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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

3331 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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Mzansi man pulls off an eye contact prank, cracking up netizens

Mzansi man pulls off an eye contact prank, cracking up netizens

People

2 years ago

Daughter shares 49-year-old father's moment he was sworn in as an attorney: Mzansi inspired

Daughter shares 49-year-old father's moment he was sworn in as an attorney: Mzansi inspired

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Farmer boyfriend surprises girlfriend with a bouquet of spinach, Mzansi loves it: "Edible flowers"

Farmer boyfriend surprises girlfriend with a bouquet of spinach, Mzansi loves it: "Edible flowers"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi hun asks a guy's contact number while driving, inspiring many: "I'm definitely doing this"

Mzansi hun asks a guy's contact number while driving, inspiring many: "I'm definitely doing this"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"I finished it in 23 minutes": Woolworths Tiramisu cake proves to be a hit among Mzansi peeps

"I finished it in 23 minutes": Woolworths Tiramisu cake proves to be a hit among Mzansi peeps

People

2 years ago

Gogo and toddler eat pap and spinach together, Mzansi loves the moment: "He eats where his heart is"

Gogo and toddler eat pap and spinach together, Mzansi loves the moment: "He eats where his heart is"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Your dad is so cool": Mzansi dad warms many hearts after showing his daughter love at school

"Your dad is so cool": Mzansi dad warms many hearts after showing his daughter love at school

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A father fetched his daughter from school in a cute way. The dad shouted his love loudly, leaving many social media users amused. Others wished for a fun dad.

"I bring a degree on the table": Woman gets mixed reactions after spicing up a TikTok challenge

"I bring a degree on the table": Woman gets mixed reactions after spicing up a TikTok challenge

People

2 years ago

A Mzansi babe got many people talking after participating in a popular TikTok challenge. The woman flexed her degree, leaving some social media users amused.

"Someone shot a whole music video": Woman's gorgeous house trends on social media

"Someone shot a whole music video": Woman's gorgeous house trends on social media

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user shared a video detailing that content creators often take videos of her house. Many social media users replied with similar stories.

"The only Ben 10 I'll take": SA women gush over rising rugby star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

"The only Ben 10 I'll take": SA women gush over rising rugby star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu

People

2 years ago

A rugby-loving TikTok content creator shared a video compilation of the young Springbok player from Cape Town, receiving many comments from his female fans.

"This is low-key fire": Mzansi peeps in stitches after discovering a chutney sauce pyjama set

"This is low-key fire": Mzansi peeps in stitches after discovering a chutney sauce pyjama set

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user shot a video of a set of pyjamas at a clothing store and shared it on her platform. The video got social media users asking where the store was.

Mzansi lady drops out of university and returns to high school, SA proud: "Keep fighting"

Mzansi lady drops out of university and returns to high school, SA proud: "Keep fighting"

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user had Mzansi moved after sharing her story about returning to high school to upgrade her marks and qualify for a dental surgery course.

"Dreams have a meaning": Varsty student details how she discovered her second pregnancy

"Dreams have a meaning": Varsty student details how she discovered her second pregnancy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok user shared how she got her sister emotional after hiding her second pregnancy from her for nine months while doing her first year at university.

Call Center Agent salary astonishes Mzansi: "Must be a manager"

Call Center Agent salary astonishes Mzansi: "Must be a manager"

People

2 years ago

A content creator reviewed a payslip of an inbound call centre agent earning R33K. The online community working in the field quickly shared their high earnings.

"This spray did me dirty": Beauty content creator displeased with glittering setting spray

"This spray did me dirty": Beauty content creator displeased with glittering setting spray

People

2 years ago

A TitTok user shared disappointment after a product bought from Mr Price did not fulfil its glowing promise. Social media users shared personal experiences.

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