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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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US woman asked to change outfit by recruiter before rescheduling her interview

US woman asked to change outfit by recruiter before rescheduling her interview

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

"Berlingerhaus pots are the Beyoncé of pots": Woman brags about new purchase

"Berlingerhaus pots are the Beyoncé of pots": Woman brags about new purchase

People

2 years ago

SA baddie plugs TikTok users with gorgeous dresses from a local reasonably priced retailer

SA baddie plugs TikTok users with gorgeous dresses from a local reasonably priced retailer

People

2 years ago

Dad aces TikTok dress-up challenge: "How did you convince him to do it?"

Dad aces TikTok dress-up challenge: "How did you convince him to do it?"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"We're on the same path": Mzansi consoles working hun doing her degree after failing an assignment

"We're on the same path": Mzansi consoles working hun doing her degree after failing an assignment

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Hun with diploma shows what she studied versus current job, SA motivates: "Keep going, my sister"

Hun with diploma shows what she studied versus current job, SA motivates: "Keep going, my sister"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Grade 6 learners bring light to the classroom: "We are the future Eskom"

Grade 6 learners bring light to the classroom: "We are the future Eskom"

People

2 years ago

A teacher posted his learners' school projects, receiving amusing comments on TikTok. The learners had to create an electricity connection task, which they aced.

"Must be 1.5 million": Mzansi reacts to babe's new Woolworths pots purchase

"Must be 1.5 million": Mzansi reacts to babe's new Woolworths pots purchase

People

2 years ago

A SA hun plugged Mzansi TikTok users with Woolworths' cheap nonstick pots. South Africans were impressed by their value, and those who had the pots praised them.

"He deserves a raise": Mzansi in disbelief as man single-handedly delivers double-door fridge

"He deserves a raise": Mzansi in disbelief as man single-handedly delivers double-door fridge

People

2 years ago

A man displayed his experience delivering a double-door fridge with zero assistance. It became clear that was knew his job well at his job, as he showed fear.

Lucky babe saves massively after buying expensive items for a few cents

Lucky babe saves massively after buying expensive items for a few cents

People

2 years ago

A lucky babe showed off two medicine balls that she got for a super low price at a local store. The babe only realised they had a sale when she got to the outlet.

2 Lads shocked after realising lady’s height at a store, netizens sceptical: “How tall can she be?”

2 Lads shocked after realising lady’s height at a store, netizens sceptical: “How tall can she be?”

People

2 years ago

Two friends were shocked to see an extremely tall lady at a shopping store after they approached her to compliment her and ask for her contact number.

A hun shares disappointment with her salary: "I hope this course gets scrapped out of universities"

A hun shares disappointment with her salary: "I hope this course gets scrapped out of universities"

People

2 years ago

A community service-serving dietician expressed unhappiness with her qualifications of choice as she did not think she would earn only R26k a month.

Mzansi babe holds Bible tight while drinking alcohol after a heartbreak

Mzansi babe holds Bible tight while drinking alcohol after a heartbreak

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

After her man showed her flames, a babe resorted to the Bible and liquor for comfort, hoping to ease her heartbreak. People are giggling at her pain.

Young lady frustratedly shares 5 skincare brands used for acne-prone skin with no success

Young lady frustratedly shares 5 skincare brands used for acne-prone skin with no success

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user attracted many responses from internet users after sharing 16 unsuccessful products she used to achieve a smooth and flawless complexion.

Mom and Boys Enter Their New Home in Style, Mzansi Reacts: ‘Best Moment Ever’

Mom and Boys Enter Their New Home in Style, Mzansi Reacts: ‘Best Moment Ever’

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young mother and her two well-groomed boys saw their new home. The mother and boys wore matching clothes with mom holding flowers and a celebratory bubbly.

Bongiwe Mati