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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

3330 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"More blessings to you": Woman surprises dad with tyers, SA emotional

"More blessings to you": Woman surprises dad with tyers, SA emotional

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Shein knows how to make us look good": SA huns approve of the gorgeous R30 stick-on nail plug

"Shein knows how to make us look good": SA huns approve of the gorgeous R30 stick-on nail plug

People

2 years ago

Woman leaves salon in tears after bad wig installation; SA in shock: "Did you get a refund?

Woman leaves salon in tears after bad wig installation; SA in shock: "Did you get a refund?

People

2 years ago

Financially struggling couple celebrate toddler's birthday with a loaf of bread: Netizens moved

Financially struggling couple celebrate toddler's birthday with a loaf of bread: Netizens moved

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Tyla's album promo impresses fans: "What a creative way to celebrate"

Tyla's album promo impresses fans: "What a creative way to celebrate"

Celebrities

2 years ago

K.O to celebrate his solo debut album's 10th anniversary

K.O to celebrate his solo debut album's 10th anniversary

Celebrities

2 years ago

"Two can play that game": Man says every guy needs wife and 2 side chicks, SA irked

"Two can play that game": Man says every guy needs wife and 2 side chicks, SA irked

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok users left the online community bothered after sharing a post saying men need more than one woman in their lives. Mzansi ladies shared their disapproval.

"The walk of a rich auntie": Woman brags about fully paid house and money

"The walk of a rich auntie": Woman brags about fully paid house and money

People

2 years ago

A lady working as a Forever Living product marketer flaunted her assets and a dress she bought from an online store. SA peeps were left entertained.

"She was so young": Woman spends late sister's birthday at her grave, SA touched

"She was so young": Woman spends late sister's birthday at her grave, SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A hun had the Mzansi community sharing stories of how they celebrate their late sibling's birthdays after she posted a TikTok video celebrating hers.

"Thought she bought it for you": SA hun shares a confusing caption celebrating big sister's car

"Thought she bought it for you": SA hun shares a confusing caption celebrating big sister's car

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lady celebrated her big sister's new VW car purchase by sharing a video caption and a post that suggests different things. SA peeps congratulated her.

"Football age": Man with receding hairline's age questioned

"Football age": Man with receding hairline's age questioned

People

2 years ago

A young man shared a video showing off how his hair looks as he's starting to get bald. Social media users took to the comment section to joke about his age.

"Sisterhood is proud": Man shows results of giving love a chance, SA huns tease

"Sisterhood is proud": Man shows results of giving love a chance, SA huns tease

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man shared a video showing him at the hospital after suffering from giving love a try. Social media users showed no sympathy as they celebrated the man's misery.

Loyiso Bala and more celebs pay respects to late Pastor Ray: "My heart aches"

Loyiso Bala and more celebs pay respects to late Pastor Ray: "My heart aches"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mzansi celebrities pay their respects to the Rhema Church founder Pastor Ray after his passing in his Johannesburg home. Pastor Pushy also shared a post and more.

"Ate and left no crumbs": Woman flexes dad's kitchen renovation, SA wowed

"Ate and left no crumbs": Woman flexes dad's kitchen renovation, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lady shared a TikTok video flexing her daddy's stunning kitchen cupboards he made. The online community was impressed and asked her to create a page for him.

"Someone's mother-in-law": Woman picks up wheelbarrow with her mouth, SA in awe

"Someone's mother-in-law": Woman picks up wheelbarrow with her mouth, SA in awe

People

2 years ago

A woman had Mzansi peeps worried about her teeth after a video of her carrying a wheelbarrow with teeth was shared on a funny content TikTok account.

Bongiwe Mati