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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

3265 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Not a chance": Swiss man questions if R320k salary is enough to live in Bloemfontein, SA divided

"Not a chance": Swiss man questions if R320k salary is enough to live in Bloemfontein, SA divided

People

2 months ago

"Our jobs are not safe": Mzansi reacts to seeing a walking humanoid robot

"Our jobs are not safe": Mzansi reacts to seeing a walking humanoid robot

People

2 months ago

Eastern Cape family holds onto hope as R1m reward offered for missing Siganga cousins

Eastern Cape family holds onto hope as R1m reward offered for missing Siganga cousins

People

2 months ago

Africa's richest man has strong business ambitions in South Africa

Africa's richest man has strong business ambitions in South Africa

People

2 months ago

Fee waiver deadline for South African homeowners with solar panels nears

Fee waiver deadline for South African homeowners with solar panels nears

People

2 months ago

"Send these to Russia": SA aerospace firm reveals security drones to safeguard borders, SA divided

"Send these to Russia": SA aerospace firm reveals security drones to safeguard borders, SA divided

People

2 months ago

"Big God things": Akreana buys land and builds her mom her dream home, SA moved

"Big God things": Akreana buys land and builds her mom her dream home, SA moved

People

2 months ago

South African midwife and content creator Akreana shares her emotional journey of building a home for her mother, receiving blessings from Mzansi on Instagram.

National minimum wage review signals higher hourly rate for domestic workers in 2027

National minimum wage review signals higher hourly rate for domestic workers in 2027

People

2 months ago

The National Minimum Wage Commission's consultation may boost South Africa's domestic workers' hourly wage above R31.56 for 2027 amid rising inflation.

"Imagine not being South African": Vibey school kids' street dance impresses Mzansi

"Imagine not being South African": Vibey school kids' street dance impresses Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A South African schoolboy has captured hearts by dancing to Amapiano across a pedestrian crossing, showcasing impressive choreography with friends in a viral video.

"He's between heaven and earth": Man builds and lives in a house at the top of a tree, SA stunned

"He's between heaven and earth": Man builds and lives in a house at the top of a tree, SA stunned

People

2 months ago

A South African man lives in a remarkable treehouse, captivating viewers with his sky-high home, as social media reactions range from amazement to humour.

"Every province offers a unique experience": American expat torn on which city to move to next in SA

"Every province offers a unique experience": American expat torn on which city to move to next in SA

People

2 months ago

An American expat, @iamkourtneyjade, shares her love for South Africa, torn between Cape Town, Durban, and Johannesburg, as locals weigh in with advice and pride.

"We're keeping our Cupcake": Nigerian woman humorously proposes a swap between Ramaphosa and Tinubu

"We're keeping our Cupcake": Nigerian woman humorously proposes a swap between Ramaphosa and Tinubu

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian woman's humorous video proposes a three-month presidential swap between Ramaphosa and Tinubu, igniting debate among South Africans online.

"Farewell, Miss Mthembu": Learners' surprise celebration party for retiring teacher moves Mzansi

"Farewell, Miss Mthembu": Learners' surprise celebration party for retiring teacher moves Mzansi

People

2 months ago

Learners at Mabizela High School organised a surprise retirement party for Miss Mthembu, celebrating her 31 years of dedicated service, moving many across Mzansi.

"It's a crime against humanity": Sihle Dambuza drags absent fathers, earning nods from Mzansi

"It's a crime against humanity": Sihle Dambuza drags absent fathers, earning nods from Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Sihle Dambuza passionately condemns absent fathers in a viral podcast, calling parental irresponsibility a "crime against humanity" that harms children emotionally.

"Sbari we country": Groom's energetic display in front of wedding guests captivates Mzansi

"Sbari we country": Groom's energetic display in front of wedding guests captivates Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A joyful KZN groom captivated Mzansi with his energetic dance before the wedding ceremony, leaving guests entertained and hearts warmed across social media.

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