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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

3321 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"President of the women's conference": Pretty lady digs a deep hole with pick-axe, Mzansi's amused

"President of the women's conference": Pretty lady digs a deep hole with pick-axe, Mzansi's amused

People

a year ago

Dad's moving celebration at daughter's grad sparks present dad conversations, SA's touched

Dad's moving celebration at daughter's grad sparks present dad conversations, SA's touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Young local science stars to represent South Africa at the ExpoCiencias Nacional 2024 in Mexico

Young local science stars to represent South Africa at the ExpoCiencias Nacional 2024 in Mexico

People

a year ago

"All the outfits ate": Woman wows SA with Shein extra 15% off shopping plug

"All the outfits ate": Woman wows SA with Shein extra 15% off shopping plug

People

a year ago

"We wish her all the best": Mom and daughter's heartfelt airport embrace leaves SA touched

"We wish her all the best": Mom and daughter's heartfelt airport embrace leaves SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The process was worth it" Woman shows run-down abandoned house renovations, SA loves it

"The process was worth it" Woman shows run-down abandoned house renovations, SA loves it

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"This has no reason to be so funny": Young man samples Private school Maskhandi, SA's in stitches

"This has no reason to be so funny": Young man samples Private school Maskhandi, SA's in stitches

People

a year ago

A content creator showed how a private school gent who speaks little Zulu would sing Gucci by Mthandeni SK and MaWhoo on his TikTok, and SA loved it.

"Gogo's heart is going to stop": Kids pull a 'we listen prank' on Gogo, SA's in stitches

"Gogo's heart is going to stop": Kids pull a 'we listen prank' on Gogo, SA's in stitches

People

a year ago

A clip of two girls pulling a TikTok prank called 'We listen and we don't judge' in front of their granny had social media users laughing and loving Gogo's reaction.

"Dads don't get enough credit": SA admires present father with kid at salon

"Dads don't get enough credit": SA admires present father with kid at salon

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A caring father was captured holding his daughter on his chest while a woman did her hair at a salon. The clip received much praise after it was shared on TikTok.

"Welcome to adulthood": Newlyweds show off R12K @Home shopping gift to themselves, SA loves it

"Welcome to adulthood": Newlyweds show off R12K @Home shopping gift to themselves, SA loves it

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A couple who recently exchanged vows in a beautiful ceremony attracted many questions after showing their home items bought from a local store on TikTok.

"So beautiful": Woman plugs huns with high-quality weave from Shein, and Mzansi loves it

"So beautiful": Woman plugs huns with high-quality weave from Shein, and Mzansi loves it

People

a year ago

A TikTok user got many women thanking her for plugging them with a good quality weave from Shein at an affordable price. Huns asked for the wig code.

"The sweetest Zulu man on earth": Woman pulls a loose tummy prank on bae, SA's touched

"The sweetest Zulu man on earth": Woman pulls a loose tummy prank on bae, SA's touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a sore tummy prank she pulled on her man, and Mzansi loved his response. The babe pretended to have messed on herself.

"I was sceptical, thanks for the review": Woman unboxes Google TV, SA's impressed

"I was sceptical, thanks for the review": Woman unboxes Google TV, SA's impressed

People

a year ago

A TikTok user showed her followers her new TCL Google TV, which many people loved. Some people advised her not to download many apps, as the device might crash.

"Stay on the app": Woman calls out Checkers Sixty-60 for delivering 1 item in her order, SA advises

"Stay on the app": Woman calls out Checkers Sixty-60 for delivering 1 item in her order, SA advises

People

a year ago

A TikTok user called out a large grocery outlet for not offering a second-choice option when buying online, and social media users gave her advice.

"You are happy, that's all that matters": Woman flaunts her man 12 years older than her, SA approves

"You are happy, that's all that matters": Woman flaunts her man 12 years older than her, SA approves

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user posted her man on the platform and shared that he was 12 years older than her. Many women commented, mentioning age gaps in their relationships.

Bongiwe Mati