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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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"You're not the only one": Mzansi peeps console young student drowning in TGF clothing account debt

"You're not the only one": Mzansi peeps console young student drowning in TGF clothing account debt

People

2 years ago

"This man married a selfless woman": SA moved as dad and stepmom buy son brand-new car valued over R400K

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Teaching is a calling": Mzansi inspired as a teacher prepares healthy snack for school learners

"Teaching is a calling": Mzansi inspired as a teacher prepares healthy snack for school learners

People

2 years ago

"A win is a win, queen": SA peeps uplift babe after buying bed with no money for bedding

"A win is a win, queen": SA peeps uplift babe after buying bed with no money for bedding

People

2 years ago

"My favourite soldier": Gorgeous hun leaves many inspired to join the army

"My favourite soldier": Gorgeous hun leaves many inspired to join the army

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

"You all are here making us cry": SA peeps motivated by a hun after buying a house and renovating it

"You all are here making us cry": SA peeps motivated by a hun after buying a house and renovating it

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Gorgeous hun receives the proposal of her dreams: Mzansi unimpressed

Gorgeous hun receives the proposal of her dreams: Mzansi unimpressed

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman posted a video of her proposal on TikTok. The video received mixed reviews, as some users congratulated her while others commented on her hands.

"May your cup overflow": Young gent receives love after pulling R200 birthday surprise for mom

"May your cup overflow": Young gent receives love after pulling R200 birthday surprise for mom

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video showing a guy preparing a for his mom bought on his last money left the online community moved. Social media users sent a lot of loving ,messages.

"The language sounds good": Fake Mandarin prank cracks netizens up

"The language sounds good": Fake Mandarin prank cracks netizens up

People

2 years ago

A group of okes pulled a prank on unsuspecting locals at a taxi rank pretending to speak a language similar to Mandarin. The online community were pleased.

"The meaning of relocation": Mzansi peeps amused by men carrying a shack

"The meaning of relocation": Mzansi peeps amused by men carrying a shack

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of six men moving an unstable shack had the online community sharing funny comments. Netizens expressed their shock after seeing the video.

"Not on Sportscene salary": SA peeps doubt a lady after showing things bought with her salary

"Not on Sportscene salary": SA peeps doubt a lady after showing things bought with her salary

People

2 years ago

A retail worker divided social media users after sharing what she achieved with her salary. Some people rooted for her, while others had questions.

"I will protect you": A toddler promises her newborn brother while holding him for the first time

"I will protect you": A toddler promises her newborn brother while holding him for the first time

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A video of a 3-year-old girl spending time with the newest addition to her family touched many people after she promised him love and protection.

"His loss indeed": Netizens reassure a hun after she was dumped for being ugly during her pregnancy

"His loss indeed": Netizens reassure a hun after she was dumped for being ugly during her pregnancy

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A pretty hun received love from the online community after sharing her break-up story on TikTok. Many people reminded her that her ex was the loser and not her.

"Connie Ferguson, is that you?": Mzansi peeps amp up a lady after a makeover

"Connie Ferguson, is that you?": Mzansi peeps amp up a lady after a makeover

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A makeup artist transformed her mom on her birthday, receiving compliments from netizens. Social media users also noted how young the mom looked as she slayed.

"One car calls for others": SA peeps motivate young hun after buying an old whip

"One car calls for others": SA peeps motivate young hun after buying an old whip

People

2 years ago

An Eastern Cape based lady got many social media users rallying behind her after negative comments eruptef over the purchase of her first car Netizens.

Bongiwe Mati