Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), 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

2051 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Doesn't sound right": Funny exchange about East London's new name KuGompo City, SA divided

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"This is helpful": Tutorial on how to access free online courses by National School of Government

People

3 days ago

"The power of a mom": Supportive mom steals the show by cheering for son during athletics, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"Love your delulu energy": 'Rich' woman looks for VIP toilets at V&A Waterfront, SA in stitches

People

3 days ago

"We're not in your shoes": Mom sends 7-year-old child to boarding school, SA divided

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"May the best man win": Woman dating 3 men explains how each brings value to her life, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"He's very appreciative": Zuluboy gushes about his present father, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A South African toddler named Zuluboywent viral on Facebook after he excitedly bragged about his new backpack and offered to share his father with his mother.

"As long as you're happy": South African woman flexes soft life in Pakistan, SA divided

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A South African woman shared her luxurious trip to Pakistan on TikTok, where the footage featured scenic views and local culture to spark a huge debate.

"Get yourself collagen and biotin": Rachel John opens up about hair loss, SA relates

People

4 days ago

Dutch content creator Rachel John shared a raw look at her life in South Africa on TikTok, documenting her back injury recovery and emotional hair loss concerns.

"They asked him for proof of address": Mzansi stunned by bakkie carrying a fully built shack

People

9 days ago

In a viral video shared on TikTok, a bakkie was spotted carrying a fully built shack on the roads of Mafikeng, a sight which left social media users in stitches.

"You can't hate Zulu girls": Friends swoon over General Mkhwanazi’s physique, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

Two friends from KwaZulu-Natal went viral on TikTok after swooning over General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s buff physique during a chance meeting at the airport.

"Whose idea was this?": Man mocks East London over reported Gompo City name change, SA stunned

People

9 days ago

A humorous man from Gqeberha went viral on TikTok after mocking the rumoured renaming of East London to Gompo City, sparking a massive online debate.

"Don't follow trends": Mom and daughter try on Foschini’s R1,400 two-piece sets, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

A South African mother and daughter went viral on TikTok after a hilariously oversized Foschini try-on haul left them in a fit of contagious laughter.

"Ignore them": Security officer claims nurses said her doctor fiancé downgraded by dating her

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

A local security guard shared a video after overhearing a nurse calling her a "downgrade" for dating a doctor, sparking a debate on workplace respect.

"Another interesting fact": Woman realises Sister Bethina is a sample of Aaliyah's song, SA debates

People

10 days ago

A viral TikTok by content creator Cassi Scheppel sparked a debate after revealing that Mgarimbe’s Sister Bethina was inspired by Aaliyah’s 2001 hit Try Again.

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