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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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"Poor guy is just confused": Toddler's Halloween costume unsettles others, SA is divided

"Poor guy is just confused": Toddler's Halloween costume unsettles others, SA is divided

People

a year ago

"Shoprite is doing the Lord's work": Woman shows off R199 grocery hamper, SA is impressed

"Shoprite is doing the Lord's work": Woman shows off R199 grocery hamper, SA is impressed

People

a year ago

"That kid is tired": Family makes boy believe he's late for exam after taking midday nap, SA relates

"That kid is tired": Family makes boy believe he's late for exam after taking midday nap, SA relates

People

a year ago

"He didn't want to do it in secret": Man proposes to girlfriend at Shoprite, SA's touched

"He didn't want to do it in secret": Man proposes to girlfriend at Shoprite, SA's touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Ubuntu personified": Honest couple praised for deposit money after picking a lost wallet

"Ubuntu personified": Honest couple praised for deposit money after picking a lost wallet

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"No way you're South African": Hunky local man has Mzansi ladies feral

"No way you're South African": Hunky local man has Mzansi ladies feral

People

a year ago

"Reminds me of Sarafina": Mom shares cute Shein outfit she ordered vs what she got, SA's in stitches

"Reminds me of Sarafina": Mom shares cute Shein outfit she ordered vs what she got, SA's in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok user left many social media users laughing after she showed off an outfit she had ordered for her daughter on Shein versus what she received.

"What's happening on that side?" Cape Town woman pet walks an iron leaving SA entertained

"What's happening on that side?" Cape Town woman pet walks an iron leaving SA entertained

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a lady walking down the street in the Mother City pulling an iron that she turned into a pet. The post entertained Mzansi peeps.

"Motivation as a first-year student": Woman flaunts achievements since becoming teacher inspiring SA

"Motivation as a first-year student": Woman flaunts achievements since becoming teacher inspiring SA

People

a year ago

A young lady showed off what she has achieved since graduating and starting work as a teacher. Social media users were motivated by the TikTok post.

"They walk like they're in space": Dogs attempt to move in Crocs, leaving SA in stitches

"They walk like they're in space": Dogs attempt to move in Crocs, leaving SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of her dogs, Peanut and Pablo, in their Crocs. The dogs later tried to walk, looking like they were about to fall, leaving SA amused.

"Small girls, big dreams": Woman shows off her home after major renovations, leaving SA impressed

"Small girls, big dreams": Woman shows off her home after major renovations, leaving SA impressed

People

a year ago

After renovating her home into a gorgeous place, a TikTok user received many compliments from inspired social media users. Others asked for the handyman's number.

"Your home is really beautiful": Woman wows SA with her gorgeous yard and house

"Your home is really beautiful": Woman wows SA with her gorgeous yard and house

People

a year ago

A TikTok user attracted many comments after sharing a video of her yard on the app. SA peeps showered the hun with compliments while others asked for plugs.

"Are there any free courses?" UX Design manager's R100K salary has Mzansi motivated

"Are there any free courses?" UX Design manager's R100K salary has Mzansi motivated

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a clip of an interview she did on her YouTube channel, in which she invited a UX design manager to discuss what her job entails and the salary.

"They are so wrong for packaging this": Student unboxes her R20 sale Crocs package, SA in stitches

"They are so wrong for packaging this": Student unboxes her R20 sale Crocs package, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A TikTok user could not contain her amusement after seeing what she got when she ordered comfortable shoes from an online sale. Mzansi joined her in laughter.

"This suburb must be approved": SA wowed by gorgeous mansions near Tshwane

"This suburb must be approved": SA wowed by gorgeous mansions near Tshwane

People

a year ago

A Facebook account shared homes built on land bought from a farmer. Mzansi peeps wanted the municipality to recognise the area and for residents to get services.

Bongiwe Mati