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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA in stitches

"Siya gave you a whole show": Supporter gets an epic moment from Siya Kolisi, SA...

People

9 days ago

"There are levels to this": Skyscraper window cleaner reveals his pay to office workers, SA debates

"There are levels to this": Skyscraper window cleaner reveals his pay to...

People

9 days ago

"Allen, be very proud": Young farmer sells 20,000 cabbages in just 4 days, SA inspired

"Allen, be very proud": Young farmer sells 20,000 cabbages in just 4 days, SA...

People

9 days ago

"He demonstrates care": Cyril Ramaphosa ties young girl's shoelaces, humble moment moves SA

"He demonstrates care": Cyril Ramaphosa ties young girl's shoelaces, humble...

People

9 days ago

"Cocomelons won this challenge": Crèche kids master the freeze challenge, SA in stitches

"Cocomelons won this challenge": Crèche kids master the freeze challenge, SA...

People

9 days ago

"You're teaching us Afrikaans": Man hilariously portrays Afrikaner refugee in the US, SA amused

"You're teaching us Afrikaans": Man hilariously portrays Afrikaner refugee in...

People

9 days ago

"Unapologetically rich": Super-rich SA lady in London shares what she does for a living

"Unapologetically rich": Super-rich SA lady in London shares what she does for a living

People

10 days ago

A Cape Town heiress in London went viral after claiming she does nothing for a living. She also said her wish was to marry a billionaire, sparking an online debate.

"Living my dream": Cape Town businesswoman embraces serene rural life while managing livestock

"Living my dream": Cape Town businesswoman embraces serene rural life while managing livestock

People

10 days ago

A Cape Town mother shared peaceful moments feeding sheep in rural Qumbu, Eastern Cape. Her video warmed hearts and inspired a return to simple, meaningful living.

"You're lucky, bro": SA falls in love with a young couple in a long-distance relationship

"You're lucky, bro": SA falls in love with a young couple in a long-distance relationship

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

A young couple met for the first time at the bus station after dating online for a while. Their chemistry was visible and captured the hearts of many people online.

"Beautiful school and teamwork": Teachers pull a freeze prank on their principal, SA entertained

"Beautiful school and teamwork": Teachers pull a freeze prank on their principal, SA entertained

People

10 days ago

A school principal walked into the staff room and found teachers who were in frozen positions. She started singing and laughing, and some joined her.

"That person was wrong": American compared to late Riky Rick in SA, sparks debate on skin tone

"That person was wrong": American compared to late Riky Rick in SA, sparks debate on skin tone

People

11 days ago

An American man in SA went viral after being called a light-skinned Riky Rick, sparking a skin tone debate and cultural breakdown among US and Mzansi viewers.

"We're all multi-dimensional beings": Young girl says she lived in another world before, SA divided

"We're all multi-dimensional beings": Young girl says she lived in another world before, SA divided

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

A little girl remembered another life she lived before being her mother's child. She recalled living around nature, surrounded by the sea and eating fruits.

"You're more than just a teacher to them": Meneer poses like learners on photo day, SA touched

"You're more than just a teacher to them": Meneer poses like learners on photo day, SA touched

People

11 days ago

One by one, a school teacher posed with learners in class during a school photo day. Each learner showed their poses, which the teacher had to copy.

"This is a unique style": Teacher delivers science lesson in Zulu song, SA touched

"This is a unique style": Teacher delivers science lesson in Zulu song, SA touched

People

11 days ago

A teacher wowed Facebook users by teaching science in a Zulu song that had learners singing, clapping, and smiling in class. Internet users were impressed.

"Pickle juice is good": Afrikaner farmer explores American groceries during shopping, SA impressed

"Pickle juice is good": Afrikaner farmer explores American groceries during shopping, SA impressed

People

11 days ago

A South African farmer who relocated to America went grocery shopping to get braai supplies. While at the store, he showed pickles filling an aisle.

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