Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"She's one in a million": Checkers employee's farewell from tearful colleagues leaves SA moved

"She's one in a million": Checkers employee's farewell from tearful colleagues leaves SA moved

People

a month ago

"Best country": Springbok fan jumps out of taxi during traffic to share refreshments with motorists

"Best country": Springbok fan jumps out of taxi during traffic to share refreshments with motorists

People

a month ago

"Mamogolo we country": Graduate recognises domestic worker’s support at her graduation, SA moved

"Mamogolo we country": Graduate recognises domestic worker’s support at her graduation, SA moved

People

a month ago

"We call it ubuntu": Coolstorybru praises Ayakha Godlwana for rescuing gogo from Durban fire

"We call it ubuntu": Coolstorybru praises Ayakha Godlwana for rescuing gogo from Durban fire

People

a month ago

"This is art at its finest": Supportive husband markets wife's beaded ties, SA impressed

"This is art at its finest": Supportive husband markets wife's beaded ties, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Love the nerve of this guy": KZN taxi driver charms gorgeous passenger, SA entertained

"Love the nerve of this guy": KZN taxi driver charms gorgeous passenger, SA entertained

People

a month ago

"Cape Town market is cooked": SA astonished by R6M house in Cape Town's Bellville

"Cape Town market is cooked": SA astonished by R6M house in Cape Town's Bellville

People

a month ago

A viral property tour of an R6,249,000 family home in De Bron, Bellville, ignites debate over Cape Town's housing prices and value in the Northern Suburbs.

"A star is a star": Limpopo Boy shines in Vietnam during dance workshop, SA impressed

"A star is a star": Limpopo Boy shines in Vietnam during dance workshop, SA impressed

People

a month ago

South African dancer Limpopo Boy commands the stage in Vietnam, leading a packed workshop amid recent controversy, showcasing his talent and Mzansi pride.

"Yoh, but the wind is hectic:" Cape Town wind knocks people down, SA stunned

"Yoh, but the wind is hectic:" Cape Town wind knocks people down, SA stunned

People

a month ago

Cape Town's brutal gale-force winds left pedestrians reeling on 4 September 2026, as viral TikTok footage captured the chaos amid the infamous spring gusts.

"Maparents let's vote": Zuluboy's supporter rallies support for his SASMA nomination, SA moved

"Maparents let's vote": Zuluboy's supporter rallies support for his SASMA nomination, SA moved

People

a month ago

Siya Qinga passionately urges fans to vote for Zuluboy at the SASMA awards, highlighting his unique humour and impressive English skills that resonate across Africa.

"The Spring videos we want to see": Water splashers spare delivery driver during street water fights

"The Spring videos we want to see": Water splashers spare delivery driver during street water fights

People

a month ago

Gauteng water splashers became viral heroes for their respectful gesture, allowing a Debonairs Pizza delivery driver to pass dry during Spring Day celebrations.

"Try US citizens": US farmer struggles to recruit H-2A visa workers despite R25,000 weekly salary

"Try US citizens": US farmer struggles to recruit H-2A visa workers despite R25,000 weekly salary

People

a month ago

An American pea farmer has gone viral on TikTok, lamenting a severe labour shortage despite offering R25,000 weekly wages as crops face an imminent crisis.

Checkers clears up Xtra Savings cashback confusion after woman questions rewards

Checkers clears up Xtra Savings cashback confusion after woman questions rewards

People

a month ago

A South African woman questioned the Checkers Xtra Savings card's lack of cashback, igniting debate over its loyalty programme compared to competitors.

"She's always smiling": BI Phakathi gives huge tip to a vendor struggling to sell boerewors rolls

"She's always smiling": BI Phakathi gives huge tip to a vendor struggling to sell boerewors rolls

People

a month ago

Philanthropist BI Phakathi visits Natasha, a Brakpan boerewors roll vendor, surprising her with a generous cash gift, showcasing her hard work and humility.

"Tell me more": Woman reveals most affordable Asian country for South Africans, Mzansi wowed

"Tell me more": Woman reveals most affordable Asian country for South Africans, Mzansi wowed

People

a month ago

A South African creator highlights Vietnam's affordability, revealing five-star hotels from R800 and street food for R20, prompting travel excitement among viewers.

Bongiwe Mati