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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Stories like this give headaches": Mom and son blow R18 million on reckless lifestyle, SA aggrieved

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"You always come to our rescue": Mbali Nhlapho shares an easy way to clean suede shoes, SA wowed

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

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"Dine-in fees should be illegal": Customer refuses to tip after seeing dining fee charge, SA debates

People

3 months ago

"What a horrific way to die": Australian fisherman dies after being attacked by shark, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Side hustle is a need": Woman shares tips on securing a Takealot delivery job, SA debates

People

3 months ago

"Lucky to be alive": Motorist plunges off Swartkops River bridge in Gqeberha, SA stunned

People

3 months ago

"Salute hustler": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s morning content earns him respect online, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

A Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver shared his inspiring morning routine in a viral Facebook video showing him praying before starting his day, warming hearts online.

"She looks so sad": Bride forced to remove makeup before entering church, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A viral TikTok clip showed the moment a Nigerian bride had to remove her wedding makeup to enter a church with a strict no-makeup policy, sparking an online debate.

"Parents with purpose": BMW i8 worth R1.3M spotted at UJ student parking lot, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a BMW i8 and other luxury cars in the University of Johannesburg student parking lot, sparking a massive online reaction.

"Power of TikTok": Free State protesters clear road for viral American TikTok skateboarder, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A TikTok video showed an American skateboarder being granted passage through a road protest in the Free State, while other motorists were forced to turn back.

"You're genuinely happy": Wollies employee celebrates promotion from scullery to barista, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A TikTok user was in disbelief when, for the first time in his life, he received a promotion, moving from the scullery to being a barrister for Woolworths.

"This gives me goose bumps": Couple graduates with MBAs together and set sights on PhDs, SA inspired

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A TikTok video showed a South African couple collecting their MBA degrees together on stage before announcing their plans to pursue PhDs. earning praise online.

"We love him": Ramaphosa cracks 'child labour' joke with youngsters at Hillside Aluminium, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A TikTok video showed President Cyril Ramaphosa joking about "child labour" after meeting youthful-looking learners at the Hillside Aluminium plant in Richards Bay.

"Keep your spirits up": American man gives a tour of his hantavirus quarantine unit, SA moved

People

3 months ago

TikTok user @jakerosmarin shared a viral room tour of the National Quarantine Unit in Omaha, Nebraska, as he undergoes medical observation for hantavirus.

"That's petiness": Rachel throws shade at 'Mrs Kolisi' in her apron while cooking, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Mother of two Rachel Kolisi amused social media users after sharing a video where she edited her ‘Mrs Kolisi’ apron to read ‘Mrs Kolisi’ with a black.

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