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 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

1435 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

People

3 months ago

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

People

3 months ago

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

A local content creator unboxed a pap-making electric gadget. The influencer also showed how easy it was to use it, impressing many social media users.

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

A funny man said he wasn't at the airport with the 49 Afrikaners whose refugee status was approved because of his arm, adding that they wanted hard-working people.

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

People

3 months ago

An Afrikaans-speaking lady had Mzansi vibing and dancing in full Venda traditional attire on TikTok. Her confidence and cultural respect sparked major love online.

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site, Witkruis Monument, SA divides

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site, Witkruis Monument, SA divides

People

3 months ago

Elon Musk shared a video of white crosses said to mark the graves of farmers who were brutally killed, as part of racial attacks by black people against Afrikaners.

"Grannies deserve to live forever": Gogo helps teaching student with timekeeping for work, SA moved

"Grannies deserve to live forever": Gogo helps teaching student with timekeeping for work, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A loving gogo was filmed carrying her granddaughter's bags, walking up a hill, to ensure she wasn't late for practicals. The gesture touched online users.

"You're making me proud": American man fascinated by the Gateway Mall in Durban, SA moved

"You're making me proud": American man fascinated by the Gateway Mall in Durban, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A US TikTokker exploring Gateway Mall in Durban shared a video of the stunning views and massive layout while enduring the city's warmth, and SA saluted him.

"Did you travel to 2085?": Funny woman delivers history lesson on the Great Tsek of 2025, SA amused

"Did you travel to 2085?": Funny woman delivers history lesson on the Great Tsek of 2025, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A funny TikTok video shows a woman pretending to teach a 2085 class about the "Great Tsek," referring to the relocation of 49 Afrikaner farmers to the US.

"Those kids are safe with her": Teacher recognises all her learners by voice, SA impressed

"Those kids are safe with her": Teacher recognises all her learners by voice, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

A teacher took part in a viral name-identifying challenge, calling out each of her learners' names without looking at them. Her clip warmed many hearts online.

"I need your calmness": Girlfriend stays calm as boyfriend hugs another woman behind her, SA stunned

"I need your calmness": Girlfriend stays calm as boyfriend hugs another woman behind her, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A woman recorded herself at Rands in Cape Town and caught her boyfriend hugging another woman three times. Social media loved how calm and classy she stayed.

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