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 an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

424 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

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 youn...

2 months ago

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, l...

2 months ago

Mzansi woman plugs others with Takealot baby and mommy essentials

Mzansi woman plugs others with Takealot baby and mommy essentials

2 months ago

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

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

2 months 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: Mzan...

2 months 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...

2 months 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"

A woman shared a video on TikTok that almost had the online community believing she wanted a gent's contact details. It turns out she and the man are an item.

"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

A local babe had many social media users drooling over her Tiramisu cake, which she had bought at a local upmarket store. Netizens expressed how addictive it was.

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"

A video of a cute moment between Logan and his gogo was shared by his dad, leaving netizens touched. Social media users shared similar stories in the comments.

"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

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

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

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

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

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"

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.

Bongiwe Mati