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

"You can tell she's the chosen one": Mzansi peeps rally behind baby specialising traditional healer

"You can tell she's the chosen one": Mzansi peeps rally behind baby specialising...

2 months ago

"Catch a taxi and sit in front": SA peeps advise gent after ATM rejects taped R200 note

"Catch a taxi and sit in front": SA peeps advise gent after ATM rejects taped R2...

2 months ago

"Why are they even studying?": SA peeps in awe after seeing Eduvos student's rides

"Why are they even studying?": SA peeps in awe after seeing Eduvos student's rid...

2 months ago

"You're not the only one": Mzansi peeps console young student drowning in TGF clothing account debt

"You're not the only one": Mzansi peeps console young student drowning in TGF cl...

2 months ago

"This man married a selfless woman": SA moved as dad and stepmom buy son brand-n...

2 months ago

"Teaching is a calling": Mzansi inspired as a teacher prepares healthy snack for school learners

"Teaching is a calling": Mzansi inspired as a teacher prepares healthy snack for...

2 months ago

"A win is a win, queen": SA peeps uplift babe after buying bed with no money for bedding

"A win is a win, queen": SA peeps uplift babe after buying bed with no money for bedding

A TikTok user shared a video of herself dressing her brand-new bed with a blanket as she does not have a cover. The post left many social media users in stitches.

"My favourite soldier": Gorgeous hun leaves many inspired to join the army

"My favourite soldier": Gorgeous hun leaves many inspired to join the army

A TikTok user shared a post wearing her work uniform, which got the internet community on her feed. The social network users posed questions related to her field.

"You all are here making us cry": SA peeps motivated by a hun after buying a house and renovating it

"You all are here making us cry": SA peeps motivated by a hun after buying a house and renovating it

A woman posted a video of a house she purchased and transformed into a home, renovating it from a dull to a lovely space. Social media users congratulated her.

Gorgeous hun receives the proposal of her dreams: Mzansi unimpressed

Gorgeous hun receives the proposal of her dreams: Mzansi unimpressed

A woman posted a video of her proposal on TikTok. The video received mixed reviews, as some users congratulated her while others commented on her hands.

"May your cup overflow": Young gent receives love after pulling R200 birthday surprise for mom

"May your cup overflow": Young gent receives love after pulling R200 birthday surprise for mom

A video showing a guy preparing a for his mom bought on his last money left the online community moved. Social media users sent a lot of loving ,messages.

"The language sounds good": Fake Mandarin prank cracks netizens up

"The language sounds good": Fake Mandarin prank cracks netizens up

A group of okes pulled a prank on unsuspecting locals at a taxi rank pretending to speak a language similar to Mandarin. The online community were pleased.

"The meaning of relocation": Mzansi peeps amused by men carrying a shack

"The meaning of relocation": Mzansi peeps amused by men carrying a shack

A TikTok video of six men moving an unstable shack had the online community sharing funny comments. Netizens expressed their shock after seeing the video.

"Not on Sportscene salary": SA peeps doubt a lady after showing things bought with her salary

"Not on Sportscene salary": SA peeps doubt a lady after showing things bought with her salary

A retail worker divided social media users after sharing what she achieved with her salary. Some people rooted for her, while others had questions.

"I will protect you": A toddler promises her newborn brother while holding him for the first time

"I will protect you": A toddler promises her newborn brother while holding him for the first time

A video of a 3-year-old girl spending time with the newest addition to her family touched many people after she promised him love and protection.

Bongiwe Mati