Best News & Entertainment '24

Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

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 at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3267 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"It's a crime against humanity": Sihle Dambuza drags absent fathers, earning nods from Mzansi

"It's a crime against humanity": Sihle Dambuza drags absent fathers, earning nods from Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Sbari we country": Groom's energetic display in front of wedding guests captivates Mzansi

"Sbari we country": Groom's energetic display in front of wedding guests captivates Mzansi

People

2 months ago

"No connections, no job": Student tells Cyril Ramaphosa she won't find a job without connections

"No connections, no job": Student tells Cyril Ramaphosa she won't find a job without connections

People

2 months ago

"Our wines are strong": US tourist struggles to stay awake at Cape Town wine tasting, SA amused

"Our wines are strong": US tourist struggles to stay awake at Cape Town wine tasting, SA amused

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Start a YouTube channel": Woman shares what she did to secure a job in China, SA appreciative

"Start a YouTube channel": Woman shares what she did to secure a job in China, SA appreciative

People

2 months ago

"Ears have no lids": Funny Swati gossip session between Mark and a young girl has SA in stitches

"Ears have no lids": Funny Swati gossip session between Mark and a young girl has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"You can thank the DA for that": Pilot vents about the high cost of living in Cape Town, SA relates

"You can thank the DA for that": Pilot vents about the high cost of living in Cape Town, SA relates

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town pilot's impassioned video highlights the crippling cost of living, arguing that R100,000 a month is insufficient for a family in the Mother City.

Capitec rebrands to align with insurance and telecom growth

Capitec rebrands to align with insurance and telecom growth

People

2 months ago

Capitec's rebrand reflects its evolution beyond banking into an all-in-one lifestyle hub, impacting over 25 million South Africans with expanded services.

"Well done, circuit breakers": Redhill School shines at World Robotics Olympiad, SA impressed

"Well done, circuit breakers": Redhill School shines at World Robotics Olympiad, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

Redhill School's Future Innovators excelled at the World Robotics Olympiad, dominating the competition and sending three learners to the National Finals.

"Keep pushing, mfanakithi": Young man documents second day of journey to rebuild his life, SA moved

"Keep pushing, mfanakithi": Young man documents second day of journey to rebuild his life, SA moved

People

2 months ago

A young South African man shares his journey of selling amagwinya door-to-door, overcoming anxiety and winning community support with each fatcake sold.

"What we call parenting": Young girl shows off motor mechanic skills with radiator water test

"What we call parenting": Young girl shows off motor mechanic skills with radiator water test

People

2 months ago

Young South African Queen Faith Mechanics astounds viewers by confidently performing a radiator water test, displaying impressive skills alongside her father.

"My fear as a child": Snake rescuer finds giant reptile inside toilet bowl, SA distressed

"My fear as a child": Snake rescuer finds giant reptile inside toilet bowl, SA distressed

People

2 months ago

A terrifying video by snake handler Slangboere shows a large snake in a toilet, vanishing into the pipes, igniting fear among South Africans about toilet snakes.

"Don't pick up the head": Woman conquers extreme phobia in intense snake handling clip, SA amused

"Don't pick up the head": Woman conquers extreme phobia in intense snake handling clip, SA amused

People

2 months ago

A South African woman hilariously confronted her snake phobia by holding a massive Albino Burmese Python, earning both laughter and admiration online.

"When art meets art": SK original makes a dope portrait of Akira Nakai, impressing Mzansi

"When art meets art": SK original makes a dope portrait of Akira Nakai, impressing Mzansi

People

2 months ago

Johannesburg artist SK captivated audiences with a live portrait of Akira Nakai, creator of RAUH-Welt Begriff, at the Montecasino Idle Auto Expo on 1 August 2026.

"Uncle Sydney for president": Security guard wins over SA with enthusiastic school arrival routine

"Uncle Sydney for president": Security guard wins over SA with enthusiastic school arrival routine

People

2 months ago

Uncle Syd, a beloved security officer, greets learners with fist bumps and hugs at a Gauteng primary school, creating heartwarming experiences for all.

Bongiwe Mati