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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

3261 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"The baddest budget baddie": Woman proves you can become a baddie on a R500 budget, SA impressed

"The baddest budget baddie": Woman proves you can become a baddie on a R500 budget, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"Love this man": Xhosa-speaking Chinese man starstruck after Siya Kolisi comments on his post

"Love this man": Xhosa-speaking Chinese man starstruck after Siya Kolisi comments on his post

People

2 months ago

"Any job is better than no job": Afrikaner refugee appreciates Walmart on her first day, SA moved

"Any job is better than no job": Afrikaner refugee appreciates Walmart on her first day, SA moved

People

2 months ago

"Penny is incredible": Former homeless woman builds R4.5 billion business empire from scratch

"Penny is incredible": Former homeless woman builds R4.5 billion business empire from scratch

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

"This warmed my heart": Jayden Crosson gives waitress 400% tip, SA moved

"This warmed my heart": Jayden Crosson gives waitress 400% tip, SA moved

People

2 months ago

"She’s pulling the Kim Kardashian card": Matshidiso praised for reaction to scandal

"She’s pulling the Kim Kardashian card": Matshidiso praised for reaction to scandal

People

2 months ago

"Deserves a nice tip": Delivery driver helps a locked-in customer retrieve their order, SA moved

"Deserves a nice tip": Delivery driver helps a locked-in customer retrieve their order, SA moved

People

2 months ago

A South African woman, locked in her home, creatively retrieved her food delivery with a string. The cheerful delivery driver won hearts on TikTok.

"People are cruel": Motorists pull sharp nails from road after sabotage discovery, SA aggrieved

"People are cruel": Motorists pull sharp nails from road after sabotage discovery, SA aggrieved

People

2 months ago

A disturbing video shows a road studded with nails, sparking outrage and concern over potential spiking robberies targeting motorists, as bystanders intervene.

SA kid with medical challenges captures international attention with a Psalm of hope

SA kid with medical challenges captures international attention with a Psalm of hope

People

2 months ago

A young South African boy, Elian, inspires viewers worldwide by reciting Psalm 139 from his wheelchair, sharing a powerful message of faith and purpose.

"This looks delicious": Woman shares homemade Horlicks recipe made with pantry staples, SA wowed

"This looks delicious": Woman shares homemade Horlicks recipe made with pantry staples, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

Natacha Visagie shares a homemade Horlicks recipe, reigniting nostalgia for South Africans as viewers request more beloved discontinued breakfast staples.

"This man is really brave": Mzansi stunned as man casually handles three mole snakes with no fear

"This man is really brave": Mzansi stunned as man casually handles three mole snakes with no fear

People

2 months ago

A South African man stuns viewers by calmly handling three mole snakes in a viral video, sparking debate over his extraordinary skill or recklessness.

"Shoprite is serving us legs, sana": Shoprite ladies turn heads in gorgeous new uniforms, SA wowed

"Shoprite is serving us legs, sana": Shoprite ladies turn heads in gorgeous new uniforms, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

A vibrant group of Shoprite employees marched joyfully in full uniform through the streets, captivating onlookers with their energetic dance and stunning attire.

"Love that red glitter": Motor racer Chloe Stuarts shows the most beautiful car she's ever driven

"Love that red glitter": Motor racer Chloe Stuarts shows the most beautiful car she's ever driven

People

2 months ago

South African motor racing star Chloe Stuart, 17, shares a video of the stunning car she drove, showcasing her passion and gratitude for Pablo Clark Racing.

"Happy birthday Beyoncé": Siya Kolisi showers his little sister Liphelo with birthday love, SA moved

"Happy birthday Beyoncé": Siya Kolisi showers his little sister Liphelo with birthday love, SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Siya Kolisi shares a touching birthday tribute to his sister Liphelo on TikTok, showcasing their close bond with playful moments and heartfelt wishes from Mzansi.

"What's the age limit?": Man shares 5 overseas companies hiring Mzansi teachers, SA debates

"What's the age limit?": Man shares 5 overseas companies hiring Mzansi teachers, SA debates

People

2 months ago

Teacher Kenny TEFL reveals five international companies recruiting South African educators for online roles in 2026, offering flexible hours and varying pay.

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