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

1414 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"He knows the difference": Mom tries to trick Zuluboy into believing chicken is pork, SA entertained

"He knows the difference": Mom tries to trick Zuluboy into believing chicken is pork, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

"Lindt must sit down": Price of Dubai-style chocolate bar at Woolworths stuns Mzansi

"Lindt must sit down": Price of Dubai-style chocolate bar at Woolworths stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

"Please do a photoshoot": Besties celebrate shared pregnancy journey, SA moved

"Please do a photoshoot": Besties celebrate shared pregnancy journey, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

"Parents need therapy": Tiny tot busted playing and messing around with baking flour, SA in stitches

"Parents need therapy": Tiny tot busted playing and messing around with baking flour, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

"Fixer upper with potential": Western Cape house with tin roof listed at R980K leaves Mzansi divided

"Fixer upper with potential": Western Cape house with tin roof listed at R980K leaves Mzansi divided

People

11 days ago

"Smart marketing idea": Fitness coach gains nearly 30kg to empathise with clients, SA debates

"Smart marketing idea": Fitness coach gains nearly 30kg to empathise with clients, SA debates

People

11 days ago

"We need that experience here at home": Swati woman details job description in US Army, SA stunned

"We need that experience here at home": Swati woman details job description in US Army, SA stunned

People

11 days ago

A Swati woman working in the US Army shared details about her role as a Combat Engineer working with explosives, gaining praise and curiosity online.

"She wasn't coming back": Woman calls the cops on alleged thieving domestic worker, SA astonished

"She wasn't coming back": Woman calls the cops on alleged thieving domestic worker, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

A homeowner shared a shocking TikTok video showing her domestic worker, who she caught with a massive haul of stolen items, sparking disbelief and debate online.

"Bongi is starting to glow": More footage of viral Bongi's rehab stay warms hearts

"Bongi is starting to glow": More footage of viral Bongi's rehab stay warms hearts

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

A powerful video showing substance abuser Bongi's remarkable transformation at Ladgac Rehab has inspired many with his journey from defiance to recovery.

"This is exciting": SA reacts to family and toddler showing off their luxury cars on the road

"This is exciting": SA reacts to family and toddler showing off their luxury cars on the road

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

A one-year-old toddler driving his mini Mercedes-Benz with his parents following behind with their car caught the attention of many social media users.

"You're brave": SA reacts to Astron petrol attendant dancing next to cash-in-transit vehicle

"You're brave": SA reacts to Astron petrol attendant dancing next to cash-in-transit vehicle

People

13 days ago

An Astron petrol attendant shared a video of himself dancing next to a G4S cash-in-transit vehicle at his workplace. The clip shocked viewers, who called him brave.

"Style it as a pixie cut": Woman's bob cut goes wrong, leaves her with bald patches, SA sympathises

"Style it as a pixie cut": Woman's bob cut goes wrong, leaves her with bald patches, SA sympathises

People

13 days ago

A woman shared her frustration after a hairstylist cut her hair too short, leaving her with a bald patch. Mzansi advised her to style it into a pixie cut.

"It's giving Fear Factor vibes": Man's plate features fried rats at an African event, SA stunned

"It's giving Fear Factor vibes": Man's plate features fried rats at an African event, SA stunned

People

13 days ago

A South African man at a formal Zambian event tried a plate of food, including deep-fried rats and caterpillars, sparking shock and amusement online.

"Honestly, it sounds perfect": Newlywed shares list of non-traditional wedding moments, SA debates

"Honestly, it sounds perfect": Newlywed shares list of non-traditional wedding moments, SA debates

Family and Relationships

13 days ago

A newlywed shared her unique, non-traditional moments from her wedding. Those included having no cake, no veil, a limited number of guests, and no theme.

"You'll find true happiness one day": Bride reflects on being left at the altar by groom, SA touched

"You'll find true happiness one day": Bride reflects on being left at the altar by groom, SA touched

Family and Relationships

13 days ago

A bride left at the altar by her man turned her wedding day into a joyous celebration with friends and family, inspiring sympathy and admiration online.

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