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 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

1432 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Beautiful school and teamwork": Teachers pull a freeze prank on their principal, SA entertained

"Beautiful school and teamwork": Teachers pull a freeze prank on their principal, SA entertained

People

2 months ago

"That person was wrong": American compared to late Riky Rick in SA, sparks debate on skin tone

"That person was wrong": American compared to late Riky Rick in SA, sparks debate on skin tone

People

2 months ago

"We're all multi-dimensional beings": Young girl says she lived in another world before, SA divided

"We're all multi-dimensional beings": Young girl says she lived in another world before, SA divided

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"You're more than just a teacher to them": Meneer poses like learners on photo day, SA touched

"You're more than just a teacher to them": Meneer poses like learners on photo day, SA touched

People

2 months ago

"This is a unique style": Teacher delivers science lesson in Zulu song, SA touched

"This is a unique style": Teacher delivers science lesson in Zulu song, SA touched

People

2 months ago

"Pickle juice is good": Afrikaner farmer explores American groceries during shopping, SA impressed

"Pickle juice is good": Afrikaner farmer explores American groceries during shopping, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"This is how it's done": Woman shows impressive R30 Shoprite lunch and dessert, SA amazed

"This is how it's done": Woman shows impressive R30 Shoprite lunch and dessert, SA amazed

People

2 months ago

A woman amazed many social media users with her R30 lunch from Shoprite. Many praised her budgeting skills, asking for money-saving tips and calling her a queen.

"He is no refugee material": Afrikaner man leads igwijo backed by farm workers, SA entertained

"He is no refugee material": Afrikaner man leads igwijo backed by farm workers, SA entertained

People

2 months ago

An Afrikaner farmer's rendition of a Xhosa gwijo captivated audiences with its heartfelt performance and cultural unity. Many jokingly said he could keep the land.

"United by the struggle": Woman shows how they survive winter in the squatter camp, SA moved

"United by the struggle": Woman shows how they survive winter in the squatter camp, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young lady who lives in a shack showed how people in her community survive winter. She filmed groups of people in different parts gathered around fires.

"Growth begins at home": Ntsika Qaba turns passion into power with rising streetwear label

"Growth begins at home": Ntsika Qaba turns passion into power with rising streetwear label

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Ntsika Qaba turned passion into Sisonke Clothing Brand, a bold streetwear label from Khayelitsha making waves in Cape Town’s fashion scene and beyond.

"The husband knows something": Wedding guest shows up in white wedding gown, SA astonished

"The husband knows something": Wedding guest shows up in white wedding gown, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman wearing a white wedding gown to someone else’s big day sparked outrage online. Many called it the ultimate sign of disrespect.

"Awesome": BMW celebrates Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic art in their i5 Flow NOTSOKANA, SA moved

"Awesome": BMW celebrates Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic art in their i5 Flow NOTSOKANA, SA moved

People

2 months ago

A BMW i5 Flow colour-changing car inspired by Dr Esther Mahlangu wowed crowds in Shanghai, China and trended online. Many wondered how much it was.

"Tag Gayton McKenzie": Netballer from Nyanga seeks help to compete in Paris, SA touched

"Tag Gayton McKenzie": Netballer from Nyanga seeks help to compete in Paris, SA touched

People

2 months ago

A 16-year-old netballer from Nyanga shared her journey and hopes of going to Paris. Her TikTok inspired thousands and got people offering to help fund her trip.

"Pets are family": Dog becomes star after groom's family gifts it during umembeso, SA in stitches

"Pets are family": Dog becomes star after groom's family gifts it during umembeso, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A dog named Ben 10 stole the show at umembeso after being gifted two blankets, shocking guests. TikTok users laughed and cried at once, warming hearts online.

"Trouble vibes": BMW drivers stun with spinning skills in traffic intersection, SA impressed

"Trouble vibes": BMW drivers stun with spinning skills in traffic intersection, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

Three BMWs spun through a traffic intersection, showing off car control and engine power before vanishing as sirens blared. Online users couldn’t get enough.

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