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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"Great idea": SA praises woman who wears sangoma attire to avoid being mugged

People

a year ago

"You're a saint": Video of a woman who hides money in baby products at a store earns her global praise

People

a year ago

"Forgive him at your own risk": Mzansi warns a woman whose husband cheated and impregnated a helper

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They fixed something that wasn't broken": iOS 18 has SA peeps frustrated over disorganised photos

People

a year ago

"The things we usually see in movies": SA Snow has local babe's home turned into a Winter Wonderland

People

a year ago

"Why is it not coming for you?": Viral video of a man feeding a lion leaves SA peeps in disbelief

People

a year ago

"Kanye West and wife were found shaking": St. Joseph student's MD outfits leave netizens divided

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a grade 12 couple's farewell outfits confused the online community about their theme. Social media users shared their views on the feed.

"Another reminder that God is an artist": Tall buff hunk in Jozi streets leaves Mzansi huns charmed

People

a year ago

A tall, dark, and handsome gent from Kenya shared a TikTok video of himself in Jozi, and the online community rushed to shower him with compliments.

"DUT better step up": UKZN Cheerleaders has huns wishing to join at their universities

People

a year ago

A university cheerleading team received many compliments for their well-synchronised routine. Social media users who exited varsity wished to go back.

"Whatever you're going through shall pass": Music-loving hun's singing gesture confuses peeps

People

a year ago

A video of a babe making gestures while singing a local song got many people confused by what she was going through. Some complimented her on her looks,

"Wow, what an inspiration": Mzansi peeps rejoice as 75-year-old woman graduates with Master's degree

People

a year ago

The University of Pretoria shared pictures of a 75-year-old master's degree graduate, leaving many people moved. The post received many congratulatory comments.

"South Africa is just a vibe": Video of petrol attendants dancing with two ladies warms many hearts

People

a year ago

A video of two huns dancing with petrol attendants entertained the online community. Social media users painted the comment section with lovely comments,

"Walk fast, we won't notice": Mzansi peeps tease a babe after sharing a bad Shein sneaker purchase

People

a year ago

A young lady shared her unhappy sneaker purchase from Shein on social media. The online community reassured her that similar sneakers were on the market.

"Occupants are so chilled": SA peeps in awe as old couple drive unroadworthy car in EC

People

a year ago

A babe had the online community in stitches after capturing a video of an unroadworthy car driving on the road. Netizens wondered where traffic officers were.

"Boredom is a choice in SA": SA peeps wowed by cartoon characters dancing at family restaurant

People

a year ago

A video taken at a restaurant left the online community wishing they were young after a content creator shared it. Others were keen to know more about the place.

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