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 an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

420 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"Proof that kids can learn any language": Nanny holds isiXhosa lesson with white toddler, SA moved

"Proof that kids can learn any language": Nanny holds isiXhosa lesson with white...

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Au pair working for billionaires flaunts her lifestyle, SA shows interest: "How do we apply?"

Au pair working for billionaires flaunts her lifestyle, SA shows interest: "How...

a month ago

"You'll recover again after MD": SA consoles hun after showing her look beginning of matric vs now

"You'll recover again after MD": SA consoles hun after showing her look beginnin...

a month ago

"Deep down, we want your life": Stay-at-home girlfriend flaunts being her man's egg, SA entertained

"Deep down, we want your life": Stay-at-home girlfriend flaunts being her man's...

a month ago

Man shares frustration after seeing a late delivery time on Pick n Pay ASAP

Man shares frustration after seeing a late delivery time on Pick n Pay ASAP

a month ago

Roommates split food after a fight, Mzansi warns: "The main problem was buying groceries together"

Roommates split food after a fight, Mzansi warns: "The main problem was buying g...

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New makoti sweeps big yard at in-laws, Mzansi jokes: "All this because you liked a man?"

New makoti sweeps big yard at in-laws, Mzansi jokes: "All this because you liked a man?"

A young newlywed had the online community in stitches after sharing one of her duties with her in-laws. SA peeps advised her to dodge it with different excuses.

"Breaking generational curse": Local hun becomes the first CA (SA) in her family, SA proud

"Breaking generational curse": Local hun becomes the first CA (SA) in her family, SA proud

A young mom shared her happiness after she qualified as the first Chartered Accountant in her family. The online community took time to congratulate her.

Eben Etzebeth's daughter takes Rassie Erasmus' seat in the squad, SA amused: "This wins the internet"

Eben Etzebeth's daughter takes Rassie Erasmus' seat in the squad, SA amused: "This wins the internet"

A photo of Springboks rugby player Eben Etzebeth's baby girl with the squad had the online community moved. Mzansi peeps shared a lot of humour in the comments.

"This guy is a national asset": Man gifts the homeless with sleep pods, SA moved

"This guy is a national asset": Man gifts the homeless with sleep pods, SA moved

A good Samaritan touched the online community after sharing a video of the gifts he made for homeless guys. He also promised to make more and bring them.

Man buys girlfriend 3 gadgets after being indecisive, SA envious: "Some people are born lucky"

Man buys girlfriend 3 gadgets after being indecisive, SA envious: "Some people are born lucky"

A local babe had many people wishing to trade places with her after showing off the gadgets her man got for her. Some people asked for tips on attracting caring men.

"Clean and beautiful": Young gent impresses Mzansi with his beautiful shack

"Clean and beautiful": Young gent impresses Mzansi with his beautiful shack

A man shared a picture of his mkhukhu that impressed many online community members. Some praised him for his neatness and some of his home items.

Young man plugs others with car bid starting at R1, SA excited: "We are walking by choice"

Young man plugs others with car bid starting at R1, SA excited: "We are walking by choice"

A TikTok user plugged others with an auction bid starting at R1 in Cape Town. Social media users were hopeful after seeing the low starting price.

Little boy with one arm shuts down troll, shows how he opens Coke

Little boy with one arm shuts down troll, shows how he opens Coke

A young boy responded to a grown person who tried to make him a laughing stock with a video of himself dancing. Social media users shared their amusement.

Monkeys invade a UKZN class, SA in shock: "Why is everyone so calm?"

Monkeys invade a UKZN class, SA in shock: "Why is everyone so calm?"

A young student shared a video of her lecture hall filled with monkeys. After seeing the clip, social media users expressed their shock in the comments section.

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