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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"Fetch the one you left at Capitec": Cute twins beg their mom for money before school

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman shares her disappointment after waiting the whole day for her salary in China

People

a year ago

"Not me throwing my phone": Tokoloshe prank catches Mzansi peeps by surprise

People

a year ago

Granny's reaction after seeing granddaughter for the first time warms many hearts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She looks like a doll": Mzansi in awe after hun transforms baby sis into princess for Matric dance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woman leaves Netizens in awe after straightening curly and tangled weave with a relaxer

People

a year ago

"Not a kwaksister": Irish man's attempt to pronounce koeksister leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

a year ago

A content creator from Ireland tried a few local snacks, which he enjoyed. Social media users were left wishing he tried more snacks besides the ones he did.

"That Yoh is a sign of regret": Young teacher cracks Mzansi up after retaliating to noisy learners

People

a year ago

A primary school educator shared a video of herself experiencing an overwhelmed episode due to misbehaving kids. SA peeps were left amused after seeing her reaction.

SA lady reviews 2 Takealot Bibles after seeing bad reviews on their website

People

2 years ago

A woman on a journey to get closer to God bought two Bibles on sale from an online shopping retailer. After receiving them, she gave both a thumbs-up.

"This is so sibling coded": Mzansi peeps intrigued by cute video of boy and his dog

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a playful moment between a young boy and his pet warmed many social media user's hearts who took time to comment on their relationship.

"Kwesta was found shaking": SA peeps hype a white woman rapping 'Ngud' song

People

2 years ago

A video of a white radio presenter singing a popular rap song melted many hearts. The woman's confidence stood out as many detailed that Mzansi has a bright future.

"Better days are coming": Mzansi peeps rally behind a graduate after getting a law enforcement job.

People

2 years ago

A young graduate participated in a viral TikTok challenge, showing off his graduation day and job as a law enforcement officer. Social media users clapped for him.

"Bro is a soul provider": Mzansi reacts to a guy who shares wine with a crowd while dancing

People

2 years ago

A man stole entertained a crowd who gathered to receive a drink from him. Social media users were amused, and some called him out for the delay.

"You forgot to add a zero": SA peeps joke after a guy posts his R100 grocery haul

People

2 years ago

A young oke shared stationery and food items he bought. After seeing the goods, social media took to the feed to unanimously disagree with his total amount.

"Did he have his Clicks card?": Mzansi peeps ask after President Ramaphosa was spotted at Clicks

People

2 years ago

A few short videos of Cyril Ramaphosa shopping at a pharmacy and beauty store shocked social media users, who had no idea he sometimes did his shopping there.

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