Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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 (2024 -Present)

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

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"That Wololo was epic": Kevin Fraser delivers hilarious viral performance of Gladys Goes Guavas

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"This is cute and funny": Hilarious KZN snow trip interview with kids goes viral, SA amused

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Man wants Jesus' crucifixion overturned by the International Court of Justice

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"This country is not serious": Woman vents about 'waterless' water park in Nigeria, SA in stitches

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"True love still exists": SA bride thanks European hubby for choosing her from millions, SA moved

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"Themba is the uncle every boy needs": Farm worker's love for employer's little boy moves Mzansi

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"Big girl purchase": Young woman celebrates buying her own shack with cash, SA applauds

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A young Cape Town woman born in 2000 celebrates buying her own shack with cash, reflecting a significant step towards independence amidst rising costs.

"This is terrible": Family escapes home during powerful earthquake before house collapses, SA moved

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A family narrowly escaped during a powerful earthquake on 11 August 2026, as their multi-storey home crumbled, shocking South Africans witnessing the destruction.

"You're obsessed with SA": Ghanaian man says South Africa is a misplaced and nameless country

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A Ghanaian speaker's claim that South Africa is a confused geographical term ignites a fierce online debate, prompting South Africans to respond strongly.

"We need a bit of laughter": Prankster gets epic response from feisty hardware shopper, SA amused

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A prankster dismissed a woman’s DIY skills at a hardware store, but her sharp comeback won hearts across South Africa, leaving viewers in stitches.

"We never knew this": Guide to claiming UIF payouts after an employed person passes away, SA stunned

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6 days ago

Discover how families in South Africa can claim UIF death benefits for deceased employees. Key insights shared by @aslam_govconnectza revealed vital information.

"Lucky Star, we need an advert": Man showcases epic dance with Lucky Star tins, SA moved

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6 days ago

A young South African man astounds TikTok with a rhythmic dance holding Lucky Star pilchard tins, sparking viral calls for an advertisement collaboration.

"These people have no mercy": Checkers Sixty60 driver robbed at delivery gate, SA aggrieved

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6 days ago

CCTV footage reveals a Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver being robbed at gunpoint outside a residential gate, highlighting the shocking crime's brazen nature.

"Daylight robbery": Cape Town woman crashes out over paying R72 for a non-alcoholic drink, SA moved

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6 days ago

A Cape Town woman's shock over a R72 non-alcoholic drink at Foresters Arms highlights the city's rising costs, sparking debate on social media about affordability.

"It's her money after all": Gogo causes a scene at a fast food joint, SA debates

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6 days ago

A gogo's dramatic demand for a refund at Hungry Lion, with her baby on her back, ignites online debate about parental responsibility and customer rights.

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