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

1451 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Food for the soul": Khayelitsha choir performs powerful ancestral song at Signal Hill, SA moved

"Food for the soul": Khayelitsha choir performs powerful ancestral song at Signal Hill, SA moved

People

5 months ago

What a testimony": Man shows his transformation from drug addict to a graduate, SA inspired

What a testimony": Man shows his transformation from drug addict to a graduate, SA inspired

People

5 months ago

"In Africa, we support each other": Ugandan soldiers joyfully sing Sotho hymn on bus, SA entertained

"In Africa, we support each other": Ugandan soldiers joyfully sing Sotho hymn on bus, SA entertained

People

5 months ago

"You don't know how to shop": Woman shows R600 Pick n Pay groceries, SA divided

"You don't know how to shop": Woman shows R600 Pick n Pay groceries, SA divided

People

5 months ago

"He looks like a zombie in a movie": Scary madala captured at the police station, SA speculates

"He looks like a zombie in a movie": Scary madala captured at the police station, SA speculates

People

5 months ago

"God will elevate you to the next rank": Police officer buys food for the homeless, SA touched

"God will elevate you to the next rank": Police officer buys food for the homeless, SA touched

People

5 months ago

"You met a West African brother": SA defends local men after woman shares date filled with red flags

"You met a West African brother": SA defends local men after woman shares date filled with red flags

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An American woman In SA shared a story time of her date with a man who claimed to be from Mzansi. He had many red flags that left people doubting he was a local.

"What a country": Traffic officer dances with learners after stopping transport driver, SA moved

"What a country": Traffic officer dances with learners after stopping transport driver, SA moved

People

5 months ago

A school transport driver shared a video of his learners dancing with a law officer after he was pulled over. Many online users said the kids saved him from a fine.

"These are beautiful": 18-year-old silences doubters with stunning luxury candles business, SA wowed

"These are beautiful": 18-year-old silences doubters with stunning luxury candles business, SA wowed

People

5 months ago

A teenager shares texts of a friend laughing at her candle business idea. Her stunning handmade candles post went viral after sharing it online proving haters wrong.

"It's a vibe": 2 Gents get out of a taxi and show off fire dance moves in traffic, SA entertained

"It's a vibe": 2 Gents get out of a taxi and show off fire dance moves in traffic, SA entertained

People

5 months ago

A clip of two guys dancing in the middle of traffic had Mzansi vibing. Their smooth move stole the show, with online users wishing to see them often in traffic.

"It's her land, though": Woman builds rental unit at home but mom takes over profit, SA divided

"It's her land, though": Woman builds rental unit at home but mom takes over profit, SA divided

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A lady built a rental unit at her mom's house only to lose it when her mom sold the home. Online users were divided as some defended the mom. Others were outraged.

"What a cute gesture": Woman surprises former teacher with emotional birthday gift, SA touched

"What a cute gesture": Woman surprises former teacher with emotional birthday gift, SA touched

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A lady went to her former high school to surprise her favourite teacher with a portrait of her late father, leaving her in tears. Her post warmed online hearts.

“An amazing start to life”: Nurses' Zulu hymn for newborn baby leaves parents emotional, SA moved

“An amazing start to life”: Nurses' Zulu hymn for newborn baby leaves parents emotional, SA moved

People

5 months ago

A group of nurses sang a touching Zulu hymn over a newborn while surrounding his cot moving the parents and social media with their heartfelt gesture.

"They will never forget this": Learners uninvitedly join couple married at union building, SA amused

"They will never forget this": Learners uninvitedly join couple married at union building, SA amused

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A couple's wedding walk at Union Building took an unexpected turn when school learners joined in, singing and stepping along, leaving SA entertained and moved.

"We are here for you": Man learns of mom's passing on his way to graduate, SA moved

"We are here for you": Man learns of mom's passing on his way to graduate, SA moved

People

5 months ago

A young man who was helped by TikTok users with an outfit and a graduation gown shared heartbreaking news of his mom's passing on his way to the ceremony.

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