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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"You'll recover again after MD": SA consoles hun after showing her look beginning of matric vs now

People

a year ago

"Deep down, we want your life": Stay-at-home girlfriend flaunts being her man's egg, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man shares frustration after seeing a late delivery time on Pick n Pay ASAP

People

a year ago

Roommates split food after a fight, Mzansi warns: "The main problem was buying groceries together"

People

a year ago

New makoti sweeps big yard at in-laws, Mzansi jokes: "All this because you liked a man?"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Breaking generational curse": Local hun becomes the first CA (SA) in her family, SA proud

People

a year ago

Eben Etzebeth's daughter takes Rassie Erasmus' seat in the squad, SA amused: "This wins the internet"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A photo of Springboks rugby player Eben Etzebeth's baby girl with the squad had the online community moved. Mzansi peeps shared a lot of humour in the comments.

"This guy is a national asset": Man gifts the homeless with sleep pods, SA moved

People

a year ago

A good Samaritan touched the online community after sharing a video of the gifts he made for homeless guys. He also promised to make more and bring them.

Man buys girlfriend 3 gadgets after being indecisive, SA envious: "Some people are born lucky"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local babe had many people wishing to trade places with her after showing off the gadgets her man got for her. Some people asked for tips on attracting caring men.

"Clean and beautiful": Young gent impresses Mzansi with his beautiful shack

People

a year ago

A man shared a picture of his mkhukhu that impressed many online community members. Some praised him for his neatness and some of his home items.

Young man plugs others with car bid starting at R1, SA excited: "We are walking by choice"

People

a year ago

A TikTok user plugged others with an auction bid starting at R1 in Cape Town. Social media users were hopeful after seeing the low starting price.

Little boy with one arm shuts down troll, shows how he opens Coke

People

a year ago

A young boy responded to a grown person who tried to make him a laughing stock with a video of himself dancing. Social media users shared their amusement.

Monkeys invade a UKZN class, SA in shock: "Why is everyone so calm?"

People

a year ago

A young student shared a video of her lecture hall filled with monkeys. After seeing the clip, social media users expressed their shock in the comments section.

Woman complains about Woolworths sale food marketing strategy, SA agrees: "They're confusing us"

People

a year ago

A woman bought two sausages at Woolworths, thinking they were R109.99 each, only to find that they were actually R179.99, as the kilo rate determined the amount.

Man buys his wife a brand new car on their wedding, SA reacts: "The people we married must see this"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of his cousin's sister being surprised by her hubby with a brand-new car on an extraordinary day. Social media users were left envious.

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