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 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

1433 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"This gave me goose bumps": Woman builds ballet studio in Tembisa from the ground up, SA inspired

"This gave me goose bumps": Woman builds ballet studio in Tembisa from the ground up, SA inspired

People

2 months ago

"This guy needs an award": Viral 'uze nenye' trendsetter entertains Mahindra drivers, SA in stitches

"This guy needs an award": Viral 'uze nenye' trendsetter entertains Mahindra drivers, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"I've always wanted an MBA": University of Pretoria student completes actuarial science degree at 17

"I've always wanted an MBA": University of Pretoria student completes actuarial science degree at 17

People

2 months ago

"We need a reality show": Wealthy KZN businesswoman buys herself a Bentley, SA moved

"We need a reality show": Wealthy KZN businesswoman buys herself a Bentley, SA moved

People

2 months ago

"Poor animal": Gordon's Bay road closed after elephant seal is spotted moving nearby, SA stunned

"Poor animal": Gordon's Bay road closed after elephant seal is spotted moving nearby, SA stunned

People

2 months ago

"Thanks for always sharing": Woman shares isiZulu lecturing opportunities in the US, SA grateful

"Thanks for always sharing": Woman shares isiZulu lecturing opportunities in the US, SA grateful

People

2 months ago

A lady plugged Zulu degree holders with a teaching or tutoring experience with a lecturing post in the US. The selected individual would teach isiZulu.

"No parent deserves this pain": Mom collects her late daughter's degree on graduation day, SA moved

"No parent deserves this pain": Mom collects her late daughter's degree on graduation day, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A mother collected her daughter’s degree at DUT, turning graduation day into a moment of heartbreak and honour. The emotional clip touched many online.

"Beautiful collaboration": Northwood and St Mary's choirs deliver powerful performance, SA wowed

"Beautiful collaboration": Northwood and St Mary's choirs deliver powerful performance, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

Northwood School and St Mary’s DSG delivered a soul-stirring performance of a song composed as a tribute to the late Tata Nelson Mandela, warming many hearts.

"Brilliant": Temu's farming supplies take Irish couple's livestock care to the next level, SA wowed

"Brilliant": Temu's farming supplies take Irish couple's livestock care to the next level, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

A UK couple went viral after showing how they upgraded their farm using modern technology and kept their livestock healthy and happy with affordable Temu finds.

"Poverty saves me": Wild lions ambush car, and one climbs bonnet at game reserve, SA stunned

"Poverty saves me": Wild lions ambush car, and one climbs bonnet at game reserve, SA stunned

People

2 months ago

A car driver came face to face with four lions who attempted to get his car to the ground. One lion even got onto the car's bonnet, shocking many online users.

"Wish I knew about this": Powerful Gwijo moment by St David's Inanda Boys sparks pride, SA wowed

"Wish I knew about this": Powerful Gwijo moment by St David's Inanda Boys sparks pride, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A video of St David's Inanda Boys High students passionately singing a gospel gwijo moved South Africans, earning praise and emotional reactions online.

"He loves this name": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to lady calling him Cupcake at event, SA amused

"He loves this name": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to lady calling him Cupcake at event, SA amused

People

2 months ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa was called Cupcake by a woman in public and replied calmly, leaving TikTok users amused, stunned, and full of local pride.

"He walked so you could fly": Young nurse proud to work side-by-side with paramedic dad, SA moved

"He walked so you could fly": Young nurse proud to work side-by-side with paramedic dad, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young nurse shared a picture of him and his paramedic dad working the same shift on TikTok. In his caption, the son shared that his father walked so he could fly.

"We love you": Mom gives heartfelt talk to son struggling to understand brother's autism, SA moved

"We love you": Mom gives heartfelt talk to son struggling to understand brother's autism, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A mom gently comforted her son about his autistic brother in a viral TikTok, using Bible verses and calm love, leaving social media users emotional and inspired.

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