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

2907 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Such a beautiful bond": Police officer confronts daughter after finding no cold drink, SA amused

Family and Relationships

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"I love your comebacks": Woman addresses a question about her son's dark skin, SA in stitches

People

a month ago

"Let's do the same": Ga-Rankuwa residents voluntarily clean their township due to unemployment

People

a month ago

"Children have feelings too": Zuluboy pleads with parents to be patient with their kids, SA moved

People

a month ago

"He's a graduate": Varsity student who attended lectures with baby shows how grown he is, SA wowed

People

a month ago

"We have to start somewhere": Pieter Kriel calls the SA protests misdirected frustration, SA divided

People

a month ago

SABC warns of legal consequences and fines for TV Licence payment non-compliance

People

a month ago

The SABC has reminded South Africans that ignoring television licence renewals carries severe legal penalties, including accumulating fines and jail time.

"100% correct": Nigerian man advises African countries to learn from SA's solidarity during protests

People

a month ago

A video shared by TikTok user @1millionhopee praising the powerful solidarity of South African protesters has sparked a deep discussion about political unity.

"Excellent achievement, boys": Kearsney College shine with 100% subject results, SA impressed

People

a month ago

Prestigious school Kearsney College celebrated its Grade 8 to 11 learners who achieved a remarkable 100% in specific subjects during their June examinations.

"Stay here forever": Canadian woman shares honest review of South Africa after 8 months, SA moved

People

a month ago

Canadian expat Sommer Day shared the biggest lifestyle shocks she experienced after moving to South Africa, from freezing indoor winters to expensive snacks.

"This is inhumane": KZN community evacuates foreign nationals hidden in the neighbourhood, SA moved

People

a month ago

Tensions rose in KZN as residents confronted hidden foreign nationals, igniting debates on community safety, humanitarian standards, and undocumented migration.

"You're right": Zimbabwean woman praises citizens for cancelling Mafikizolo's show, SA debates

People

a month ago

A Zimbabwean woman's call for national pride resonates as fans boycott Mafikizolo at Harare Music Festival, igniting discussions on economic unity and self-reliance.

"Not all jobs are worth keeping": Man advises against quitting after 3K job rejections, SA divided

People

a month ago

A content creator sparked an intense discussion on employment survival after revealing his gruelling experience of applying for 3,000 jobs without success.

"Hang in there, boet": Homesick Afrikaner H2 farmer opens up about missing South Africa, SA moved

People

a month ago

An Afrikaner farmer shares his seasonal labour journey in the US, detailing personal sacrifices and insights on navigating complex visa processes while missing home.

"Sad for charity": Centurion woman allegedly fakes death after R500k theft from charity, SA stunned

People

a month ago

Centurion bookkeeper Nadia Schult allegedly faked her death to evade scrutiny after siphoning R500,000 from a non-profit, raising calls for a cinematic adaptation.

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