Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

2547 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"There's power in unity": Zulus receive a warm welcome in East London amid Nigerian coronation drama

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"This is beautiful": Becoming Mrs Ashmore, Botswana culture on display in traditional wedding video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Blessings to you and the family": Sihle Dambuza's traditional thanksgiving ceremony impresses SA

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Don't let taxi drivers see you": E-hailing wheelbarrow goes viral as locals react to fuel hike

People

2 months ago

"Her love is deep": Xhosa woman defends the coronation of the Nigerian king, SA divided

People

2 months ago

"You are awesome": Woman shows 1-year body transformation from cutting sugar, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

"This cop has bigger dreams": Video of traffic officer allegedly refusing R10k bribe has SA debating

People

2 months ago

A viral video showed an RTMC traffic officer counting a stack of cash after allegedly refusing a R10,000 bribe from a suspect caught with R800,000 cannabis.

"He is never there": SA astonished by the price of living next door to the president in Cape Town

People

2 months ago

A man shared a video showing two properties belonging to President Cyril Ramaphosa in Camps Bay and a R100 million plot of land on sale next to him.

"Son of the soil": Mlungu proves he's a true Zimbabwean with viral traditional dance moves, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

A human rights activist shared a clip of himself dancing and noted that he was challenging those who claim that he was not Zimbabwean because of his skin colour.

"Proud of you ladies": Parents show off their stamina during school race, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A viral TikTok video of mothers sprinting in dresses and jeans during a school race sparked a massive online debate and left social media users impressed.

"We must donate tiles": Teacher goes beyond the call of duty and gives classroom an amazing makeover

People

2 months ago

A Grade 10 teacher from KwaZulu-Natal shared a video of her classroom renovation project, which she financed with her own money, impressing many viewers.

"Your whole list is immaculate": Woman showcases her favourite Chinese cars, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

A Johannesburg car enthusiast's viral list of the top five Chinese SUVs, including Omoda and Jetour, sparked a massive online debate about the market dominance.

"We will learn 3 languages": Zuluboy advises 'maparents' to know multiple languages, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A video of Zuluboy bragging about his multilingual teacher and advising 'maparents' to learn at least three languages left social media users in stitches.

"The glowup is insane": 2026 matric dance before and after shape shifting, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A group of four friends were filmed in their school uniform, before the clip transitioned to show them looking pretty in their gorgeous matric dance gowns.

"50% should be paid back": R57k drilling for borehole water ends in tears, SA astonished

People

2 months ago

A local woman shared a TikTok video showing a R52,280 receipt for a borehole installation that could not materialise due to no water at 150 meters.

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