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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"They don't like this conversation": Pieter Kriel's take on religion in politics sparks a debate

"They don't like this conversation": Pieter Kriel's take on religion in politics...

People

4 days ago

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing locals

"Teach us leadership": SA woman flexes shipping company in China impressing...

People

4 days ago

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux, SA divided

"It's worth every cent": Woman caves into cake hype of R250 Chateau Gateaux,...

People

4 days ago

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress, SA impressed

"It will be a home soon": Afrikaner woman shares dream home renovation progress,...

Family and Relationships

5 days ago

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA in disbelief

"There's so much going on": Creative learners show off bold prom outfits, SA...

People

5 days ago

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA astonished

"He walks so good in them": Male pastor delivers a sermon wearing high-heels, SA...

People

5 days ago

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

"Those dancing owe him": 3 Men enjoy vibes at the funeral of a mashonisa, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

5 days ago

Three men turned a solemn funeral into a celebration, dancing and vibing while others mourned. Social media users joked that they owed the late mashonisa money.

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

"You're getting a fine": Helper uses the estate home's balcony to dry baby clothes, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

A new helper at a luxury estate ignored the washing line downstairs and used the mansion's balcony to dry baby clothes, leaving social media users in stitches.

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

"She'll cry when she's alone": Young engineer buys mom a stunning house, SA touched

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

A young woman surprised her mother with a house she secretly bought. She shared the emotional moment on Instagram, touching the hearts of many people.

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

"He's the song": Young boy performs the first jam he'll play in his first luxury car, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

Responding to a question asked. A boy said the first song he will play in his luxury car is Candy Shop by 50 Cent. Internet users found his video amusing.

"This means a lot to him": SA defends uncle's modest car purchase

"This means a lot to him": SA defends uncle's modest car purchase

People

7 days ago

An uncle's car purchase lit up Facebook with love. Social media users celebrated his achievement and stood up to those who tried to downplay his success.

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

"50 Cent needs to hire you": Rapper 50 Cent's lookalike stopped by fans for pictures, SA stunned

People

7 days ago

A young 50 Cent lookalike shared a video showing people mistaking him for the rapper. Internet users were shocked by their resemblance, wishing they'd meet.

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

"She's going to be bilingual": Farm teacher bonds with toddler over sponono chant, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

A teacher’s sweet reaction to a toddler singing “Sponono” on TikTok warmed many hearts. Many social media users were happy the child was learning Zulu.

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

"She's living my dream life": Housewife doesn't know what hubby does for a living, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 days ago

A housewife without kids shared she wasn't sure if she wanted any in future. When asked what her husband does for a living, she said she didn't know.

"The universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

"The universe agrees": Gqeberha woman calls herself a Hosh Karamaima, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 days ago

A woman from Gqeberha called herself a 'Hosh Karamainer' in a video shared on TikTok. The clip went viral, attracting nearly two million views and many comments.

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