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

1450 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"We're all behind you": Gogo of Bergview College victim speaks out at a march, SA shows support

"We're all behind you": Gogo of Bergview College victim speaks out at a march, SA shows support

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"It rains everywhere": Woman finds evidence of possible infidelity in partner's car, SA divided

"It rains everywhere": Woman finds evidence of possible infidelity in partner's car, SA divided

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"This needs a national shutdown": Gogo speaks against GBV at Matatiela march, SA moved

"This needs a national shutdown": Gogo speaks against GBV at Matatiela march, SA moved

People

4 months ago

"A new chapter": Dr Celiwe Dada shows first step in divorcing alleged abusive hubby, SA celebrates

"A new chapter": Dr Celiwe Dada shows first step in divorcing alleged abusive hubby, SA celebrates

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Be careful next time": Elon Musk reveals payment to 13th baby mama before paternity tests, SA wowed

"Be careful next time": Elon Musk reveals payment to 13th baby mama before paternity tests, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Thanks for looking out": Content creator breaks down how she earned R12k in 2 weeks, SA motivated

"Thanks for looking out": Content creator breaks down how she earned R12k in 2 weeks, SA motivated

People

4 months ago

"This is a first": Pest control exposes cockroach hiding spot in a home, SA shivers

"This is a first": Pest control exposes cockroach hiding spot in a home, SA shivers

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A pest controller shared a shocking video of cockroaches hiding in a couch in numbers. Online users wondered how the owners lived after seeing the crawling insects.

"Unspeakable joy": Couple stuns with a tour of their stunning new home, SA impressed

"Unspeakable joy": Couple stuns with a tour of their stunning new home, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A husband and his wife shared a TikTok video showing off their newly purchased four-bedroom Cape Town home, leaving Mzansi in awe of the stunning space.

"May she enjoy retirement": Nurses bid farewell to colleague after 44 years of service, SA touched

"May she enjoy retirement": Nurses bid farewell to colleague after 44 years of service, SA touched

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A son captured her retiring nursing mom's heartfelt farewell from her colleagues and patients after 44 years of service, leaving social media users emotional.

"This is responsible parenting: 13-year-old boy prepares heartwarming meal for family, SA impressed

"This is responsible parenting: 13-year-old boy prepares heartwarming meal for family, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A 13-year-old boy showcased his impressive cooking skills in a video, earning praise for his ability to prepare a hearty meal like a pro from impressed online users.

"Sorry to see you go": US family of 8 given deadline to exit the country, SA divided

"Sorry to see you go": US family of 8 given deadline to exit the country, SA divided

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A mom shared her emotional visa renewal battle in SA, where only half of her family was allowed to stay, forcing them to start packing for America again.

"This one looks hungry": Wild lioness jumps onto high-walled residential gate, SA stunned

"This one looks hungry": Wild lioness jumps onto high-walled residential gate, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

A lioness was caught on CCTV in Rongai, Kenya jumping a tall residential gate and perching on top, scanning for prey, leaving people in awe and fear.

"I will fight for my child": Mom vows to get justice for daughter after alleged school trauma

"I will fight for my child": Mom vows to get justice for daughter after alleged school trauma

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A mother refused to back down after her seven-year-old daughter was allegedly violated at school, vowing for justice no matter the cost, leaving SA proud.

"This is beautiful": Humble man's solo midnight birthday celebration touches Mzansi hearts

"This is beautiful": Humble man's solo midnight birthday celebration touches Mzansi hearts

People

4 months ago

A humble young man celebrated his birthday alone, blowing out candles and praying in a video he shared on TikTok leaving social media users touched.

"He is good looking": Man boldly calls Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva handsome, SA divided

"He is good looking": Man boldly calls Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva handsome, SA divided

People

4 months ago

A man's compliment about Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva's look had social media buzzing. Some were disappointed, while others supported him.

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