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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This is how it's done": Woman shows impressive R30 Shoprite lunch and dessert, SA amazed

"This is how it's done": Woman shows impressive R30 Shoprite lunch and...

People

12 days ago

"He is no refugee material": Afrikaner man leads igwijo backed by farm workers, SA entertained

"He is no refugee material": Afrikaner man leads igwijo backed by farm...

People

12 days ago

"United by the struggle": Woman shows how they survive winter in the squatter camp, SA moved

"United by the struggle": Woman shows how they survive winter in the squatter...

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

"Growth begins at home": Ntsika Qaba turns passion into power with rising streetwear label

"Growth begins at home": Ntsika Qaba turns passion into power with rising...

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

"The husband knows something": Wedding guest shows up in white wedding gown, SA astonished

"The husband knows something": Wedding guest shows up in white wedding gown,...

Family and Relationships

13 days ago

"Awesome": BMW celebrates Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic art in their i5 Flow NOTSOKANA, SA moved

"Awesome": BMW celebrates Dr Esther Mahlangu's iconic art in their i5 Flow...

People

13 days ago

"Tag Gayton McKenzie": Netballer from Nyanga seeks help to compete in Paris, SA touched

"Tag Gayton McKenzie": Netballer from Nyanga seeks help to compete in Paris, SA touched

People

13 days ago

A 16-year-old netballer from Nyanga shared her journey and hopes of going to Paris. Her TikTok inspired thousands and got people offering to help fund her trip.

"Pets are family": Dog becomes star after groom's family gifts it during umembeso, SA in stitches

"Pets are family": Dog becomes star after groom's family gifts it during umembeso, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

13 days ago

A dog named Ben 10 stole the show at umembeso after being gifted two blankets, shocking guests. TikTok users laughed and cried at once, warming hearts online.

"Trouble vibes": BMW drivers stun with spinning skills in traffic intersection, SA impressed

"Trouble vibes": BMW drivers stun with spinning skills in traffic intersection, SA impressed

People

13 days ago

Three BMWs spun through a traffic intersection, showing off car control and engine power before vanishing as sirens blared. Online users couldn’t get enough.

"Next time, please invite me": Woman gives UK restaurant staff hell for food served, SA in stitches

"Next time, please invite me": Woman gives UK restaurant staff hell for food served, SA in stitches

People

15 days ago

A woman living in the UK ate a meal at a restaurant and refused to pay the bill. She humorously flashed her bank cards, showing she had the money.

"This is a role model": Mining tycoon celebrates launch of new truck fleet, SA impressed

"This is a role model": Mining tycoon celebrates launch of new truck fleet, SA impressed

People

15 days ago

Mining mogul MySol celebrated a fleet of truck deliveries, a few weeks after gifting himself a Brabus worth R20 M. He toasted with his employees.

"The future is bright": Proud police officer rocks uniform to her graduation, SA impressed

"The future is bright": Proud police officer rocks uniform to her graduation, SA impressed

People

15 days ago

A proud police officer graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Forensic Science and Technology, wearing full uniform. The lady received love on social media.

"The older kids are over it": Mom of 11 announces 12th pregnancy in style, SA astonished

"The older kids are over it": Mom of 11 announces 12th pregnancy in style, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

An American mom of 11 pretended to be raping a popular rap song and mention she had 12 kids. The children did not take note of the cute pregnancy reveal.

"Enjoy the Motherland": American couple sell their home and relocates to Mzansi, SA touched

"Enjoy the Motherland": American couple sell their home and relocates to Mzansi, SA touched

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

An American family of five relocated to South Africa permanently. In a post shared on TikTok, they shared that their friends questioned their decision.

"Our Sheldon Cooper":18-year-old University of Pretoria graduate shares inspiring journey, SA moved

"Our Sheldon Cooper":18-year-old University of Pretoria graduate shares inspiring journey, SA moved

People

15 days ago

18-year-old Hazel Ntuli spoke highly of the University of Pretoria, and shared her plans to further her studies beyond a master's degree, leaving Mzansi inspired.

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