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

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"Can you not wake me up late again": Little brother writes 2 cute letters to his sister

"Can you not wake me up late again": Little brother writes 2 cute letters to his sister

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"I'd run out crying": Mzansi in stitches after young learner mistakenly swears during a presentation

"I'd run out crying": Mzansi in stitches after young learner mistakenly swears during a presentation

People

2 years ago

"The cornflakes are not giving": SA peeps conflicted after seeing items in man's R250 grocery haul

"The cornflakes are not giving": SA peeps conflicted after seeing items in man's R250 grocery haul

People

2 years ago

"Keep showing up": Mzansi motivates young hun after experiencing post-exercise pain

"Keep showing up": Mzansi motivates young hun after experiencing post-exercise pain

People

2 years ago

"Now imagine having twins": Mzansi in stitches as lady calls mom for her baby's diaper malfunction

"Now imagine having twins": Mzansi in stitches as lady calls mom for her baby's diaper malfunction

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mzansi lady spots a snake inside the house while sitting with baby, Mzansi calms her

Mzansi lady spots a snake inside the house while sitting with baby, Mzansi calms her

People

2 years ago

"We learn every day": Mzansi woman applauded for neat and easy curtain hanging plug

"We learn every day": Mzansi woman applauded for neat and easy curtain hanging plug

People

2 years ago

A content creator shared an easy method for hanging curtains that received many compliments from grateful social media users, all without using curtain hooks.

"You guys are amazing": TikTok content creators praised for gifting fast food workers with meals

"You guys are amazing": TikTok content creators praised for gifting fast food workers with meals

People

2 years ago

A TikTok content creator duo surprised two restaurant employees from different shops with meals of their choice. The employees had no clue the food was theirs.

Mzansi performer takes over the streets of Jozi in true Michael Jackson style

Mzansi performer takes over the streets of Jozi in true Michael Jackson style

People

2 years ago

A Michael Jackson fan and imitator received tons of compliments from social media users after a video of him dancing on a street corner in Joburg surfaced.

"Should release an album": UFC title holder Dricus du Plessis' voice on 'The Masked Singer SA' wins him fans

"Should release an album": UFC title holder Dricus du Plessis' voice on 'The Masked Singer SA' wins him fans

People

2 years ago

UFC title holder Dricus du Plessis impressed fans with his voice after American podcaster Nina Drama shared a clip of his performance on 'The Masked Singer SA'.

"God please protect him": Woman starts praying for speedy driver who nearly caused an accident

"God please protect him": Woman starts praying for speedy driver who nearly caused an accident

People

2 years ago

A lady reacted with a prayer after witnessing a careless driver nearly bumping into other cars. The hun was driving with her partner when the incident occurred.

Mzansi man walks around the mall singing Kelly Rowland's song, Mzansi jokes: "Kelly was found shaking"

Mzansi man walks around the mall singing Kelly Rowland's song, Mzansi jokes: "Kelly was found shaking"

People

2 years ago

A TikTok content creator left many social media users amused after singing American singer Kelly Rowland's popular song, 'Motivation', at a shopping mall.

"Do not post your lecturers": TikTok user gives a stern warning after UJ student got suspended

"Do not post your lecturers": TikTok user gives a stern warning after UJ student got suspended

People

2 years ago

A content creator advised TikTok users not to post their lecturers on social media after seeing a sobbing student suspended for posting a video of their lecturer.

Young teacher seeks other ways to earn multiple streams of income to add to salary

Young teacher seeks other ways to earn multiple streams of income to add to salary

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young teacher went looking for a side hustle to boost her salary. Many TikTok users advised different options, with some asking her to move abroad for better pay.

"That actually looks beautiful": Australian sees and tastes SA biltong for the first time

"That actually looks beautiful": Australian sees and tastes SA biltong for the first time

People

2 years ago

An Australian TikTok user whose content is trying new things each day attracted lots of love from South Africans who recommended more local foods for him to try.

Bongiwe Mati