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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

3324 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Keep on inspiring our kids": Young man flexes impressive maths scores, SA's impressed

"Keep on inspiring our kids": Young man flexes impressive maths scores, SA's impressed

People

a year ago

"Seeing it like this is so beautiful": Checkers Franschhoek gives Mzansi rich vibes

"Seeing it like this is so beautiful": Checkers Franschhoek gives Mzansi rich vibes

People

a year ago

"When is she going to finish?": SA's amused by dramatic young girl eating cornflakes with chopsticks

"When is she going to finish?": SA's amused by dramatic young girl eating cornflakes with chopsticks

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Finally, he has been located": Young guys spot Mr KFC next to the restaurant, SA's entertained

"Finally, he has been located": Young guys spot Mr KFC next to the restaurant, SA's entertained

People

a year ago

"South Africa is not for beginners": Hospital patients take part in a TikTok challenge, SA's amused

"South Africa is not for beginners": Hospital patients take part in a TikTok challenge, SA's amused

People

a year ago

"Half of it's useless": SA unimpressed with woman's R5.6K grocery haul

"Half of it's useless": SA unimpressed with woman's R5.6K grocery haul

People

a year ago

"Ask him for money": Woman exposes dating app guy who communicates with ChatGPT, SA's entertained

"Ask him for money": Woman exposes dating app guy who communicates with ChatGPT, SA's entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user was disappointed after realising that a man she had been chatting with on a dating app was using AI-generated messages, and SA felt for her.

Man posts video of his shack to show future wife, SA reacts: "Don't invite distraction"

Man posts video of his shack to show future wife, SA reacts: "Don't invite distraction"

People

a year ago

A Cape Town guy who once lost a shack in a fire wowed the online community after sharing a video of his rebuilt home and beautiful furniture on TikTok.

"This needs to be played in a club": Lyrics on Gwababa song have SA in stitches

"This needs to be played in a club": Lyrics on Gwababa song have SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared the lyrics of a song he wrote about a girl on a school campus who he is scared to approach. The song left many social media users amused

"Please, don't let kids do that": Toddler feeds on cow teat, leaving netizens divided

"Please, don't let kids do that": Toddler feeds on cow teat, leaving netizens divided

People

a year ago

A farmer shared a video of a young boy enjoying milk directly from a cow. Even though many found the video cute, some were worried about the child's health.

"This can't be real": Pastor proposes to widow at husband's funeral, SA in disbelief

"This can't be real": Pastor proposes to widow at husband's funeral, SA in disbelief

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An Instagram user shared a video of a man going down one knee to propose to a woman at her late husband's funeral. The post left social media users baffled.

"Thank you for encouraging us": Woman shows her 5-month piggy bank saving, SA's motivated

"Thank you for encouraging us": Woman shows her 5-month piggy bank saving, SA's motivated

People

a year ago

A TikTok user had social media users asking her for tips after she shared a video of her savings, which she started five months ago. The money was in bank notes.

"So proud of you": Woman goes back to university in her thirties, SA shows full support

"So proud of you": Woman goes back to university in her thirties, SA shows full support

People

a year ago

A TikTok user gained much support from the online community after sharing her journey to further her studies. SA peeps motivated her and shared their own stories.

"This is what the world needs": Man showers Soweto Marathon runners with water, SA is touched

"This is what the world needs": Man showers Soweto Marathon runners with water, SA is touched

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a man living in a Joburg township cooling off Soweto Marathon runners with water as they passed his home on a hot day.

"You're very good, clean and smart": Young man's shack cleaning vlogs wins SA hearts

"You're very good, clean and smart": Young man's shack cleaning vlogs wins SA hearts

People

a year ago

A young gent shared a TikTok video of his day cleaning a shack in his yard, leaving the online community members impressed. Many praised him on his feed.

Bongiwe Mati