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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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"What a smart woman": Dr Celiwe and her hubby join skincare business, SA impressed

"What a smart woman": Dr Celiwe and her hubby join skincare business, SA impressed

People

a month ago

"This is amazing": SA man shares his journey from working at Spar to a global model

"This is amazing": SA man shares his journey from working at Spar to a global model

People

a month ago

"Your heart is pure": Security officer proud after helping 2 South Africans land jobs in the US

"Your heart is pure": Security officer proud after helping 2 South Africans land jobs in the US

People

a month ago

"She was beautiful": 27-year-old Finnish influencer dies under anaesthesia for cosmetic surgery

"She was beautiful": 27-year-old Finnish influencer dies under anaesthesia for cosmetic surgery

People

a month ago

"That's wonderful": Discontinued chocolate makes surprise comeback at Checkers stores, SA reacts

"That's wonderful": Discontinued chocolate makes surprise comeback at Checkers stores, SA reacts

People

a month ago

"Speak out leader": Man rallies behind Coloured woman seeking a chance to serve in SAPS, SA moved

"Speak out leader": Man rallies behind Coloured woman seeking a chance to serve in SAPS, SA moved

People

a month ago

"What a beautiful heart": Man in wheelchair becomes lifeline for elderly neighbours and their cats

"What a beautiful heart": Man in wheelchair becomes lifeline for elderly neighbours and their cats

People

a month ago

Hanover Park resident Moegamat travels by wheelchair to help vulnerable neighbours access pet care, prompting an appeal for a more suitable wheelchair for him.

"Let's spread the word": Joburg teens launch book drive to tackle literacy crisis, SA impressed

"Let's spread the word": Joburg teens launch book drive to tackle literacy crisis, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Four Johannesburg teens founded Next Chapter Jozi, collecting 2,500 books and creating 3D-printed STEM kits for under-resourced schools, addressing inequality.

"You can always rely on Airlink": Matie goes viral for hilarious Airlink endorsement, SA entertained

"You can always rely on Airlink": Matie goes viral for hilarious Airlink endorsement, SA entertained

People

a month ago

South African comedian Matie Stad praises Airlink’s punctuality, pilots and free fudge in a viral flight video, prompting calls for her to become an ambassador.

"Yoh, I didn't know": Man chops Capitec card over claims that the bank funded DA, SA debates

"Yoh, I didn't know": Man chops Capitec card over claims that the bank funded DA, SA debates

People

a month ago

A content creator cut his Capitec bank card in protest over alleged DA funding, sparking a viral debate about politics, loyalty and bank accounts.

"This is so fulfilling": Family of 4 lawyers celebrates legal dynasty in viral video, SA impressed

"This is so fulfilling": Family of 4 lawyers celebrates legal dynasty in viral video, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Nigerian father and his three lawyer children went viral dancing in court attire, celebrating a legal legacy that sparked laughter and admiration online.

"They must get a room": Tsakani blushes as Cat Matlala whispers to her in the court dock, SA stunned

"They must get a room": Tsakani blushes as Cat Matlala whispers to her in the court dock, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Cat Matlala whispers to wife Tsakani in the Johannesburg High Court dock, sparking laughter, surprise and fierce social media reactions across South Africa today.

"He deserves every cent": Mzansi raises R60k for Durban fire rescue hero via BackaBuddy, SA moved

"He deserves every cent": Mzansi raises R60k for Durban fire rescue hero via BackaBuddy, SA moved

People

a month ago

Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana rescued a 74-year-old woman from a burning building, earning praise and over R61,000 through a BackaBuddy bravery appeal for him.

"He is a hero": Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana honoured by KIBA for brave restaurant fire rescue

"He is a hero": Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana honoured by KIBA for brave restaurant fire rescue

People

a month ago

Durban chef Ayakha Godlwana earns a bravery award after rescuing a 74-year-old woman from the burning Delfi Greek Taverna in a selfless act that inspired Mzansi.

"That was brilliant": Cape Town firefighter entertains children with lively war cry chant, SA moved

"That was brilliant": Cape Town firefighter entertains children with lively war cry chant, SA moved

People

a month ago

A Cape Town firefighter turns a post-fire cleanup into a vibrant street celebration, inspiring local children and earning praise from South Africans online.

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