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

427 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"In my happy girl era": A joyful lady wows Mzansi with Takealot shopping haul

"In my happy girl era": A joyful lady wows Mzansi with Takealot shopping haul

2 months ago

SA peeps probe for a story after a lady's lover calls cops on her

SA peeps probe for a story after a lady's lover calls cops on her

2 months ago

"How does it feel to be rich?": Mzansi asks a student after sharing Woolworths grocery re-stock

"How does it feel to be rich?": Mzansi asks a student after sharing Woolworths g...

2 months ago

"Our moms are so happy at church": SA amused by granny dancing in church with flour on her head

"Our moms are so happy at church": SA amused by granny dancing in church with fl...

2 months ago

"Her parents are raising a queen" Young learner applauded for scolding a man who winked at her

"Her parents are raising a queen" Young learner applauded for scolding a man who...

2 months ago

"I can relate": Mzansi feels for student after he's caught on camera stealing roommate's food

"I can relate": Mzansi feels for student after he's caught on camera stealing ro...

2 months ago

"Can you not wake me up late again": Little brother writes 2 cute letters to his sister

"Can you not wake me up late again": Little brother writes 2 cute letters to his sister

A young sibling wrote letters to his big sister asking that she wake him on time for school as he did not want to be late. Social media user were left impress.

"I'd run out crying": Mzansi in stitches after young learner mistakenly swears during a presentation

"I'd run out crying": Mzansi in stitches after young learner mistakenly swears during a presentation

A young high school learner left many social media users amused after sharing a video of herself nervously swearing during a speech in front of pupils and teachers.

"The cornflakes are not giving": SA peeps conflicted after seeing items in man's R250 grocery haul

"The cornflakes are not giving": SA peeps conflicted after seeing items in man's R250 grocery haul

A gent showed off his affordable grocery combo from Game, receiving mixed reviews on some items he purchased. Others enquired more about the specials.

"Keep showing up": Mzansi motivates young hun after experiencing post-exercise pain

"Keep showing up": Mzansi motivates young hun after experiencing post-exercise pain

A young lady shared a video going through muscle pain after a day at the gym, doing squats and lunges. Social media users offered her pre and post-exercise advice.

"Now imagine having twins": Mzansi in stitches as lady calls mom for her baby's diaper malfunction

"Now imagine having twins": Mzansi in stitches as lady calls mom for her baby's diaper malfunction

A mother was left screaming after her daughter approached with mess all over her legs. Social media users were left amused after seeing her reaction.

Mzansi lady spots a snake inside the house while sitting with baby, Mzansi calms her

Mzansi lady spots a snake inside the house while sitting with baby, Mzansi calms her

A young mom shared a video of a snake hanging on the roof of her home while sitting with her baby. The online community asked her not to kill it as it was harmless.

"We learn every day": Mzansi woman applauded for neat and easy curtain hanging plug

"We learn every day": Mzansi woman applauded for neat and easy curtain hanging plug

A content creator shared an easy method for hanging curtains that received many compliments from grateful social media users, all without using curtain hooks.

"You guys are amazing": TikTok content creators praised for gifting fast food workers with meals

"You guys are amazing": TikTok content creators praised for gifting fast food workers with meals

A TikTok content creator duo surprised two restaurant employees from different shops with meals of their choice. The employees had no clue the food was theirs.

Mzansi performer takes over the streets of Jozi in true Michael Jackson style

Mzansi performer takes over the streets of Jozi in true Michael Jackson style

A Michael Jackson fan and imitator received tons of compliments from social media users after a video of him dancing on a street corner in Joburg surfaced.

Bongiwe Mati