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

1433 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"Next time, please invite me": Woman gives UK restaurant staff hell for food served, SA in stitches

"Next time, please invite me": Woman gives UK restaurant staff hell for food served, SA in stitches

People

2 months ago

"This is a role model": Mining tycoon celebrates launch of new truck fleet, SA impressed

"This is a role model": Mining tycoon celebrates launch of new truck fleet, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"The future is bright": Proud police officer rocks uniform to her graduation, SA impressed

"The future is bright": Proud police officer rocks uniform to her graduation, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"The older kids are over it": Mom of 11 announces 12th pregnancy in style, SA astonished

"The older kids are over it": Mom of 11 announces 12th pregnancy in style, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Enjoy the Motherland": American couple sell their home and relocates to Mzansi, SA touched

"Enjoy the Motherland": American couple sell their home and relocates to Mzansi, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Our Sheldon Cooper":18-year-old University of Pretoria graduate shares inspiring journey, SA moved

"Our Sheldon Cooper":18-year-old University of Pretoria graduate shares inspiring journey, SA moved

People

2 months ago

18-year-old Hazel Ntuli spoke highly of the University of Pretoria, and shared her plans to further her studies beyond a master's degree, leaving Mzansi inspired.

"She unlocked all your blessings": Daughter surprises mom with her dream lounge, SA moved

"She unlocked all your blessings": Daughter surprises mom with her dream lounge, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A daughter surprised her mother with a stunning lounge makeover, leaving social media users full of praise, while some asked for the furniture plug.

"Lunch bar lovers": Venda gogo and mkhulu celebrate their internet success, SA touched

"Lunch bar lovers": Venda gogo and mkhulu celebrate their internet success, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A gogo and mkhulu, whose video was shared on TikTok and went viral, were recorded sitting cosy at home. They were reading comments from people who loved them.

"This boy is smart": Toddler unimpressed with being turned into a cartoon character, SA in stitches

"This boy is smart": Toddler unimpressed with being turned into a cartoon character, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A toddler gave the most serious reaction to a cartoon version of himself, and social media users loved it. Many laughed at how he told his mom to delete the video.

"Veronica is a star": Woman goes on a mission to get R30 Woolworths meal, SA impressed

"Veronica is a star": Woman goes on a mission to get R30 Woolworths meal, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

A woman impressed online users by getting lunch from Woolworths for under R30. She bought a crusty roll, two chicken strips, and a banana, and made coffee at work.

"Justice for Olorato": Woman reflects on first date amid grief and safety fears, SA moved

"Justice for Olorato": Woman reflects on first date amid grief and safety fears, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

After learning of Olorato's murder, a lady shared a video of how excited she was to go on hers, saying it could have also gone wrong, sparking an online debate.

"She matched the energies": Mom and daughter butcher the birthday song in funny duet, SA in stitches

"She matched the energies": Mom and daughter butcher the birthday song in funny duet, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A mom and her daughter had social media users in stitches after sharing their hilarious happy Birthday remixed clip. Over 20M people viewed their video.

"She's a good woman": Woman praises her kids' stepmother for treating them well, SA touched

"She's a good woman": Woman praises her kids' stepmother for treating them well, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A local woman shared a video praising her children's stepmother for loving them. She advised other moms to give stepmothers a chance to bond with their kids.

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

A young man built a talking robot that responds intelligently, showcasing impressive tech skills and sparking admiration across social media platforms.

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