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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

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"He will go far in maths": Zuluboy's brilliance in mathematics impresses Mzansi

"He will go far in maths": Zuluboy's brilliance in mathematics impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Sounds fascinating": Dr Seani Rananga makes SA proud with AI development, SA impressed

"Sounds fascinating": Dr Seani Rananga makes SA proud with AI development, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

"That's half a million in rands": Farmer loses 30k cabbage heads, shows pic of devastation, SA moved

"That's half a million in rands": Farmer loses 30k cabbage heads, shows pic of devastation, SA moved

People

2 months ago

"Bravo to everyone involved": South Africans open their wallets for SPCA hero to get surgery

"Bravo to everyone involved": South Africans open their wallets for SPCA hero to get surgery

People

2 months ago

"We are proud as Mpumalanga": Homecoming of Miss African Beauty Universe has SA moved

"We are proud as Mpumalanga": Homecoming of Miss African Beauty Universe has SA moved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Sunbake come forward": Boy's wholesome moment with delivery driver has SA calling for a Sunbake ad

"Sunbake come forward": Boy's wholesome moment with delivery driver has SA calling for a Sunbake ad

People

2 months ago

"Very good information": Snake expert debunks dangerous first-aid myth with scary snakebite photo

"Very good information": Snake expert debunks dangerous first-aid myth with scary snakebite photo

People

2 months ago

A snake expert warns that using a tourniquet on puff adder bites worsens tissue damage and the risk of cardiac arrest, challenging common first-aid misconceptions.

Faulty fuel sensors in 2,208 Toyota SUVs may leave motorists stranded on the roadside

Faulty fuel sensors in 2,208 Toyota SUVs may leave motorists stranded on the roadside

People

2 months ago

Toyota recalls 2,208 Urban Cruiser SUVs in South Africa over telemetry faults, risking unexpected breakdowns for working families amid rising living costs.

Experts warn that online gambling may deepen financial woes for struggling households

Experts warn that online gambling may deepen financial woes for struggling households

People

2 months ago

More than half of citizens earning over R8,000 resort to online betting amid rising costs, risking their financial stability, according to an Old Mutual report.

Sharing harmful messages is a punishable offence following the latest High Court decision

Sharing harmful messages is a punishable offence following the latest High Court decision

People

2 months ago

A High Court ruling establishes that forwarding harmful content in group chats incurs full legal liability, risking fines or prison for app users.

"How is this possible?": Toddler chess prodigy stuns SA with impressive skills playing with brother

"How is this possible?": Toddler chess prodigy stuns SA with impressive skills playing with brother

People

2 months ago

A South African toddler astonished viewers with her advanced chess skills in a TikTok video, executing complex moves that left experienced players amazed.

"South Africa is love": CoolStoryBru reacts to mocked guard's new car and cash gift, SA moved

"South Africa is love": CoolStoryBru reacts to mocked guard's new car and cash gift, SA moved

People

2 months ago

A local security guard, Teboho Kabayi, humiliated in public, receives a BMW and R30,000 from ScaryByte, inspiring hope and kindness across the nation.

"That's not Usher, that's Gusher": Usher's lookalike trends after concert drama

"That's not Usher, that's Gusher": Usher's lookalike trends after concert drama

People

2 months ago

A man resembling Usher went viral after comments on a fan's awkward concert moment, igniting laughter in Mzansi and sparking debates on personal boundaries.

"Stop the cars and wait": SA motorists' drama in the snow on the R58 has Mzansi concerned

"Stop the cars and wait": SA motorists' drama in the snow on the R58 has Mzansi concerned

People

2 months ago

Video footage reveals motorists struggling on the R58 amid heavy snow on 29 July 2026, raising concerns over road safety and conditions for travellers.

"That's a salary": 14-year-old's R10K monthly allowance sparks a viral debate

"That's a salary": 14-year-old's R10K monthly allowance sparks a viral debate

People

2 months ago

A teenager's R10,000 monthly allowance sparks debate on parenting, financial literacy, and entitlement in a viral Reddit thread, igniting widespread reactions.

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