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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

3325 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"Make sure she does this every day": Mom shares viral video of daughter playing piano, SA impressed

"Make sure she does this every day": Mom shares viral video of daughter playing piano, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a year ago

“He Wasn’t Joking”: Old Clip Siya Picking Between Rugby and Rachel Resurfaces, SA Reacts

“He Wasn’t Joking”: Old Clip Siya Picking Between Rugby and Rachel Resurfaces, SA Reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We need more people like you": High school learner buys struggling friend school shoes, SA touched

"We need more people like you": High school learner buys struggling friend school shoes, SA touched

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"They should have put something on the floor": Bride dances in mud with white dress, SA reacts

"They should have put something on the floor": Bride dances in mud with white dress, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Our people are very talented": Cape Town man does front flips in the road, SA astounded

"Our people are very talented": Cape Town man does front flips in the road, SA astounded

People

a year ago

"The roads should get ready for us": Woman drives off in kids mini car, SA inspired

"The roads should get ready for us": Woman drives off in kids mini car, SA inspired

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a woman driving off in a kid's minicar after her shopping. The video attracted a lot of love from the online community.

"Teach me your ways": Woman's glow-up goes viral, SA wants the details on how she did it

"Teach me your ways": Woman's glow-up goes viral, SA wants the details on how she did it

People

a year ago

A TikTok user impressed many ladies after sharing a before-and-after video on the video streaming platform. Mzansi peeps asked for advice while complimenting her.

"There’s a reason the video is not full": Man mounts old TV model on wall, SA puzzled

"There’s a reason the video is not full": Man mounts old TV model on wall, SA puzzled

People

a year ago

A creative guy had Mzansi peeps in stitches after posting a video advertising his TV installation services on his TikTok. Mzansi peeps made jokes about the video.

"That's someone's salary": Man left to pay R18K bill by friends after being invited, SA in disbelief

"That's someone's salary": Man left to pay R18K bill by friends after being invited, SA in disbelief

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man detailed how his friend left him to pay a bill of R18K when they invited him to come join them. The gent was with his woman who drinks hot chocolate.

"You deserve better": Woman's 16-year marriage ends as new girl posts him, SA supportive

"You deserve better": Woman's 16-year marriage ends as new girl posts him, SA supportive

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother of two shared a video post on TikTok, adding that her marriage ended after being with her husband for 16 years. SA peeps comforted her in the comments.

"Spiderman was found shaking": Crafty Cape Town man hitches a lift in style, SA in stitches

"Spiderman was found shaking": Crafty Cape Town man hitches a lift in style, SA in stitches

People

a year ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a man who took a lift at the back of a moving bus, holding on like a cartoon character to avoid falling, leaving SA entertained.

"Not the baby having the time of his life": Toodler lives it up at festival, SA entertained

"Not the baby having the time of his life": Toodler lives it up at festival, SA entertained

People

a year ago

A lady shared a video of a toddler attending a famous festival in Joburg. The toddler jammed as he listened to the sounds of music being played by the DJ.

"It's better to be single" Excited groom's dance moves leave SA conflicted

"It's better to be single" Excited groom's dance moves leave SA conflicted

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A video of a couple entering their reception after getting married had the online community talking. SA peeps shared their disappointment in the comment section.

"This is so beautiful": Strangers throw a graduation celebration for lady with no friends, SA moved

"This is so beautiful": Strangers throw a graduation celebration for lady with no friends, SA moved

People

a year ago

A young lady shared a TikTok video updating her followers on her graduation celebration party, which was hosted by social media users she did not know.

Bongiwe Mati