Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"What is the president doing about this?": True Crime narrator speaks on the KZN family mass murder

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"He's a baby when it suits him": Zuluboy tells 'maparents' he's not a baby, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Hotel workers should be investigated": US Influencer's body returned home missing some things

People

3 months ago

"Sell more to collectors": Owner seeks professional valuation of MS66 2008 Mandela R5 coins

People

3 months ago

"This is sickening": Activist calls for end to genocide labels following KwaZulu-Natal mass murder

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Humanity is still good": SA locals help injured US skateboarder on a mission to conquer Africa

People

3 months ago

"Thankful for this generation": Learners' vibey Quantum arrival at matric dance impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A viral video showed matriculants arriving at their matric dance in a Quantum taxi, sparking praise for their humble and culturally vibey entrance.

"Love the content": Domestic workers make funny confessions about bosses, SA entertained

People

3 months ago

A TikTok from @marilizenel1 showed South African domestic workers and a gardener sharing hilarious stories about their bosses, leaving viewers in stitches.

"New kasi journalist": Brave woman captures chaotic scene of the CIT robbery in Thembisa, SA stunned

People

3 months ago

A young content creator was filming a live recording of the Thembisa cash-in-transit robbery when she heard gunshots and had to run for her life.

"The balance I need in my life": SA woman carries shopping bag on her head in Australia, SA amused

People

3 months ago

Instagram creator @fit_diva_fi trended after showing how she carries groceries on her head in Australia, proving that her South African roots were still strong.

"PEP Home is the new Woolies": Woman showcases Le Creuset pot dupe from PEP Home, SA wowed

People

3 months ago

A local content creator shared an Instagram video showcasing PEP Home's new cast-iron cookware range that rivals Le Creuset in look, priced from R799.

"Helen is Joburg's last hope": Madala meets Helen Zille after waiting 10 years to show support

People

3 months ago

An Instagram video showed an elderly man emotionally thanking Helen Zille for her work and calling on her to fix Johannesburg’s infrastructure and crime.

"You're not lying": American man warns tourists not to visit Cape Town without big budget, SA agrees

People

3 months ago

A viral TikTok from an American man warned tourists that Cape Town was as pricey as major US cities, such as Los Angeles and required deep pockets for a visit.

"She is my everything": UK influencer Klaudia Glam's mom makes an official statement

People

3 months ago

The mother of influencer Klaudia Glam has broken her silence following the Mayfair crash, asking for prayers as her daughter remains in critical condition.

"As if you bathed yourself": Zuluboy is unimpressed with mom's time management, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Facebook user Lujabe Siphe shared a viral video of her son, Zuluboy, hilariously complaining about her slowness during their morning school run, amusing viewers.

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