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 an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

422 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"We are inspired": SA working babe impresses many by flexing her young, child-free, soft life era

"We are inspired": SA working babe impresses many by flexing her young, child-fr...

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Viral video of toddler playing with a tiger concerns SA: "This animal you should never domesticate"

Viral video of toddler playing with a tiger concerns SA: "This animal you should...

a month ago

UK man sobs in amazement after tasting Appletiser, SA advises: "Also try Grapetiser"

UK man sobs in amazement after tasting Appletiser, SA advises: "Also try Grapeti...

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"Little man's got talent": Young boy plays violin at Woolworths while mom shops, SA is amused

"Little man's got talent": Young boy plays violin at Woolworths while mom shops,...

a month ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

A lady shared a video of her mother at a hospital after she discovered she was eight weeks pregnant. The video attracted a lot of comments from social media users.

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

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

A nail technician got Mzansi emotional after sharing a video of her husband going to see their children at school after being away from home for an entire year.

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

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

A lady shared a video detailing how she forgot to cancel an app she wasn't using, which resulted in her losing her food allowance. The hun lost R1,199.

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

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

A lady got many people worried about the Sasko bread company after sharing a video of a loaf she bought that had a few slices with brown bread patches.

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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