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

"What a superstar': Fort Hare graduate's mom trips and rolls joyfully while celebrating, SA amused

"What a superstar': Fort Hare graduate's mom trips and rolls joyfully while celebrating, SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Try to do that in Khayelitsha": Cape Town woman shares chicken defrosting hack, SA in stitches

"Try to do that in Khayelitsha": Cape Town woman shares chicken defrosting hack, SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

"It favours the connected": Lotto win brings joy to pensioner after bagging R13m, SA divided

"It favours the connected": Lotto win brings joy to pensioner after bagging R13m, SA divided

People

3 months ago

"We're never giving up on our dreams": SA inspired by man's upgrade from shack to mansion

"We're never giving up on our dreams": SA inspired by man's upgrade from shack to mansion

People

3 months ago

"Someone help me find this guy": Man caught munching KFC leftovers, SA divided

"Someone help me find this guy": Man caught munching KFC leftovers, SA divided

People

3 months ago

"They'll be generous like him": Tycoon lands in helicopter to give rural kids money, SA divided

"They'll be generous like him": Tycoon lands in helicopter to give rural kids money, SA divided

People

3 months ago

"That was his soulmate": Brave rooster chases woman after grabbing one chicken, SA in stitches

"That was his soulmate": Brave rooster chases woman after grabbing one chicken, SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

A woman from Mbizana, a village in the Eastern Cape, was chased by a rooster after picking up another chicken among them. Online users found the clip hilarious.

"The truth will come out one day": US sangoma shares spiritual insight on Cwecwe's case, SA divided

"The truth will come out one day": US sangoma shares spiritual insight on Cwecwe's case, SA divided

People

3 months ago

An American sangoma revealed information from her ancestors about Cwecwe's case. She said the incident took place the day before she went to school.

"'He's spitting facts": Man goes on loud tax rant in taxi while passengers sit quietly, SA amused

"'He's spitting facts": Man goes on loud tax rant in taxi while passengers sit quietly, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A man voiced out his frustration about the taxes and the government in a taxi full of quiet passengers. Social media users agreed with his points.

"Insurance must be added": Man stuns petrol attendants with Mercedes-G Wagon costs, SA astonished

"Insurance must be added": Man stuns petrol attendants with Mercedes-G Wagon costs, SA astonished

People

3 months ago

A car journalist shocked petrol attendants when he revealed Mercedes-G63 monthly repayments of R104K and R1.6M in interest, sparking a huge debate online.

"This is true": Domestic worker shares realities of her job and hopes for a better future, SA moved

"This is true": Domestic worker shares realities of her job and hopes for a better future, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A woman shared her challenges as a cleaner in a TikTok video, touching hearts with her honesty and hopes for a better future. Many applauded her bravery.

"Ma2k are the happiest beings": UKZN students play dominoes with mattresses at res, SA in stitches

"Ma2k are the happiest beings": UKZN students play dominoes with mattresses at res, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A group of students from UKZN took fun to another level, after removing their mattresses from their beds and playing a game in the corridor, using them as dominoes.

"It's the legs and air moves": Boy shuts down circle with electrifying dance moves, SA impressed

"It's the legs and air moves": Boy shuts down circle with electrifying dance moves, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

A toddler stole online hearts after showcasing his cute dance choreography. Local viewers were, however, unhappy after a man took him off the stage.

"This piece of genious": Man crack up Mzansi with hilarious tips to Europe for surviving power-cuts

"This piece of genious": Man crack up Mzansi with hilarious tips to Europe for surviving power-cuts

People

3 months ago

An Indian man with an alter ego called oom Piet had South Africans laughing after teasing Europe with hilarious power cut tips, promising them water shortage too.

"You just gave me an idea": 52-year-old granny works out with her grandchild on her back, SA moved

"You just gave me an idea": 52-year-old granny works out with her grandchild on her back, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A fit 52-year-old granny warmed hearts after sharing a video working out with her grandchild. She cycled, did squats and even used the baby as weight.

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