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

1017 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"At this point, you are the bride": Woman vents about R11.5K bridesmaid cost, SA astonished

"At this point, you are the bride": Woman vents about R11.5K bridesmaid cost, SA...

6 days ago

"He's thinking of moving out": Young boy stressed by baby sister refusing bottle, SA entertained

"He's thinking of moving out": Young boy stressed by baby sister refusing bottle...

6 days ago

“Don’t Try This in Africa”: Husband asks wife a private question infront of her mother, SA amused

“Don’t Try This in Africa”: Husband asks wife a private question infront of her...

6 days ago

"This is very insensitive": SA disturbed by video of Cwecwe's mom being interrogated on a Live chat

"This is very insensitive": SA disturbed by video of Cwecwe's mom being interrog...

7 days ago

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be united with SA family

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be unite...

7 days ago

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedding, SA impressed

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedd...

7 days ago

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his funeral, SA touched

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his funeral, SA touched

A widow shared a heartfelt video of her final kissing her late husband at his funeral, stirring emotions and sparking a debate about gems and hygiene online.

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months, SA touched

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months, SA touched

A woman shared an emotional post apologising to her late mother after her seven-month marriage ended in divorce, explaining the challenges she faces.

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

A man shared a site with 1,200 free online courses to help people improve their skills and chances of employment, all available in the comfort of their homes.

"Activism has no bounds": Man spreads Justice4Cwecwe message at groove, SA touched

"Activism has no bounds": Man spreads Justice4Cwecwe message at groove, SA touched

A young man at a local groove showed his support for Cwecwe by holding a placard, reminding the country of the fight for justice as the case progresses.

"Give her baby back": Wildlife farm owner angers a lioness after picking its cub, SA warns

"Give her baby back": Wildlife farm owner angers a lioness after picking its cub, SA warns

A wildlife farm owner shared a video showing a lioness protecting her cub, with social media users warning him about the risks of provoking the animal.

"We just manage": Woman opens up about hardships of living in Cape Town townships, SA relates

"We just manage": Woman opens up about hardships of living in Cape Town townships, SA relates

A woman shared the struggles of living in Cape Town's townships, urging those who can to leave. Her video sparked a debate on safety and living conditions.

"Super proud of you": SA celebrates hardworking waitress after graduating

"Super proud of you": SA celebrates hardworking waitress after graduating

A young lady shared her journey of balancing work at a restaurant and her studies. She proudly celebrated her graduation, inspiring others to keep pushing forward.

"They got the memo": Woman spends birthday with 2 tortoises in her home, SA amused

"They got the memo": Woman spends birthday with 2 tortoises in her home, SA amused

A local woman celebrated her special day with two tortoises and a chocolate cake in bed. Her TikTok video of the unique celebration left social media users in awe.

"Let's repent guys": SA astonished by a swarm of grasshoppers at a petrol station

"Let's repent guys": SA astonished by a swarm of grasshoppers at a petrol station

A local woman shared a TikTok video of an insect-infested filling station, sparking shock and debate online. Many linked the scene to Bible prophecies.

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