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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

3271 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"That was me yesterday": Woman’s R11k salary budget calculations leave South Africans relating

"That was me yesterday": Woman’s R11k salary budget calculations leave South Africans relating

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"This would make my morning": Receptionist's vibrant daily cheer warms woman's heart, SA moved

"This would make my morning": Receptionist's vibrant daily cheer warms woman's heart, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Stop annoying us": SA reacts to Nigerian king's call for Mzansi to be under Nigerian leadership

"Stop annoying us": SA reacts to Nigerian king's call for Mzansi to be under Nigerian leadership

People

3 months ago

"Most people won't understand": Zimbabwean woman breaks out in worship during engagement, SA moved

"Most people won't understand": Zimbabwean woman breaks out in worship during engagement, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"You are so humble": Nigerian man calls for nationals to apologise to South Africa, SA moved

"You are so humble": Nigerian man calls for nationals to apologise to South Africa, SA moved

People

3 months ago

"They all look shocked": New Miss Italia Bologna causes an online stir

"They all look shocked": New Miss Italia Bologna causes an online stir

People

3 months ago

"SARS is very happy": Taxi driver shows how tap-to-pay digital payments work, SA divided

"SARS is very happy": Taxi driver shows how tap-to-pay digital payments work, SA divided

People

3 months ago

A young South African taxi driver uses a Tappy wristband for cashless fares, triggering mixed online reactions about convenience and tax exposure concerns.

"What a throwback": Korean foodie sparks nostalgia with Cape Town vs Durban snack taste test

"What a throwback": Korean foodie sparks nostalgia with Cape Town vs Durban snack taste test

People

3 months ago

A Korean foodie in SA sparked nostalgia with a Cape Town vs Durban snack taste test on Instagram, comparing classics like Foxi Puffs and Coo-ee sodas.

"No place like home": Fitness entrepreneur announces move back to SA, Mzansi welcomes him

"No place like home": Fitness entrepreneur announces move back to SA, Mzansi welcomes him

People

3 months ago

Fitness entrepreneur Jenz Robinson returns to South Africa after 20 years abroad, aiming to elevate local fitness standards and inspire change in the industry.

"You'll arrive even earlier": Cape Town man turns public taxi into private ride for R200, SA amused

"You'll arrive even earlier": Cape Town man turns public taxi into private ride for R200, SA amused

People

3 months ago

A Cape Town man went viral after paying R200 for a taxi to himself, skipping stops and turning public transport into a private ride, delighting Mzansi online.

"They should consider Orania": Man breaks down reasons Afrikaner refugee applications are denied

"They should consider Orania": Man breaks down reasons Afrikaner refugee applications are denied

People

3 months ago

Mornay Botha outlines why Afrikaner refugee applicants in the US receive ineligibility letters, highlighting the importance of credible future persecution claims.

"Bless his hustle": SA impressed by Joburg entrepreneur who sells coffee on the streets

"Bless his hustle": SA impressed by Joburg entrepreneur who sells coffee on the streets

People

3 months ago

A man from Alexandra sells tea, coffee, and cookies from a boiler backpack, earning R1500 daily. Viewers admire his entrepreneurial spirit amid unemployment.

"About to become a millionaire": SA Techie builds 'FokOffMense' app to block spam for good, SA wowed

"About to become a millionaire": SA Techie builds 'FokOffMense' app to block spam for good, SA wowed

People

3 months ago

A South African developer created 'FokOffMense', an app that blocks spam calls, addressing personal frustrations and resonating with users across the nation.

"Ok'salayo, he will drink again": Old video of King Misuzulu with Shembe has SA cracking jokes

"Ok'salayo, he will drink again": Old video of King Misuzulu with Shembe has SA cracking jokes

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A resurfaced clip of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini and Shembe leader Dumisani Shembe shows surprising camaraderie, sparking humour amid recent controversies.

Chicago-based SA man shares rarest Springboks memorabilia and claims he spent the most on the team

Chicago-based SA man shares rarest Springboks memorabilia and claims he spent the most on the team

People

3 months ago

A South African in Chicago showcases his dedication, flying to Johannesburg to support the Springboks with rare memorabilia, including the 1995 World Cup matchball.

Bongiwe Mati