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

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"What's the age limit?": Man shares 5 overseas companies hiring Mzansi teachers, SA debates

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"It's business as usual": Matshidiso appears in high spirits as she drops an OOTD clip, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"They brought the gees": Wynberg Boys show massive support for Yaqeen Ahmed on his Stormers debut

People

3 days ago

"So not worth it": Motorist pulls first punch on taxi driver in heated road rage clash, SA stunned

People

3 days ago

"100% guts": Sihle Dambuza shares a hilarious story of proposing to partner Kungi 'backwards'

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

"We'll still use the old name": Mzansi unimpressed by another Eastern Cape town name change

People

3 days ago

"Food is the same": Lebo Lion shares perspective on branded and generic food, SA divided

People

3 days ago

South African marketing expert Lebo Lion examines the name-brand versus generic house-brand debate, sparking divided opinions among viewers on TikTok.

"Absolutely correct": Woman begs white South Africans to learn Bantu languages, SA agrees

People

3 days ago

Cape Town woman advocates for white South Africans to learn isiXhosa, isiZulu or isiNdebele, sparking national dialogue on language integration and unity.

"SA has its own Woolworths": Tourist baffled after finding Woolworths stores in SA after UK closure

People

4 days ago

A UK man is baffled by thriving Woolworths stores in Africa, unaware of the separate origins as users clarify the brand's distinct histories on TikTok.

"Ouma is so happy": Young woman surprises unsuspecting gogo with a washing machine, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A young woman surprises her grandmother with a Hisense washing machine, capturing hearts with the emotional reveal as they share a special moment.

"Mkhwanazi nation": Taxi driver plays along as kids dressed as police 'arrest' him, SA entertained

People

4 days ago

A minibus taxi driver engages with two children dressed as officers, leading to a heartwarming encounter filled with laughter and innocent role-play antics.

"Mamazala is a whole vibe": American in-laws get down to Lekompo at son's wedding, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

American in-laws wow at their son’s South African wedding, dancing to 'Sdudla' by Shandesh. Witness the joyful blend of cultures that captivated Mzansi online.

"No DNA, just RSA": SA learners reach finals of prestigious NASA space settlement competitioN

People

4 days ago

Seven South African students made history as Team ZA reached the NASA finals, showcasing their innovative spacecraft design and winning prestigious accolades.

"This sounds very healthy": Life coach Lundi speaks about rules in her marriage, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

South African life coach Lundi reveals her unconventional marriage rules, sparking debate on autonomy and respect among couples in a TikTok video.

"How the tables have turned": Woman's video sparks support for Matshidiso, SA weighs in

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A TikToker hilariously challenges double standards in marriage advice after Matshidiso's alleged cheating with Limpopo Boy, sparking widespread laughter.

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