Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Buddy, now you're in SA": Proud coloured auntie puts American in his place, SA impressed

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South Africans invited to find their Springbok lookalike in new rugby campaign

People

2 months ago

Mom's R100K BackaBuddy donation plea reaches R89K for son with Gorlin-Golts syndrome

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Whole world submitted one prayer": Nigerians celebrate South Africa's 2-0 loss against Mexico

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Klipdrift launches historic Springboks vs All Blacks partnership at Van Ryn’s Distillery

People

2 months ago

"You nailed it": SA comedian aces Mel Viljoen's live eNCA interview walkout skit, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"Enjoy your new beginning": Saffer details long travel journey while settling in the US, SA moved

People

2 months ago

Autism activist Claydens Botes shared an update on Facebook after he and his family completed a long journey from South Africa to the United States.

"God bless your friendship": Woman's beautiful friendship with a blind guy moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A woman shared how a university presentation led to a lasting friendship with her blind friend, touching many social media users who admitted they got emotional.

"I would sue him": Woman shows how pregnancy altered her appearance, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A mother of twins shared a viral Instagram video showing her pregnancy changes and post-birth recovery, sparking an online conversation about motherhood.

"Very smart": Mdantsane tech innovator creates multilingual AI spectacles for the blind, SA wowed

People

2 months ago

Elihle Stali from Mdantsane is seeking R80,000 via BackaBuddy to showcase his five-language AI smart glasses for the blind at a global innovation event in Hong Kong.

"What a great story": Zulu man goes from crime to running Drakensberg tour guide business

People

2 months ago

A video shared by traveller Jessica features Caiphus Mthabela, a Drakensberg guide who turned his life around after a prison sentence and runs a booming tour agency.

"Yi film": Funeral drama deepens after bricks allegedly found in church leader's coffin, SA stunned

People

2 months ago

A criminal case has been opened against Icebolethu Funerals after a KZN family stopped a burial service and discovered the coffin contained building bricks.

"Yes, wena girl": Tannie impresses Mzansi with her Shoprite trolley dash items selection

People

2 months ago

A viral TikTok video shared by Bronkhorstspruit Mall shows an elderly woman executing a clever bulk-buying strategy during a grocery trolley dash challenge.

Intercare opens an advanced medical and dental centre in Kyalami, operating 7 days a week

People

2 months ago

Intercare has officially launched its advanced Kyalami Medical and Dental Centre at Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre, offering comprehensive seven-day care.

SA raises over R60k to help a Cape Town petrol attendant who delivered a baby become a paramedic

People

2 months ago

A BackaBuddy campaign started by @coolstorybru has raised over R67,000 for Chevaan Abrahams, the petrol attendant who delivered a baby at a garage.

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