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

1028 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be united with SA family

"We need to bring this girl back": Woman living in Nigeria desperate to be unite...

9 days ago

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedding, SA impressed

"She knows her worth": Zulu bride dances with confidence at her traditional wedd...

9 days ago

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his funeral, SA touched

"She did it out of love": Widow shares final kiss with her late husband at his f...

10 days ago

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months, SA touched

"You didn't fail": Woman apologises to her late mom for divorcing after 7 months...

10 days ago

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

"This is crucial information": Man shares plug for free online courses, SA moved

10 days ago

"Activism has no bounds": Man spreads Justice4Cwecwe message at groove, SA touched

"Activism has no bounds": Man spreads Justice4Cwecwe message at groove, SA touch...

10 days ago

"Give her baby back": Wildlife farm owner angers a lioness after picking its cub, SA warns

"Give her baby back": Wildlife farm owner angers a lioness after picking its cub, SA warns

A wildlife farm owner shared a video showing a lioness protecting her cub, with social media users warning him about the risks of provoking the animal.

"We just manage": Woman opens up about hardships of living in Cape Town townships, SA relates

"We just manage": Woman opens up about hardships of living in Cape Town townships, SA relates

A woman shared the struggles of living in Cape Town's townships, urging those who can to leave. Her video sparked a debate on safety and living conditions.

"Super proud of you": SA celebrates hardworking waitress after graduating

"Super proud of you": SA celebrates hardworking waitress after graduating

A young lady shared her journey of balancing work at a restaurant and her studies. She proudly celebrated her graduation, inspiring others to keep pushing forward.

"They got the memo": Woman spends birthday with 2 tortoises in her home, SA amused

"They got the memo": Woman spends birthday with 2 tortoises in her home, SA amused

A local woman celebrated her special day with two tortoises and a chocolate cake in bed. Her TikTok video of the unique celebration left social media users in awe.

"Let's repent guys": SA astonished by a swarm of grasshoppers at a petrol station

"Let's repent guys": SA astonished by a swarm of grasshoppers at a petrol station

A local woman shared a TikTok video of an insect-infested filling station, sparking shock and debate online. Many linked the scene to Bible prophecies.

"Sorry, mama": Woman fumes after face reacts to online skincare products, SA astonished

"Sorry, mama": Woman fumes after face reacts to online skincare products, SA astonished

A local babe showed off her swollen face caused by the Nivea cellular Luminous 630 Anti-dark Spot Bundle that she bought from Takealot for R599, leaving SA stunned.

"Give kids a break": Teacher finds empty classroom after learners agree to extra lessons, SA divided

"Give kids a break": Teacher finds empty classroom after learners agree to extra lessons, SA divided

A Grade 12 teacher showed an empty classroom after agreeing to help learners during the holidays sparked a debate on social media about balancing studies and rest.

"You're one in a million": Woman returns to the filling station after underpaying, SA impressed

"You're one in a million": Woman returns to the filling station after underpaying, SA impressed

An honest woman won hearts online after she returned to pay for a petrol station error. The petrol attendant had charged her 10% of her fuel amount.

"She must be new": Woman reviews salary of shop assistant earning under than R5K, SA astonished

"She must be new": Woman reviews salary of shop assistant earning under than R5K, SA astonished

A content creator shared a salary review of a sales assistant earning R4.1K, raising concerns about how they manage necessities like food and transport.

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