Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), 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 (2024 -Present)

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

2051 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Living proof that education is key": Gift Bozekana shows new car worth R1.6 million, SA inspired

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

"Something is wrong": Hovering bird attacks Pretoria woman on her way to church, SA astonished

People

12 days ago

"The Christian community is coming for you": Woman does a breakdown of amadlozi, SA moved

People

12 days ago

"Where do you find these jobs?": Boni reviews a mine secretary's payslip, SA stunned

People

15 days ago

"Kids will drive you crazy": SA relates to mom's multilingual switch in different stages of anger

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

"Nando's is champion": Nando's pokes fun at Steers after viral video of employees gardening video

People

15 days ago

"Many of us struggle with empathy": BI Phakathi disguised as a beggar, SA shattered

People

15 days ago

A viral BI Phakathi Facebook video showing the philanthropist disguised as a homeless man has sparked a huge debate about empathy and missed blessings.

"Now this is unacceptable": Bakkie carrying learners on a trailer sparks outrage across SA

Family and Relationships

15 days ago

A viral X video showing learners being transported in a trailer sparked national outrage following the tragic death of 14 learners in Vanderbijlpark.

"Keep educating us": Man shares a breakdown of running a proper Kota business, SA impressed

People

15 days ago

A viral TikTok by Tshepo Maluleka offering expert advice on hygiene and branding for township kota businesses gained comments from appreciative viewers.

"Best dad ever": IShowSpeed’s emotional reaction to his father’s birthday wish goes viral

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

A viral TikTok of IShowSpeed reacting to his father’s heartfelt 21st birthday message left social media users across the world feeling emotional.

"All the best, mama": 28-year-old single mom of two returns to school to fix her life, SA inspired

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

A viral TikTok video of a 28-year-old mother returning to Grade 11 after a 10-year break inspired thousands of social media users who showered her with praise.

"Such a huge house": Forever Living woman flexes completion of palatial home in Eastern Cape village

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

A TikTok video of a Forever Living business owner building an 11-room village home over several years inspired thousands of social media users to do the same.

Zimbabwe presidential advisor’s daughter under fire for spending R130k on shopping spree in SA

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

A viral X video showing the daughter of a Zimbabwean entrepreneur spending $8,000 on a shopping trip in South Africa sparked a massive public outcry.

"Being a girl is so nice": Woman showcases Pep Hello Kitty range, SA impressed

People

16 days ago

A viral TikTok video showcasing a Hello Kitty silk pyjama set and beauty products at PEP gained 213,000 views and sparked a massive shopping rush.

"You're right": Woman shows clever marketing tactic Woolworths uses to increase spending, SA stunned

People

17 days ago

A TikTok video explaining the psychological strategy behind the subtle pricing at Woolies left online users shocked and debating about the high cost of food.

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