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

2906 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"It means the buses never left": Informal traders repopulate Johannesburg CBD streets, SA stunned

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Man strangles girlfriend and dies of heart attack while dumping her body

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a month ago

"Refrain from provoking people": Nigerian man in Maybach mocks Zulu Culture in Cape Town, SA angered

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a month ago

"This is harassment": American man tells 2 Afrikaners to go back to their country, SA astonished

People

a month ago

"That's how we see a present dad": Father and daughter airport reunion leaves SA deeply moved

People

a month ago

US immigration agency releases detained Nigerian nun following congressional intervention

People

a month ago

"At least you were respectful": Kasi man goes around shutting foreign nationals' spaza shops

People

a month ago

A Johannesburg man confronted foreign-owned spaza shops during "mabahambe" protests, sparking a debate on community economics and local shopping alternatives.

inDrive launches in-app audio recording feature to boost ride safety in SA

People

a month ago

inDrive introduces an encrypted in-app audio recording feature for local users, enhancing ride safety by promoting transparency and resolving disputes effectively.

"Employment created": Checkers Sixty60 experiences massive delivery jam due to protests, SA debates

People

a month ago

A video shared on X by @LCabonena shows severe online order backlogs at a Checkers store after delivery drivers abandoned their roles before regional protests.

"RAF is going to be bankrupt": Video of delivery biker's driving test has SA in stitches

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a month ago

A viral video shows a motorcycle rider struggling during a delivery test, sparking humorous reactions amidst the 'mabahambe' protests, which have impacted retailers.

"Please start Xhosa lessons": Xhosa-speaking man's banter about staff's English names has SA wowed

People

a month ago

A Xhosa teacher engages Cape Town retail staff in a heartfelt discussion about the significance of their names, showcasing his fluency and respect for Xhosa culture.

Woolworths launches new MyDifference Plus loyalty tier with cashback rewards

People

a month ago

Woolworths launches a cash-back rewards programme for WRewards members, offering savings on food and fashion purchases amidst rising living costs in South Africa.

"We have serious issues": SA reacts to the proposed vaping ban awaiting final implementation

People

a month ago

Popular creator Cool Story Bru examines South Africa's proposed laws to ban vaping in public, attracting criticism for harsh penalties amid pressing national issues.

"We are not a sick nation": Nurse urges community members to visit empty local clinic, SA debates

People

a month ago

A KwaZulu-Natal nurse urges locals to visit her empty clinic after the 30 June protests, leaving viewers excited for quicker public health services.

"This is so beautiful": Man shares heartwarming 10-year progress of his relationship, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Philani Mnisi celebrates a decade with his partner, showcasing their journey from humble beginnings to luxury living, amid heartfelt responses from Mzansi.

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