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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"Keep showing up": Mzansi motivates young hun after experiencing post-exercise pain

People

2 years ago

"Now imagine having twins": Mzansi in stitches as lady calls mom for her baby's diaper malfunction

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi lady spots a snake inside the house while sitting with baby, Mzansi calms her

People

2 years ago

"We learn every day": Mzansi woman applauded for neat and easy curtain hanging plug

People

2 years ago

"You guys are amazing": TikTok content creators praised for gifting fast food workers with meals

People

2 years ago

Mzansi performer takes over the streets of Jozi in true Michael Jackson style

People

2 years ago

"Should release an album": UFC title holder Dricus du Plessis' voice on 'The Masked Singer SA' wins him fans

People

2 years ago

UFC title holder Dricus du Plessis impressed fans with his voice after American podcaster Nina Drama shared a clip of his performance on 'The Masked Singer SA'.

"God please protect him": Woman starts praying for speedy driver who nearly caused an accident

People

2 years ago

A lady reacted with a prayer after witnessing a careless driver nearly bumping into other cars. The hun was driving with her partner when the incident occurred.

Mzansi man walks around the mall singing Kelly Rowland's song, Mzansi jokes: "Kelly was found shaking"

People

2 years ago

A TikTok content creator left many social media users amused after singing American singer Kelly Rowland's popular song, 'Motivation', at a shopping mall.

"Do not post your lecturers": TikTok user gives a stern warning after UJ student got suspended

People

2 years ago

A content creator advised TikTok users not to post their lecturers on social media after seeing a sobbing student suspended for posting a video of their lecturer.

Young teacher seeks other ways to earn multiple streams of income to add to salary

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young teacher went looking for a side hustle to boost her salary. Many TikTok users advised different options, with some asking her to move abroad for better pay.

"That actually looks beautiful": Australian sees and tastes SA biltong for the first time

People

2 years ago

An Australian TikTok user whose content is trying new things each day attracted lots of love from South Africans who recommended more local foods for him to try.

US woman asked to change outfit by recruiter before rescheduling her interview

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A US lady shares unhappiness after a recruiter asked if she wanted to change her outfit before rescheduling her interview. She wore shorts, a top and a cardigan.

"Berlingerhaus pots are the Beyoncé of pots": Woman brags about new purchase

People

2 years ago

A Mzansi hun bragged about her new Berlingerhaus pot set. The video post, however, received mixed reviews from social media users who have tried the set.

SA baddie plugs TikTok users with gorgeous dresses from a local reasonably priced retailer

People

2 years ago

A content creator shares a video of three stunning dresses available from the local reasonably priced retailer. Social media users were left grateful for the plug.

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