Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

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

2910 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"So many hidden cultures in SA": Popi Sibiya explores traditional BaPhuthi culture and customs

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"Safe travels": Hitchhiker from South Korea to South Africa faces aggressive driver, SA stunned

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"Sue Elon a trillion dollars": Woman killed in her own home after Tesla autopilot fails, SA angered

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"Zuluboy is a gift from God": Inside Zuluboy's 5th Sonic-themed birthday party, SA celebrates

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"We're moving there": Self-sufficient modern homes in Zimbabwe's Mbizo township impress Mzansi

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"She's full of life": Street dweller blesses a motorist R3 and recites a moving poem in a viral clip

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"You escalated it so fast": Kenyan club throws a shade at The Polygamist's Jonasi, SA in stitches

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Kenyan lounge @kikao_chill_vibe_the_rooftop went viral after waiters carried LED boards wishing a happy Father's Day to all the dads except Jonasi.

"What a beautiful family": Wholesome family video of kids Father's Day surprise moves SA

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A touching video uploaded by TikTok user @lungiswaterrymkosana shows the moment two children surprised their dad with handmade Father's Day cards.

"Why are Nigerians so anti-home?": SA reacts to Nigerians protesting against deportation in Belgium

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A video shared on X shows Nigerian nationals protesting in Belgium against the EU's newly approved offshore "return hubs" for deporting irregular migrants.

"Big loss": Tributes pour in for late SMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, SA mourns

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Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital has shared a touching tribute on Facebook following the sad passing of SMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus.

"She manifested that bed": Mr Price Home makes little girl's dream come true, SA moved

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A heartwarming video shared by TikTok user @scott_matunga shows the moment Mr Price Home delivered a dream Barbie bed to an excited toddler, touching many viewers.

"We believe gogo": Gogo demands stricter church regulations and exposes Bushiri, SA stunned

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A video shows a gogo explaining how Shepherd Bushiri allegedly threw her crutches away, claiming that she was healed, only for her to need them the next day.

"I was confused": American woman stunned by stylist asking for assistance at Jozi salon, SA amused

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An American woman living in Johannesburg has sparked laughter online after documenting her culture shock during her first hair-braiding session in the CBD.

"Shouldn't have doubted you": Woman challenges herself to get 2 days' meals for R50, SA impressed

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A South African woman has shown off her impressive budgeting skills after challenging herself to buy two days of food with very little money, impressing viewers.

"This deserves 10 stars": Women from Clockwise Events wow SA with their dedication and hustle

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A video of women working at a local ushering and events company showed off how they handle post-event duties washing dishes, leaving online users impressed.

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