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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

3246 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Unity is what will fix this country": CoolStoryBru weighs in on the national shutdown

"Unity is what will fix this country": CoolStoryBru weighs in on the national shutdown

People

3 days ago

"Pep Home is my girl": Woolworths vs PEP Home ceramic non-stick pots, SA debates

"Pep Home is my girl": Woolworths vs PEP Home ceramic non-stick pots, SA debates

People

3 days ago

NSFAS opens online bursary portal for Grade 12 learners ahead of October cutoff

NSFAS opens online bursary portal for Grade 12 learners ahead of October cutoff

People

3 days ago

"What a brilliant mind": Johannesburg teen's orange peel invention gets international attention

"What a brilliant mind": Johannesburg teen's orange peel invention gets international attention

People

3 days ago

"Onwards and upwards": Cape Recife High School wins R100,000 at Samsung Solve For Tomorrow 2026

"Onwards and upwards": Cape Recife High School wins R100,000 at Samsung Solve For Tomorrow 2026

People

3 days ago

"Please help them": Afrikaners on H-2A visa programme issue emotional video plea to Donald Trump

"Please help them": Afrikaners on H-2A visa programme issue emotional video plea to Donald Trump

People

3 days ago

New US refugee rule takes effect: What South Africans living in America should know

New US refugee rule takes effect: What South Africans living in America should know

People

3 days ago

US cuts refugees’ appeal window from 30 days to 10 as officials review 185,000 cases, while advocates warn legal aid and fair hearings may be out of reach.

Green ID book phase-out: Documents pensioners need for free Smart IDs

Green ID book phase-out: Documents pensioners need for free Smart IDs

People

4 days ago

South African pensioners aged 60 and older qualify for a free Smart ID card as green books are phased out, amid mixed reports on queues and bank processing.

"You go girl": Rachel Kolisi behind-the-scenes of girls trip in Gqeberha, SA wowed

"You go girl": Rachel Kolisi behind-the-scenes of girls trip in Gqeberha, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

Rachel Kolisi shares a recent girls' getaway from Cape Town to Mantis Hiddn in Addo, Gqeberha, as fans celebrate her relaxed mood and joyful Eastern Cape escape.

"Kriel speaks sense": Pieter Kriel challenges the belief that South Africa is a Christian country

"Kriel speaks sense": Pieter Kriel challenges the belief that South Africa is a Christian country

People

4 days ago

Pieter Kriel says South Africa is religion-neutral despite its Christian majority, prompting debate over apartheid, the Constitution and traditions.

"This was to be expected": Crime and high property prices lead to Table View exodus of pensioners

"This was to be expected": Crime and high property prices lead to Table View exodus of pensioners

People

4 days ago

Rising property prices and crime are pushing senior citizens out of Cape Town’s Table View, where values topped R2m, as pensioners demand higher state grants.

"The boss is enjoying life": Zimbabwean millionaire Zodwa Mkandla stuns with hourglass figure

"The boss is enjoying life": Zimbabwean millionaire Zodwa Mkandla stuns with hourglass figure

People

4 days ago

Zimbabwean businesswoman Zozo Mkandla draws attention with her viral golf swing and refreshed look, sparking admiring and humorous reactions across social media.

"SpaceX is at it again": Luminous jellyfish cloud expands across Florida sky, SA captivated

"SpaceX is at it again": Luminous jellyfish cloud expands across Florida sky, SA captivated

People

4 days ago

A glowing ‘jellyfish cloud’ over Jacksonville captivated viewers online. Viral SpaceX rocket footage explains the rare spectacle and the debate over its cause.

"It will always be girls": Students queue at Capitec ATM at night after entrepreneur's viral offer

"It will always be girls": Students queue at Capitec ATM at night after entrepreneur's viral offer

People

4 days ago

A late-night queue formed at a Capitec ATM after Austin Mzukwa shared 23 Cash Send vouchers, as students rushed to claim free cash and TikTok users laughed.

"Open an intimidation case": Cape Town motorist captures scary encounter with angry taxi driver

"Open an intimidation case": Cape Town motorist captures scary encounter with angry taxi driver

People

4 days ago

A Cape Town woman filmed an aggressive taxi driver striking her car window during a road confrontation, sparking outrage and renewed concerns over road safety.

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