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

1414 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"You had me in tears": Sara-Jayne Makwala-King shares her adoption story and search for her SA roots

"You had me in tears": Sara-Jayne Makwala-King shares her adoption story and search for her SA roots

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

"Sending you love": Man officially throws in the towel on job searching for 2025, SA relates

"Sending you love": Man officially throws in the towel on job searching for 2025, SA relates

People

15 days ago

"Where are your offices?": Lawyer shares legal advice on lobola and prenup, SA questions

"Where are your offices?": Lawyer shares legal advice on lobola and prenup, SA questions

People

16 days ago

"He deserves this": Family rewards employee's 15 years of service with special car gift, SA moved

"He deserves this": Family rewards employee's 15 years of service with special car gift, SA moved

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"Beautiful home": US-based woman flaunts KZN rural mansion on return home, SA impressed

"Beautiful home": US-based woman flaunts KZN rural mansion on return home, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"Some people don't think": Amazon driver encounters snakes at delivery home, SA astonished

"Some people don't think": Amazon driver encounters snakes at delivery home, SA astonished

People

16 days ago

"Give that man a raise": Healthcare worker sings and dances for hospital kids, SA moved

"Give that man a raise": Healthcare worker sings and dances for hospital kids, SA moved

People

16 days ago

A TikTok video of a healthcare worker singing and dancing in a kids' ward melted hearts, earning praise for his extraordinary compassion and love for his job.

"The system is rigged": Young woman vents about unemployment, SA relates

"The system is rigged": Young woman vents about unemployment, SA relates

People

16 days ago

A South African woman's video about unemployment, job search struggles, and societal guilt resonates with many people, sparking widespread online discussion.

"She's solution-driven": Domestic worker seeks new car from her boss after bumping hers, SA moved

"She's solution-driven": Domestic worker seeks new car from her boss after bumping hers, SA moved

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

A video of Thembi the helper, humorously asking her boss, Malcom, for a new Toyota Urban Cruiser after bumping hers, captured hearts and praise online.

"Next we're going to public schools": Empty scenes from Yeoville clinic sparks debate

"Next we're going to public schools": Empty scenes from Yeoville clinic sparks debate

People

17 days ago

A video of a suprisingly empty Yeoville Clinic in Johannesburg sparked an online debate about public healthcare access and Operation Dudula's influence.

"Run for your life": Woman records cheering noise from Hawaii balcony during tsunami alert, SA moved

"Run for your life": Woman records cheering noise from Hawaii balcony during tsunami alert, SA moved

People

17 days ago

A woman stood on a balcony in Hawaii and captured eerie cheers during a tsunami alert, leaving her wondering if everyone was safe or just united.

"As long as the food will be warm": Woman shares meal-warming trick using kettle, SA in stitches

"As long as the food will be warm": Woman shares meal-warming trick using kettle, SA in stitches

People

17 days ago

A local woman shared an amusing video showing an electric kettle used to warm food, sparking thousands of views and funny comments from entertained users.

"We're rooting for you": 26-year-old mother's return to high school inspires resilience and hope

"We're rooting for you": 26-year-old mother's return to high school inspires resilience and hope

People

17 days ago

A 26-year-old mother bravely returned to Grade 11, sharing her inspiring journey and reminding everyone to keep trying. Internet users were impressed and inspired.

"The world needs more people like you": SA loves employer's home rules for her domestic worker

"The world needs more people like you": SA loves employer's home rules for her domestic worker

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A stay-at-home wife shared her thoughtful approach to maintaining a positive and respectful relationship with her domestic worker, inspiring many online.

"Give him his flowers": Afrikaner farmer in US hops onto Magumba challenge while on duty, SA moved

"Give him his flowers": Afrikaner farmer in US hops onto Magumba challenge while on duty, SA moved

People

18 days ago

A South African farmer working in America recorded an incredible Magumba dance challenge video, earning him praise and playful Christmas invitations from fans.

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