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

1444 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"You're amazing": Kind man celebrates 40th birthday by giving back to disadvantaged boys, SA moved

"You're amazing": Kind man celebrates 40th birthday by giving back to disadvantaged boys, SA moved

People

4 months ago

"The boys are blessed": Limpopo cyclists live their best lives in Cape Town, SA touched

"The boys are blessed": Limpopo cyclists live their best lives in Cape Town, SA touched

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Cruelty to animals": Woman pulled by large bear while trying to capture content, SA unimpressed

"Cruelty to animals": Woman pulled by large bear while trying to capture content, SA unimpressed

People

4 months ago

"He looks humble": Woman helps young boy left in a shack by his mom to fend for himself, SA moved

"He looks humble": Woman helps young boy left in a shack by his mom to fend for himself, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"We belong to God": KZN mobility-challenged man makes SA proud playing pro basketball in France

"We belong to God": KZN mobility-challenged man makes SA proud playing pro basketball in France

People

4 months ago

"Super boring": Popular domestic worker disturbs SA with playful restaurant antics, SA disappointed

"Super boring": Popular domestic worker disturbs SA with playful restaurant antics, SA disappointed

People

4 months ago

"This is so beautiful": 27-year-old buys mom a crusty house, turns it into a stunner, SA touched

"This is so beautiful": 27-year-old buys mom a crusty house, turns it into a stunner, SA touched

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A 27-year-old woman bought, renovated and furnished a house for her mom, sharing the heartwarming journey on TikTok and inspiring online users with her generosity.

"Her laugh is so contagious": An employee pulls a random update prank on her boss, SA entertained

"Her laugh is so contagious": An employee pulls a random update prank on her boss, SA entertained

People

4 months ago

A playful employee pulled a harmless prank on her boss, showcasing a heartwarming and hilarious moment, which entertained many social media users.

"Zuluboy always makes me cry": Toddler's commentary while eating ice cream has SA moved

"Zuluboy always makes me cry": Toddler's commentary while eating ice cream has SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A toddler expressed how much he loved his gogo while enjoying ice cream with his mom. Online users were deeply touched by his clip, shared on Facebook.

"Bro is traumatised for sure": Visuals of Toyota Tazz and Lamborghini crash have SA stressed

"Bro is traumatised for sure": Visuals of Toyota Tazz and Lamborghini crash have SA stressed

People

4 months ago

A local gent shared pictures taken at an accident scene between a Toyota Tazz and a Lamborghini, showing both cars looking damaged as they collided from the front.

"We sleep in trees": Man fascinated by visuals of what Africa looks like, SA cracks jokes

"We sleep in trees": Man fascinated by visuals of what Africa looks like, SA cracks jokes

People

4 months ago

A US man was astonished to learn that modern African countries defy his expectations, showcasing Lamborghini rides, tall buildings, and vibrant cities.

"We are traumatised": Primary school learner persuades Meneer to learn viral dance, SA divided

"We are traumatised": Primary school learner persuades Meneer to learn viral dance, SA divided

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A local teacher shared a fun dance with a pupil, creating a heartwarming moment that showcased the special bond between the teacher and his class.

"God is a miracle": Mom with superfetation twins shares a creative way of carrying them, SA moved

"God is a miracle": Mom with superfetation twins shares a creative way of carrying them, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A young mom with superfetation twins shared her creative solution for carrying them, leaving online users offering to help, as many filled her feed with love.

"Stay strong": Afrikaner farmer in the US shows off his blessed life and apartment, SA moved

"Stay strong": Afrikaner farmer in the US shows off his blessed life and apartment, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

An Afrikaner farmer who relocated to the US showed off his new life in the land of the free. Online users filled the comment section with messages wishing them well.

"Please send the location": UK tourist called out on false claim about Jozi beach, SA cracks jokes

"Please send the location": UK tourist called out on false claim about Jozi beach, SA cracks jokes

People

4 months ago

A woman added a hilarious twist to a UK tourist's claim of a beach in Joburg, sparking laughter across Mzansi. More people jokingly promised to visit the beach.

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