Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1008 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Your ancestors are rejoicing": Woman wows at CPUT graduation by embracing Tswana culture, SA moved

"Your ancestors are rejoicing": Woman wows at CPUT graduation by embracing Tswan...

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"Brave woman": Confident lady hilariously markets herself to passengers at the airport, SA amused

"Brave woman": Confident lady hilariously markets herself to passengers at the a...

4 days ago

"These boys are lions": Limpopo cyclists get closer to their final destination Cape Town, SA moved

"These boys are lions": Limpopo cyclists get closer to their final destination C...

4 days ago

"Your mother is very wise": Mother guides daughter on building a strong marriage, SA touched

"Your mother is very wise": Mother guides daughter on building a strong marriage...

4 days ago

"What a bold move": Brave woman resigns from permanent job and moves to South Korea, SA inspired

"What a bold move": Brave woman resigns from permanent job and moves to South Ko...

4 days ago

"He's full of himself": Groom delivers a humorous speech about upgrading his ride, SA divided

"He's full of himself": Groom delivers a humorous speech about upgrading his rid...

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"At this point, you are the bride": Woman vents about R11.5K bridesmaid cost, SA astonished

"At this point, you are the bride": Woman vents about R11.5K bridesmaid cost, SA astonished

A young lady shared the rising cost of being a bridesmaid, revealing the total was R11.5K. Social media users were shocked by the escalating expenses.

"He's thinking of moving out": Young boy stressed by baby sister refusing bottle, SA entertained

"He's thinking of moving out": Young boy stressed by baby sister refusing bottle, SA entertained

A little boy was left speechless when his baby sister pretended to cry while he tried to feed her. The funny moment went viral after being shared on TikTok.

“Don’t Try This in Africa”: Husband asks wife a private question infront of her mother, SA amused

“Don’t Try This in Africa”: Husband asks wife a private question infront of her mother, SA amused

A husband shocked his wife by asking an intimate question in front of her mother. The funny moment, shared on TikTok left viewers amused and entertained.

"This is very insensitive": SA disturbed by video of Cwecwe's mom being interrogated on a Live chat

"This is very insensitive": SA disturbed by video of Cwecwe's mom being interrogated on a Live chat

Cwecwe's mom joined a live chat to clarify issues about her daughter's case, defending her actions and addressing the insensitive comments made about her.

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be united with SA family

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be united with SA family

A young lady shared her heartbreaking story of being taken from her mother's family to Nigeria by her dad and wished to reconnect with her Zulu side again.

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedding, SA impressed

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedding, SA impressed

A young Shembe bride danced confidently at her traditional wedding, showcasing her beauty and culture, leaving many online users showering her with compliments.

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his funeral, SA touched

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his funeral, SA touched

A widow shared a heartfelt video of her final kissing her late husband at his funeral, stirring emotions and sparking a debate about gems and hygiene online.

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months, SA touched

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months, SA touched

A woman shared an emotional post apologising to her late mother after her seven-month marriage ended in divorce, explaining the challenges she faces.

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

A man shared a site with 1,200 free online courses to help people improve their skills and chances of employment, all available in the comfort of their homes.

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