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

"Suspend everyone involved": Commentary on embarrassing schoolyard brawl between parents

"Suspend everyone involved": Commentary on embarrassing schoolyard brawl between parents

People

2 months ago

"I knew what I was capable of": Chloe Stuart smashes racing records while running businesses at 17

Exclusive

"I knew what I was capable of": Chloe Stuart smashes racing records while running businesses at 17

People

2 months ago

Experts advise job seekers to verify recruiters amid surge in fraudulent listings

Experts advise job seekers to verify recruiters amid surge in fraudulent listings

People

2 months ago

"You have to start from somewhere": Limpopo woman rises from till packer to branch manager

"You have to start from somewhere": Limpopo woman rises from till packer to branch manager

People

2 months ago

"Such wonderful learners": High school learners throw a baby shower for a teacher, SA moved

"Such wonderful learners": High school learners throw a baby shower for a teacher, SA moved

People

2 months ago

"Cupcake is a cool guy": Student greets the President as 'Mr Cupcake' before hugging him, SA amused

"Cupcake is a cool guy": Student greets the President as 'Mr Cupcake' before hugging him, SA amused

People

2 months ago

"Malema is not at peace": Man criticises Julius Malema over Madlanga Commission remarks, SA supports

"Malema is not at peace": Man criticises Julius Malema over Madlanga Commission remarks, SA supports

People

2 months ago

A TikTok user challenges Julius Malema's behaviour at the Madlanga Commission, claiming it reveals anxiety and a guilty conscience. Viewer reactions abound.

"Come home, stop embarrassing us": Nigerian woman pleads with Chidimma to return home

"Come home, stop embarrassing us": Nigerian woman pleads with Chidimma to return home

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian woman urges Chidimma Adetshina to abandon her legal battle in South Africa and return home, sparking fierce online debate over her citizenship.

"English is a menace": Desire sees flames while teaching her son English grammar, SA in stitches

"English is a menace": Desire sees flames while teaching her son English grammar, SA in stitches

People

2 months ago

Mom Desire's attempt to teach her son about singular and plural verbs spirals into confusion, capturing relatable laughter from South Africans on Instagram.

"The wedding part": SA reacts to Rachel John's teaser of wedding bells

"The wedding part": SA reacts to Rachel John's teaser of wedding bells

People

2 months ago

Dutch influencer Rachel John filmed a playful 'Get Ready With Me' video with local children in Jeffreys Bay, igniting wedding speculation with Siya Kolisi.

"Sharing is caring": DA and ANC set political differences aside to share a braai during campaigns

"Sharing is caring": DA and ANC set political differences aside to share a braai during campaigns

People

2 months ago

Cilliers Brink shared a viral video of DA members sharing boerewors with ANC volunteers at a Pretoria campaign event, showcasing a moment of unity amid rivalry.

"It's been happening since 1994": SA divided over officer's use of police van for personal errands

"It's been happening since 1994": SA divided over officer's use of police van for personal errands

People

2 months ago

A viral TikTok shows an off-duty officer loading groceries into a police van, igniting debate in South Africa over police resource use and public trust.

"I suffered the same in Mozambique": SA woman confronted in US over 'mabahambe' protests

"I suffered the same in Mozambique": SA woman confronted in US over 'mabahambe' protests

People

2 months ago

A South African woman in the US faces backlash from fellow Africans over the anti-immigrant 'Mabahambe' protests, sparking widespread reactions online.

"It's good to be multilingual": Man praises Madlanga Commission's work in multilingual video

"It's good to be multilingual": Man praises Madlanga Commission's work in multilingual video

People

2 months ago

Christo Thurston's viral TikTok blends Sepedi, Sesotho, English, and isiZulu, leaving viewers amused as he humorously praises the Madlanga Commission's work.

Authorities step up surprise inspections on estate residents employing domestic workers

Authorities step up surprise inspections on estate residents employing domestic workers

People

2 months ago

Authorities conduct surprise raids on Western Cape estates targeting undocumented workers. Ensure compliance with labour laws to avoid penalties.

Bongiwe Mati