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 an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

423 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"Smooth moves": Uncle and daughter TikTok dance choreography impresses Mzansi

"Smooth moves": Uncle and daughter TikTok dance choreography impresses Mzansi

2 months ago

"Power of the heels": Two women doing a Zulu-inspired dance choreography in heels left Mzansi in awe

"Power of the heels": Two women doing a Zulu-inspired dance choreography in heel...

2 months ago

"A mother's answered prayer": Siblings graduate as doctors from UKZN the same day

"A mother's answered prayer": Siblings graduate as doctors from UKZN the same da...

2 months ago

"She'll still use the old ones": SA jokes after a babe buys a beautiful set of pots for her mom

"She'll still use the old ones": SA jokes after a babe buys a beautiful set of p...

2 months ago

"You’re the plug for Eastern Cape travel": Woman unveils hidden gem near Port Alfred, SA loves it

"You’re the plug for Eastern Cape travel": Woman unveils hidden gem near Port Al...

2 months ago

"Great idea": SA praises woman who wears sangoma attire to avoid being mugged

"Great idea": SA praises woman who wears sangoma attire to avoid being mugged

2 months ago

"You're a saint": Video of a woman who hides money in baby products at a store earns her global praise

"You're a saint": Video of a woman who hides money in baby products at a store earns her global praise

A babe amazed the global online community with her kindness and humility after she pocketed cash on baby items for moms with babies who will buy them.

"Forgive him at your own risk": Mzansi warns a woman whose husband cheated and impregnated a helper

"Forgive him at your own risk": Mzansi warns a woman whose husband cheated and impregnated a helper

A lady got social media users comforting her after she ended a 15-year-old relationship when she discovered that her husband and her helper had a newborn baby.

"They fixed something that wasn't broken": iOS 18 has SA peeps frustrated over disorganised photos

"They fixed something that wasn't broken": iOS 18 has SA peeps frustrated over disorganised photos

A TikTok content creator had many people advising him to get his photos back in order after the new iPhone update disorganised his picture gallery.

"The things we usually see in movies": SA Snow has local babe's home turned into a Winter Wonderland

"The things we usually see in movies": SA Snow has local babe's home turned into a Winter Wonderland

A young lady received many compliments from the online community after sharing a video of her home filled with thick snow. Other people advised on activities to do.

"Why is it not coming for you?": Viral video of a man feeding a lion leaves SA peeps in disbelief

"Why is it not coming for you?": Viral video of a man feeding a lion leaves SA peeps in disbelief

A video of a lion in the snowy part of Free State left the online community worried about their safety. Social media users commented on the lion's beauty.

"Kanye West and wife were found shaking": St. Joseph student's MD outfits leave netizens divided

"Kanye West and wife were found shaking": St. Joseph student's MD outfits leave netizens divided

A TikTok video of a grade 12 couple's farewell outfits confused the online community about their theme. Social media users shared their views on the feed.

"Another reminder that God is an artist": Tall buff hunk in Jozi streets leaves Mzansi huns charmed

"Another reminder that God is an artist": Tall buff hunk in Jozi streets leaves Mzansi huns charmed

A tall, dark, and handsome gent from Kenya shared a TikTok video of himself in Jozi, and the online community rushed to shower him with compliments.

"DUT better step up": UKZN Cheerleaders has huns wishing to join at their universities

"DUT better step up": UKZN Cheerleaders has huns wishing to join at their universities

A university cheerleading team received many compliments for their well-synchronised routine. Social media users who exited varsity wished to go back.

"Whatever you're going through shall pass": Music-loving hun's singing gesture confuses peeps

"Whatever you're going through shall pass": Music-loving hun's singing gesture confuses peeps

A video of a babe making gestures while singing a local song got many people confused by what she was going through. Some complimented her on her looks,

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