Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3331 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"Value Dololo": Mzansi reacts to stunning kasi houses

"Value Dololo": Mzansi reacts to stunning kasi houses

People

2 years ago

"Try saving next year and pay once off," SA advises mom paying R3K for day-care on R5K salary

"Try saving next year and pay once off," SA advises mom paying R3K for day-care on R5K salary

People

2 years ago

Jackie Phamotse explains support for Chris Brown's concert, "He's not a risk in terms of abusing women"

Jackie Phamotse explains support for Chris Brown's concert, "He's not a risk in terms of abusing women"

Entertainment

2 years ago

Gogo Maweni speaks money matters: "At some point, I had R10 million in my account"

Gogo Maweni speaks money matters: "At some point, I had R10 million in my account"

Celebrities

2 years ago

"Your genes are strong": Woman shows off adorable bundle of joy after giving Pakistan guy a chance

"Your genes are strong": Woman shows off adorable bundle of joy after giving Pakistan guy a chance

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of lady singing Chris Brown's Don't Judge Me has Mzansi lol

TikTok video of lady singing Chris Brown's Don't Judge Me has Mzansi lol

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user left the online community in stitches after sharing a TikTok song by Chris Brown. The hilarious remix got SA peeps unsure if the artist should come.

Pretoria mom, thanks God after baby was born at 7 months with Edwards Syndrome

Pretoria mom, thanks God after baby was born at 7 months with Edwards Syndrome

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother of three had the online community touched after sharing her baby's journey since birth. The baby suffers from a severe condition that affects growth.

Colour-themed picnic has SA roasting team blue for only bringing Salt and Vinegar chips

Colour-themed picnic has SA roasting team blue for only bringing Salt and Vinegar chips

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A family hosted a colour-themed picnic where different houses had to bring various snacks to combine and share. Social media users picked sides.

Man asks future wife to dress modestly, SA huns respond: "As long as you buy"

Man asks future wife to dress modestly, SA huns respond: "As long as you buy"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A gentleman who listed items he wished his future wife would not wear attracted many comments from women. Mzansi huns promised to oblige if there was money.

Goat spotted wearing traditional Zulu clothes, SA amused: "Limpopo is a whole country"

Goat spotted wearing traditional Zulu clothes, SA amused: "Limpopo is a whole country"

People

2 years ago

A lady uploaded a video clip of a goat dressed in a skirt and top at a celebration. Social media users shared their amusement in the comment section.

"She speaks English in Afrikaans": Woman selling camo clothes has SA lol with her dialogue

"She speaks English in Afrikaans": Woman selling camo clothes has SA lol with her dialogue

People

2 years ago

A local lady living in Johannesburg amused the online community after a cute video of her marketing wild adventure clothes was shared by a clothing store.

Woman shares grandma's life hack that fails to impress: "Just when you thought you'd seen it all"

Woman shares grandma's life hack that fails to impress: "Just when you thought you'd seen it all"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A US woman left social media users unimpressed after sharing a butter on a deodorant container hack. Social media users also noticed shoes in her freezer.

Couple sell everything they own, live full-time on cruise ship

Couple sell everything they own, live full-time on cruise ship

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An American couple quit their jobs and rented their home to live a life of sailing on a boat cruise. The couple wanted to see the world while in their prime years.

City makoti tells hubby she's pregnant in sweet clip, SA excited: "We are pregnant as a country"

City makoti tells hubby she's pregnant in sweet clip, SA excited: "We are pregnant as a country"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young Mzansi couple shared their pregnancy news on their TikTok page, leaving many social media users touched. SA peeps congratulated the couple.

Bongiwe Mati