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

Author's articles

"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 Shein sneaker purchase

People

2 years 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 in EC

People

2 years 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 family restaurant

People

2 years 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

People

2 years ago

"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

People

2 years ago

"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

People

2 years ago

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

People

2 years ago

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"

People

2 years ago

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"

People

2 years ago

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

People

2 years ago

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"

People

2 years ago

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"

People

2 years ago

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.

Woman upgrades her husband's drip and swag, wowing many: "You made him look younger"

Woman upgrades her husband's drip and swag, wowing many: "You made him look younger"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young wife shared a video compilation of how her husband looked when they met and how he looks now. The interracial couple now have a similar style and swag.

Student shows off cornflakes with sparkling milk made with Sodastream machine, leaving Mzansi in awe

Student shows off cornflakes with sparkling milk made with Sodastream machine, leaving Mzansi in awe

People

2 years ago

A young lad had the online community wishing the retail store selling Sodastream machines would cancel them after sharing his cereal with the sparkling milk idea.

Mzansi woman plugs others with Takealot baby and mommy essentials

Mzansi woman plugs others with Takealot baby and mommy essentials

People

2 years ago

A young woman showed off her electric double breast pump and breast milk storage kit bought at Takealot, leaving many moms grateful for the share.

Bongiwe Mati