Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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Man shows off his stunning unfinished home, SA loves it: Very clean and organised"

People

a year ago

Hilarious video of dad purposely embarrassing family at beach has SA in stitches: "Ke lastborn"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman unboxes Zara and other brand handbags imported from China: "Selling is not easy", SA divided

People

a year ago

Lady takes over friend's car instalment who lost a job SA, moved: "Let no man come between you"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman moves from bride to widow after husband killed on their wedding

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman with no friends celebrates graduation alone: "Let's schedule a day to celebrate her" SA moved

People

a year ago

"Future Julius Malema right there": Teacher marks Grade 8 pupil's history answer wrong, SA reacts

People

a year ago

After sharing a pupil's wrong history mark, a teacher had social media users laughing. Mzansi felt the pupil wasn't wrong as the answer showed his own understanding.

"Record companies, do a follow-up, please": Talented prisoners wow SA with melodic voices

People

a year ago

A video of a group of men singing in a prison choir got a lot of attention after it was shared by a social media page with prison content on TikTok.

"He is a talented and happy child": Young boy braids client at saloon, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A salon owner shared a video of her nephew braiding a client. The young man did a fantastic job leaving the online community promising to visit them.

Chevrolet Camaro turns heads eKasi, SA loves it: "That car costs a million plus"

People

a year ago

A few Kasi car-loving page members captured a video of a Chevrolet Camaro driving down the street, cheering for it. Mzansi peeps complimented the classic car.

"George, this issue is now international": Namibia has entered the Gucci shoe search, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A hilarious Namibian lady shared a video poking fun at George, who bought expensive shoes for his mistress at a luxury goods store. SA found the video funny.

"They should have a limit at this point": Gold Reef City queue gives Mzansi headaches

People

a year ago

A woman shared a video of a long line she stood on while going for joy rides at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg. SA huns advised her on times and days to go there.

US woman hilariously details SA man shooting his shot at groove, Mzansi in stitches: "He's Zulu"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A babe left the online community in stitches after sharing that she went clubbing and was asked out by a local guy even though she told him she was with her lover.

Chris Brown petition hits 40 000 signatures: "This is madness," SA enraged

Celebrities

a year ago

An NGO trying to cancel Chris Brown's upcoming concert in December gained more signatures, reaching 40,000. His fans expressed their frustration about that.

Man Reprimands Adorable Dog for Wanting the Streets, SA in Stitches: “Lucy’s Preparing for December”

People

a year ago

A local guy shared a video of his dog looking outside the window in an attempt to go outside the house. The post left SA laughing after he scolded the dog.

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