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

"Zero tolerance must be applied": Emotional shoplifter caught red-handed pleads her case, SA divided

"Zero tolerance must be applied": Emotional shoplifter caught red-handed pleads her case, SA divided

People

3 months ago

"We were practising with you": Woman faces her fear and tells her mom about pregnancy, SA relates

"We were practising with you": Woman faces her fear and tells her mom about pregnancy, SA relates

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Protect your invention": Man shows off creative pap and worse snack creation, SA impressed

"Protect your invention": Man shows off creative pap and worse snack creation, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

"Kids are so innocent": Teacher moves around tasting learners' snacks with reviews, SA in stitches

"Kids are so innocent": Teacher moves around tasting learners' snacks with reviews, SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

"Bravo to our ladies": Woman nails tricky reverse with Shoprite truck while men watch, SA impressed

"Bravo to our ladies": Woman nails tricky reverse with Shoprite truck while men watch, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

"We can't love partying this much": Capetonians enjoy a coffee party before work, SA impressed

"We can't love partying this much": Capetonians enjoy a coffee party before work, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

“You made history”: Dr Celiwe Ndaba reacts to BBC News covering her story, SA impressed

“You made history”: Dr Celiwe Ndaba reacts to BBC News covering her story, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

A local doctor was surprised to see her story about her abuse was featured by the UK-based news platform BBC, which she then read to her followers.

"Is there no cure?": 29-year-old with much older baby daddy shares why she dated him, SA stunned

"Is there no cure?": 29-year-old with much older baby daddy shares why she dated him, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An American lady with Trimethylaminuria shared her story of finding love with an older man for acceptance, later embracing her flaws and learning to love herself.

"She's using it correctly": Little girl's repeated use of an English word leaves SA in stitches

"She's using it correctly": Little girl's repeated use of an English word leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A little girl's adorable overuse of an English word while expressing her thoughts on an advert had Mzansi laughing, gaining massive views, likes and comments.

"We were worried": Rachel Kolisi expresses gratitude for help amid Cape Town wildfires, SA moved

"We were worried": Rachel Kolisi expresses gratitude for help amid Cape Town wildfires, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi thanked Cape Town firefighters for their tireless work after managing to put out the wildfires before they reached the homes in their area.

"Where's our humanity?": Clip of a Zimbabwean pregnant lady being questioned by SA ladies trends

"Where's our humanity?": Clip of a Zimbabwean pregnant lady being questioned by SA ladies trends

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A group of local women questioned a heavily pregnant Zimbabwean woman on her reason for giving birth in South Africa while standing outside a Pretoria hospital.

"She never loved you": Heartbroken man gets dumped after losing job, SA divided

"She never loved you": Heartbroken man gets dumped after losing job, SA divided

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A heartbroken man shared his grief after losing his job and his girlfriend at the same time, sparking an emotional meltdown that touched many online users.

"Please respect people": SA outraged by Cape Town company's salary offer for social media manager

"Please respect people": SA outraged by Cape Town company's salary offer for social media manager

People

3 months ago

A Cape Town company offered a social media manager position with a salary below expectations, sparking anger and disappointment among online users.

"He is forever happy": Limpopo cyclist shares joyful moment as he takes his first flight, SA moved

"He is forever happy": Limpopo cyclist shares joyful moment as he takes his first flight, SA moved

People

3 months ago

Gauta BMX, one of the trio who cycled from Limpopo to Cape Town, shared his infectious excitement heading to Joburg, spreading joy and energy all around.

"I can't keep defending you": Cape Town aunty shares simple way to cook tripe faster, SA in stitches

"I can't keep defending you": Cape Town aunty shares simple way to cook tripe faster, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Cape Town auntie shared an easy trick to cook tripe faster and softer, saving time and money, while giving tips for tenderising other tough meats.

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