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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"This looks super easy": SA huns excited after an easy cake-baking plug using an air fryer

People

a year ago

"Anything for rugby": SA peeps amused by Springbok supporter coming out of a car boot to watch rugby

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Why am I not Xhosa?": Woman's reaction to termination of grant prank leaves Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Send this to SABC": Viral video of a teacher showing learners how to use sanitary towels stunned SA

People

a year ago

"Oh wow, it's so pretty": US lady blown away by beauty of Oyster Box in uMhlanga

People

a year ago

"I never knew this existed": SA huns share excitement after menstrual stain removing product plug

People

a year ago

"Finally met my people": SA peeps relate to hun, who buys food with her money and not drip

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a university scholar unpacking her groceries attracted many comments. The lady also noted that she prefers buying food over clothes.

"I'd drop out": SA peeps in shock after Life Science teacher publishes learners papers

People

a year ago

A video of Life Science test marks plastered around the classroom window for everyone to see had the online community talking. Some wondered if the act was lawful.

"This is lowkey illegal": Netizens in shock after seeing AI video of hun hugging rugby player

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showing a young babe in a cosy embrace with a rugby player had internet users in stitches. Social media users probed for lessons on using AI.

"You can tell she's the chosen one": Mzansi peeps rally behind baby specialising traditional healer

People

a year ago

A sangoma specialising in babies had the online community feeling she was God sent. Some people expressed they were hoping she'd offer the services to adults.

"Catch a taxi and sit in front": SA peeps advise gent after ATM rejects taped R200 note

People

a year ago

A young man shared a video of his R200 note being rejected by an ATM after he put it together when it got torn. Social media users were quick to offer advice.

"Why are they even studying?": SA peeps in awe after seeing Eduvos student's rides

People

a year ago

A student at Eduvos, a private higher-learning institution, shared a video of whips belonging to students at his campus. Social media users expressed their shock.

"You're not the only one": Mzansi peeps console young student drowning in TGF clothing account debt

People

a year ago

A young guy got many comments on TikTok after posting content about his account debt. The man was worried about his debt affecting his credit score.

"This man married a selfless woman": SA moved as dad and stepmom buy son brand-new car valued over R400K

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a blended family accompanying their teenage son to get his car from a dealership left many people warm-hearted. Social media users shared good vibes.

"Teaching is a calling": Mzansi inspired as a teacher prepares healthy snack for school learners

People

a year ago

A young teacher had the online community sing her praises after sharing a video of her putting together a fruit salad for her learners in her classroom.

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