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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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"Beautiful interaction": isiXhosa lecturer starstruck by legendary thespian, SA moved

"Beautiful interaction": isiXhosa lecturer starstruck by legendary thespian, SA moved

People

3 months ago

"Our world is full of sadness": South African woman amazed by squatter camp in Italy, SA astonished

"Our world is full of sadness": South African woman amazed by squatter camp in Italy, SA astonished

People

3 months ago

"So funny": Mark Bell's reaction to trying mageu with Dolly for the first time has SA in stitches

"So funny": Mark Bell's reaction to trying mageu with Dolly for the first time has SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

"The kids love you": Siya Kolisi's 'bae' reunites with Eastern Cape kids, SA touched

"The kids love you": Siya Kolisi's 'bae' reunites with Eastern Cape kids, SA touched

People

3 months ago

"She looks angry": Sad-looking bride and groom look miserable during wedding celebration, SA stunned

"She looks angry": Sad-looking bride and groom look miserable during wedding celebration, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Stowaway snake found on commercial 9-hour TUI flight from Mexico to London

Stowaway snake found on commercial 9-hour TUI flight from Mexico to London

People

3 months ago

"So childish and funny": South African man playfully provokes Chinese man, SA in stitches

"So childish and funny": South African man playfully provokes Chinese man, SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

A South African man entertained a Chinese man with a spontaneous Kung Fu display, sparking laughter and comments on boredom being a choice in the country.

"They are my favourite": Shopper shows affordable Lululemon and Victoria's Secret finds, SA wowed

"They are my favourite": Shopper shows affordable Lululemon and Victoria's Secret finds, SA wowed

Politics

3 months ago

Discover Lululemon and Victoria's Secret activewear for under R130 at JAM Clothing in Umhlanga, a steal compared to Dubai prices of R1,100 to R2,800.

"You are smart": Lundi critiques selective GBV outrage, reacting to King Misuzulu's viral video

"You are smart": Lundi critiques selective GBV outrage, reacting to King Misuzulu's viral video

People

3 months ago

South African life coach Lundi critiques women's selective outrage towards high-profile GBV cases, sparking debate on societal attitudes towards abuse.

"Love your humbleness": Zimbabwean woman thanks South Africa for hosting foreign nationals, SA moved

"Love your humbleness": Zimbabwean woman thanks South Africa for hosting foreign nationals, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A Zimbabwean woman thanks South Africa for hosting millions of immigrants, urging gratitude over bitterness, sparking widespread appreciation across Africa.

"Always so insightful": Bianca weighs in on what happened to the Viljoens' riches, SA debates

"Always so insightful": Bianca weighs in on what happened to the Viljoens' riches, SA debates

People

3 months ago

TikTok user Bianca questions Peet Viljoen's wealth amid financial discrepancies, as lawyers clash over asset claims in the alleged Tammy Taylor scam case.

"He looks so bored": Queen Mdolomba’s last TikTok post before the big scandal has SA in debate

"He looks so bored": Queen Mdolomba’s last TikTok post before the big scandal has SA in debate

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Queen Mdolomba's final TikTok with King Misizulu contrasts sharply with leaked footage of alleged abuse, sparking a wave of support from South Africans.

"I'm so happy": Shoprite Sixty60 store launch leaves South Africans hopeful for jobs

"I'm so happy": Shoprite Sixty60 store launch leaves South Africans hopeful for jobs

People

3 months ago

Shoprite employees and bike drivers celebrate the launch of Sixty60 delivery service, igniting discussions on local jobs and past concerns over undocumented workers.

"Malema warned us": Venda man allegedly assaulted after being mistaken for a foreigner, SA stunned

"Malema warned us": Venda man allegedly assaulted after being mistaken for a foreigner, SA stunned

People

3 months ago

A Venda man was assaulted and robbed by anti-illegal immigration protesters in Alexandra, sparking concerns over deepening tribal divisions in South Africa.

"Got me crying and smiling ": Keegan Gordon's R42K fundraising effort for needy dad, SA moved

"Got me crying and smiling ": Keegan Gordon's R42K fundraising effort for needy dad, SA moved

People

3 months ago

BigManKG surprises Sibusiso with R42,000 raised by the community, transforming his life from poverty to hope, as he weeps in gratitude at the generous gesture.

Bongiwe Mati