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 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

1438 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"Sweet little surprise": Young boy's heartwarming reaction to soldier mom's return home moves Mzansi

"Sweet little surprise": Young boy's heartwarming reaction to soldier mom's return home moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Salute": SA praises young man for speaking out against exploitation of the townships for aesthetics

"Salute": SA praises young man for speaking out against exploitation of the townships for aesthetics

People

3 months ago

"Only a few will understand": Family celebrates late dog's life in a beautiful send-off, SA divided

"Only a few will understand": Family celebrates late dog's life in a beautiful send-off, SA divided

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"He is not bothered": Zuluboy shares his uncle's secret about his girlfriend with his mom, SA amused

"He is not bothered": Zuluboy shares his uncle's secret about his girlfriend with his mom, SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Parents are so embarrassing": Couple skips the lift, hauls grocery trolley upstairs, SA in stitches

"Parents are so embarrassing": Couple skips the lift, hauls grocery trolley upstairs, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"She looked back at him": Man takes fiancée to her ex to get closure before wedding, SA stunned

"She looked back at him": Man takes fiancée to her ex to get closure before wedding, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Very refreshing": Maritzburg College boys deliver heartwarming war cry full of passion, SA touched

"Very refreshing": Maritzburg College boys deliver heartwarming war cry full of passion, SA touched

People

3 months ago

An Instagram video of Maritzburg College learners passionately performing their war cry touched many social media users, who loved their oneness.

"He doesn't even know": Steve Harvey's face spotted on tombstone in Hammanskraal, SA amused

"He doesn't even know": Steve Harvey's face spotted on tombstone in Hammanskraal, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A content creator shared photos of a tombstone in Hammanskraal with American actor Steve Harvey's face on it, leaving social media users in stitches.

"We're getting married to stay": Lawyer warns against marrying in community of property, SA divided

"We're getting married to stay": Lawyer warns against marrying in community of property, SA divided

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A lawyer advised couples to have an antenuptial agreement, leaving Mzansi divided. Some were willing to risk it all, while others agreed with her.

"Let's revive the spirit of Ubuntu": Grandson honours gogo's new home with grand opening, SA moved

"Let's revive the spirit of Ubuntu": Grandson honours gogo's new home with grand opening, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A grandson invited his community to witness the grand opening of his gogo's home, built with the help of TikTok users who donated money to the family.

"He passed the vibe check": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to student greeting him as Cupcake, SA amused

"He passed the vibe check": Cyril Ramaphosa responds to student greeting him as Cupcake, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A local student called President Cyril Ramaphosa Cupcake while greeting him during his gold outing, and he waved back, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

"Keep the hits coming": Cute baby's reaction to Pabi Cooper's song has SA obsessed with her groove

"Keep the hits coming": Cute baby's reaction to Pabi Cooper's song has SA obsessed with her groove

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A baby girl danced and screamed while watching Pabi Cooper's hit song. Online users noted how much kids love the talented young lady while singing her praise.

"It's not for the weak": American man chokes while trying grandpa for the first time, SA in stitches

"It's not for the weak": American man chokes while trying grandpa for the first time, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A US man living in Cape Town took Grandpa powder for a headache but choked hard, and had to get water to down it. He gave it zero out of 10 for its bitter taste.

"Interior is exquisite": Businessman flexes R20 million Mercedes-Benz Brabus purchase, SA stunned

"Interior is exquisite": Businessman flexes R20 million Mercedes-Benz Brabus purchase, SA stunned

People

3 months ago

A South African mining boss gifted himself a Mercedes-Benz Brabus G63 AMG worth R20M to celebrate his birthday and went to fetch it with his friends.

"Look no further": 73-year-old UK millionaire seeks love and dreams of a baby, SA entertained

"Look no further": 73-year-old UK millionaire seeks love and dreams of a baby, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A 73-year-old wealthy man living in a 50-roomed mansion joined Tinder with the help of his staff, hoping to find a younger woman who would give him an heir.

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