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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

3316 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Your bravery paid off": Woman unboxes Takealot headboard, leaving SA impressed

"Your bravery paid off": Woman unboxes Takealot headboard, leaving SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Lonwabo is a vibe": Family sees man's 5M social media likes and thinks he has R5 million, SA amused

"Lonwabo is a vibe": Family sees man's 5M social media likes and thinks he has R5 million, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a year ago

UK man in SA spots Bruno Mars lookalike on golf course, Mzansi cracks jokes: "That's Marvin"

UK man in SA spots Bruno Mars lookalike on golf course, Mzansi cracks jokes: "That's Marvin"

People

a year ago

"These kids got good energy": Woman befriends teenage boys with loud cars, SA entertained

"These kids got good energy": Woman befriends teenage boys with loud cars, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're on the wrong side sister": Woman flexes joining US army, SA divided

"You're on the wrong side sister": Woman flexes joining US army, SA divided

People

a year ago

"Your energy is full of positivity": Woman brags about her security guard salary, SA impressed

"Your energy is full of positivity": Woman brags about her security guard salary, SA impressed

People

a year ago

"Why didn't you invite Bobby's friend?": Man spoils his dog with a KFC barrel, SA entertained

"Why didn't you invite Bobby's friend?": Man spoils his dog with a KFC barrel, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A TikTok user who continued to spoil his puppy named Bobby, celebrating his birthday bought him a barrel of KFC and praised him while feeding him.

"At least you work my lady": 26-year-old with 1 child flexes R4800 salary, SA divided

"At least you work my lady": 26-year-old with 1 child flexes R4800 salary, SA divided

People

a year ago

A local mother of two shared a post showing off her salary of R4800 and expressing that she was singe. The post had other social media users sharing their profiles.

"The gentleman is so impressed": Woman moves to work at bar in an event invited to, SA entertained

"The gentleman is so impressed": Woman moves to work at bar in an event invited to, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A wine-reviewing hun moved to the bar after getting to an event she was invited to and started serving, leaving the bar tenders shocked and entertained.

"Go make your family proud": Boy rejoices after finding placement at High school, SA moved

"Go make your family proud": Boy rejoices after finding placement at High school, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man received the news that he had finally found a high school after waiting at home for many weeks. The boy jumped up and down in the living room excited.

"May this love locate every girl": Man drives 3 hours to see bae who had bad week, SA touched

"May this love locate every girl": Man drives 3 hours to see bae who had bad week, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman had her long-distance lover drive for three hours just to comfort her after she had a bad day. Mzansi was moved by the gesture and wished for similar love.

"He doesn't have to be rich": Man pulls heartwarming surprise for girlfriend, SA touched

"He doesn't have to be rich": Man pulls heartwarming surprise for girlfriend, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man in love planned a beautiful surprise for his woman by buying her all her favourite foods, snacks and a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate.

"You're a great man": Young man warms SA's hearts showing off cute friendship with auntie

"You're a great man": Young man warms SA's hearts showing off cute friendship with auntie

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A warm-hearted guy showed off his beautiful relationship with an older auntie on TikTok, and many people praised him. The duo even went to the gym together.

"What a breath of fresh air": Worship breaks out at Mall of Africa, SA touched

"What a breath of fresh air": Worship breaks out at Mall of Africa, SA touched

People

a year ago

A group of youngsters were visiting the Mall of Africa when they decided to Worship the Lord, breaking into a song. Their video was later shared on TikTok.

"This school is too big for me": Grade R learner ready to dropout, SA in stitches

"This school is too big for me": Grade R learner ready to dropout, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mom went to fetch her Grade R son on his first day at school and asked him how school was. He said the school was not lovely, refusing to go back again.

Bongiwe Mati