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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She begged, Jacobs answered: Woman gets free coffee after begging in viral TikTok

People

a year ago

"Get married when you're ready": Man looks depressed on his wedding, SA sad for him

Family and Relationships

a year ago

64-year-old granny discovers her 8-week pregnancy, SA shocked: "This is like teenage pregnancy"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This is so wholesome": Military dad surprises kids at school after being gone 1 year, SA in tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This got to hurt": SA consoled lady after losing 2K food allowance on an app she forgot to cancel

People

a year ago

"Someone is sabotaging Sasko": Woman buys white bread mixed with brown, SA concerned

People

a year ago

SA hun mocked by pharas on her morning run, SA jokes: "Preparing to chase you"

People

a year ago

A lady living in Grahamstown shared a video of two guys imitating her jogging stretches. The post amused many social media users, who commented on her feed.

"A real angel": Truck driving lady receives praise from BI Phakathi for her generosity, SA moved

People

a year ago

A female truck driver offered food to people stuck on the N3 in KZN because of the snow. The online community praised the lady for her kindness.

Woman shows off lovely home, SA loves it: "Nice beautiful warm place"

People

a year ago

A lady posted her home on social media, and users loved it. The online community reassured her that her house was not small, as she said in her post caption.

"No one to blame but Somgaga": Young babe's dramatic matric dance gown leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

a year ago

A fashion house shared a TikTok video of a Grade 12 learner wearing one of their dresses to her matric dance. Social media users were worried about her shoes.

"Smooth moves": Uncle and daughter TikTok dance choreography impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of himself dancing with his niece. Mzansi peeps loved it. Many said he was a fantastic uncle, and some wished to have similar energy.

"Power of the heels": Two women doing a Zulu-inspired dance choreography in heels left Mzansi in awe

People

a year ago

A duo dancing showing off dance moves similar to the Zulu cultural dance in heels left the online community entertained. Social media users complimented the ladies

"A mother's answered prayer": Siblings graduate as doctors from UKZN the same day

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A beautiful moment was shared by the University of KwaZulu Natal when siblings Dr Gcinile and Dr Mlungisi Mngoma graduated the same day from the same faculty.

"She'll still use the old ones": SA jokes after a babe buys a beautiful set of pots for her mom

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady showed off her mother's old pot lid and then the new set of pots she got her. After complimenting her, Mzansi peeps joked that the pots would be decoration.

"You’re the plug for Eastern Cape travel": Woman unveils hidden gem near Port Alfred, SA loves it

People

a year ago

A lady shared a stunning getaway spot in the Eastern part of SA that many did not know about. The online community expressed gratitude to the lady for sharing.

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