leave men alone": Woman breaks down in tears over mjolo stress, SA in stitches

"Guys leave men alone": Woman breaks down in tears over mjolo stress, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady broke down in tears because of a man named Xola, and her friend told her she warned her about him while giving her a cider to drown her sorrows.

"Perfect man": Actor Aaron Pierre debuts a fresh look after shaving his moustache, SA divided

"Perfect man": Actor Aaron Pierre debuts a fresh look after shaving his moustache, SA divided

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lion King actor Aaron Pierre shared that he was interviewed by a journalist showing off his shaved beard. TikTok users shared their thoughts about his look.

"I'm passionate about this industry": Woman breaks barriers in male-dominated panel beating industry

"I'm passionate about this industry": Woman breaks barriers in male-dominated panel beating industry

People

a year ago

A woman 29-year-old woman from Limpopo proudly boasted about her panel-beating skill, declaring her love for it and wish to one day open her own business.

Bongiwe Mati