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

424 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"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 c...

2 months ago

"Wow, what an inspiration": Mzansi peeps rejoice as 75-year-old woman graduates with Master's degree

"Wow, what an inspiration": Mzansi peeps rejoice as 75-year-old woman graduates...

2 months ago

"South Africa is just a vibe": Video of petrol attendants dancing with two ladies warms many hearts

"South Africa is just a vibe": Video of petrol attendants dancing with two ladie...

2 months ago

"Walk fast, we won't notice": Mzansi peeps tease a babe after sharing a bad Shein sneaker purchase

"Walk fast, we won't notice": Mzansi peeps tease a babe after sharing a bad Shei...

2 months ago

"Occupants are so chilled": SA peeps in awe as old couple drive unroadworthy car in EC

"Occupants are so chilled": SA peeps in awe as old couple drive unroadworthy car...

2 months ago

"Boredom is a choice in SA": SA peeps wowed by cartoon characters dancing at family restaurant

"Boredom is a choice in SA": SA peeps wowed by cartoon characters dancing at fam...

2 months ago

"Pep never lets you down": SA peeps rejoice after lady plugs them with affordable Stanley Cup dupes

"Pep never lets you down": SA peeps rejoice after lady plugs them with affordable Stanley Cup dupes

A woman shared a video of two cups from Pep stores, similar to the popular American brand, that keep cold and hot beverages at the same temperature for a long time.

"Teaching needs patience": SA educator and Chinese kid thank you lesson leaves many entertained

"Teaching needs patience": SA educator and Chinese kid thank you lesson leaves many entertained

A young teacher based in China had the online community in stitches after sharing a viral video of herself teaching a learner to be thankful in English.

"SPCA would know him same day": Mzansi shares amusement after dog shreds money into pieces

"SPCA would know him same day": Mzansi shares amusement after dog shreds money into pieces

A TikTok user shared a video showing the R250 that his puppy messed with. After seeing the dog, social media users defended it, while others laughed it off.

SA hun shares her Shoprite grocery haul costing under R600 using a method she created

SA hun shares her Shoprite grocery haul costing under R600 using a method she created

A young lady posted a video of her TikTok buying groceries worth R585. Social media took to the comment section to share that she has helped them learn how to shop.

Woman speeds in a Lamborghini, leaving Mzansi amazed: "This one can definitely drive a gusheshe"

Woman speeds in a Lamborghini, leaving Mzansi amazed: "This one can definitely drive a gusheshe"

A social media page shared a video of a lady speeding in an expensive car with a passenger on the side, leaving netizens wishing to trade places with her.

Mzansi babe shows a broken tooth caused by energy drinks, Mzansi peeps in doubt: "Tell us the truth"

Mzansi babe shows a broken tooth caused by energy drinks, Mzansi peeps in doubt: "Tell us the truth"

A TikTok user had the online community asking for more details after posting a video of her broken tooth. She claimed the cause was energy drinks.

"Didn't you mistakenly add a zero?": Permanent dreadlocks worth R4.5K leave Mzansi divided

"Didn't you mistakenly add a zero?": Permanent dreadlocks worth R4.5K leave Mzansi divided

A Joburg lady posted a video of herself installing artificial dreadlocks on a client and shared the price. Many social media users loved the hairstyle.

Woman shares Sprite and tea homemade refreshment drink, scoring more ideas: "Add some fresh fruit"

Woman shares Sprite and tea homemade refreshment drink, scoring more ideas: "Add some fresh fruit"

A content creator shared a video making tea using Sprite cool drink. The video received a lot of positive feedback from social media users who promised to try it.

SA babe receives advice after a failed cooking attempt: "YouTube, and just follow as they go"

SA babe receives advice after a failed cooking attempt: "YouTube, and just follow as they go"

A TikTok video of a young woman's failed attempt at cooking vegetables amused the online community. Social media users advised her to watch videos online.

Bongiwe Mati