Best News & Entertainment '24

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

Author's articles

"Black excellence: American man hypes Bohlale Mphahlele's life-saving smart earring invention

"Black excellence: American man hypes Bohlale Mphahlele's life-saving smart earring invention

People

a month ago

"Humanity is in our DNA": Taxi driver pulls over to help ducklings cross the street, SA moved

"Humanity is in our DNA": Taxi driver pulls over to help ducklings cross the street, SA moved

People

a month ago

Cape Town pet owners face stricter rules under proposed Animal Keeping By-Law

Cape Town pet owners face stricter rules under proposed Animal Keeping By-Law

People

a month ago

"Our sports ambassador": Bafana Bafana beauty represents the Springboks in America, SA proud

"Our sports ambassador": Bafana Bafana beauty represents the Springboks in America, SA proud

People

a month ago

"She's been through hell": Johannesburg mom wins 2-year battle over R2.9m water bill, SA stunned

"She's been through hell": Johannesburg mom wins 2-year battle over R2.9m water bill, SA stunned

People

a month ago

"R5000 can help our old people": Growing calls for R5k SASSA for pensioners, SA shows supports

"R5000 can help our old people": Growing calls for R5k SASSA for pensioners, SA shows supports

People

a month ago

"You nailed it": Asian woman practices Sesotho ahead of her church testimony, SA impressed

"You nailed it": Asian woman practices Sesotho ahead of her church testimony, SA impressed

People

a month ago

A TikTok missionary, @gurl_gone_global, seeks Sesotho help for her church testimony, winning hearts with her practice and viewers' supportive corrections.

"The Cape Doctor doesn't play": Delivery driver knocked over by severe CPT wind, SA astonished

"The Cape Doctor doesn't play": Delivery driver knocked over by severe CPT wind, SA astonished

People

a month ago

A severe spring storm battered Cape Town on 4 September 2026, unleashing gale-force winds as pedestrians struggled in the chaos at the Foreshore.

"Love this country": Springbok fans dressed as pilots go viral after stadium flyover

"Love this country": Springbok fans dressed as pilots go viral after stadium flyover

People

a month ago

Two Springbok supporters donned Airlink pilot uniforms at FNB Stadium, igniting laughter over the infamous low-altitude flyover incident from the past.

"I'm moving to Botswana": SA gushes over Botswana president's Gospel singing

"I'm moving to Botswana": SA gushes over Botswana president's Gospel singing

People

a month ago

Botswana President Duma Boko stunned spectators by singing a heartfelt gospel hymn, showcasing his South African roots and leaving viewers deeply moved.

"What if South Africa is heaven?": Springboks supporter’s braai-themed haka leaves SA in stitches

"What if South Africa is heaven?": Springboks supporter’s braai-themed haka leaves SA in stitches

People

a month ago

A South African man hilariously performs a braai-themed haka in a Springbok shirt at a lapa gathering, captivating viewers and celebrating local humour.

"They earn more than teachers": Salary reveal of informal rubbish collectors leaves SA divided

"They earn more than teachers": Salary reveal of informal rubbish collectors leaves SA divided

People

a month ago

A recent salary breakdown highlights the stark income gap in South Africa's waste sector, revealing that skilled bin pickers can out-earn municipal workers.

"Let's get our licences": Courier driver's salary with matric and a licence leaves Mzansi impressed

"Let's get our licences": Courier driver's salary with matric and a licence leaves Mzansi impressed

People

a month ago

Boni Xaba's Facebook breakdown of a South African courier driver's payslip reveals how overtime boosts earnings to over R17,000, sparking national discussions.

"Love is powerful": Italian former Catholic priest marries African woman in traditional ceremony

"Love is powerful": Italian former Catholic priest marries African woman in traditional ceremony

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Former Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto marries Kenyan partner Sharon Jepng'ok in a joyful Kalenjin Koito ceremony, blending Italian and Tugen traditions.

"Imagine if Africa could unite": SA celebrates true size of Africa on updated world map

"Imagine if Africa could unite": SA celebrates true size of Africa on updated world map

People

a month ago

The UN voted to replace the Mercator map with the Equal Earth design, revealing Africa's true size, igniting pride and discussion across social media platforms.

Bongiwe Mati