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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

3324 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"South Africans aren't scared of anything": Woman spots a Hippo in St Lucia, leaving SA stunned

"South Africans aren't scared of anything": Woman spots a Hippo in St Lucia, leaving SA stunned

People

a year ago

"How did you even do it?": Woman surprises family with pink pap, leaving SA in stitches

"How did you even do it?": Woman surprises family with pink pap, leaving SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"The future is bright": Toddler mechanic works on his mini car, SA in stitches

"The future is bright": Toddler mechanic works on his mini car, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"It's giving Doja Cat vibes": Woman shows own version of Balenciaga R7K towel skirt entertaining SA

"It's giving Doja Cat vibes": Woman shows own version of Balenciaga R7K towel skirt entertaining SA

People

a year ago

"He doesn't look too happy": SA unimpressed with woman surprising husband staying in different province

"He doesn't look too happy": SA unimpressed with woman surprising husband staying in different province

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"You're the best mama": Cashier touches the hearts of Mzansi after going to work with baby

"You're the best mama": Cashier touches the hearts of Mzansi after going to work with baby

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"He deserves an award": Mkhulu carries grandchild on his back, SA touched by gesture

"He deserves an award": Mkhulu carries grandchild on his back, SA touched by gesture

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a man walking in a street in the township carrying a child on his back warmed the hearts of many social media users after it was shared on TikTok.

"That is why the world is becoming poor": Man practices ubungoma in America with natives, SA baffled

"That is why the world is becoming poor": Man practices ubungoma in America with natives, SA baffled

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a journey with American traditional healers in the US. Many social media users w asked him question about the practice.

"Hustlers are never embarrassed": Woman collects empty cans at groove

"Hustlers are never embarrassed": Woman collects empty cans at groove

People

a year ago

A woman shared a video of herself collecting cans of empty beverages at a groove while having fun with her friend, earning respect on social media.

"She is stronger than most of us": SA shows love to high school learner fumbling oral presentation

"She is stronger than most of us": SA shows love to high school learner fumbling oral presentation

People

a year ago

A video of a high school learner unable to pronounce words due to her nervousness touched the online community. SA peeps praised her in the comment section.

"This what you call a Rainbow Nation": Nanny teaches toddler how to eat chicken feet, SA entertained

"This what you call a Rainbow Nation": Nanny teaches toddler how to eat chicken feet, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A domestic worker who looks after toddlers shared a video on TikTok of her and her boss's young son. The lady was teaching him how to eat chicken feet.

"We will miss you, Dingo": Snake rescuer dies after a green mamba bite, SA heartbroken

"We will miss you, Dingo": Snake rescuer dies after a green mamba bite, SA heartbroken

People

a year ago

A snake rescue page announced the death of a snake-loving guy named Dingo, who died after a green mamba bit him. SA peeps expressed their shock at the news.

"Teachers are too cool now": New generation educators have fun at the office, SA amused

"Teachers are too cool now": New generation educators have fun at the office, SA amused

People

a year ago

A video of a group of teachers standing on top of chairs and cupboards at the school left the online community rolling on the floor with laughter.

"You know how to make us cry": Teacher helps after seeing pupils' living conditions, SA moved

"You know how to make us cry": Teacher helps after seeing pupils' living conditions, SA moved

People

a year ago

A TikTok user went to drop off food parcels at the homes of his learners and felt heartbroken when he saw their living conditions. SA peeps were touched.

"Now this is pleasing to see": University student buys groceries for people in need, SA moved

"Now this is pleasing to see": University student buys groceries for people in need, SA moved

People

a year ago

A lady from Nigeria studying in SA motivated other TikTok users after sharing a video of herself buying and handing out bags full of food to people in need.

Bongiwe Mati