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Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

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 at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3271 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Travel locally": Prominent tourism figure condemns Mozambicans' attack on SA tourists, SA suggests

"Travel locally": Prominent tourism figure condemns Mozambicans' attack on SA tourists, SA suggests

People

3 months ago

"I'm just crying along": Afrikaner man returns from America and surprises parents, SA moved

"I'm just crying along": Afrikaner man returns from America and surprises parents, SA moved

People

3 months ago

"We support you": Kasi entrepreneur inspires Mzansi with mobile bread and eggs business

"We support you": Kasi entrepreneur inspires Mzansi with mobile bread and eggs business

People

3 months ago

"He can sell his clothes": Socialite celebrates Mel Viljoen's BackaBuddy campaign closure, SA amused

"He can sell his clothes": Socialite celebrates Mel Viljoen's BackaBuddy campaign closure, SA amused

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Please come back safe": More visuals of tension with SA tourists in Mozambique, SA concerned

"Please come back safe": More visuals of tension with SA tourists in Mozambique, SA concerned

People

3 months ago

New portable solar systems face regulatory hurdles in South Africa despite low price

New portable solar systems face regulatory hurdles in South Africa despite low price

People

3 months ago

"Yoh! Makro": Makro apologises and pulls ‘racist’ black baby doll listing online, SA aggrieved

"Yoh! Makro": Makro apologises and pulls ‘racist’ black baby doll listing online, SA aggrieved

People

3 months ago

Makro faces backlash over a third-party listing of a Black baby doll labelled "ugly" for stress relief, prompting an immediate removal and public apology.

"Absolutely beautiful": Influencer Bianca Coster's traditional wedding in eSwatini goes viral

"Absolutely beautiful": Influencer Bianca Coster's traditional wedding in eSwatini goes viral

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Viral footage of influencer Bianca Coster's traditional wedding in eSwatini showcases stunning décor, vibrant attire, and a captivating celebration of culture.

"She's so genuine": School transport driver shows off sweet birthday message and gifts from learner

"She's so genuine": School transport driver shows off sweet birthday message and gifts from learner

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Botswana learner Refilwe Matopota warms hearts with a thoughtful birthday gift for her school transport driver, celebrating genuine kindness and connection.

"May the best Helen win": SA amused as Helen Zille recruits namesake ANC member to join the DA

"May the best Helen win": SA amused as Helen Zille recruits namesake ANC member to join the DA

People

3 months ago

Helen Zille turns a light-hearted encounter with an ANC supporter named Helen into a viral campaign moment, showcasing her unique approach to grassroots engagement.

"Nothing like SA": Canadian immigrant shares love for South Africa in viral video, SA moved

"Nothing like SA": Canadian immigrant shares love for South Africa in viral video, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A Canadian woman, Samantha Lotus, shares her joyful journey to Cape Town, celebrating the city's beauty, safety, and warmth of the South African community.

"I would be the fastest": Rangers flee as lion wakes up from sedation, SA astonished

"I would be the fastest": Rangers flee as lion wakes up from sedation, SA astonished

People

3 months ago

South African rangers faced a heart-stopping moment when a sedated lion woke up during a transfer, prompting a chaotic escape and sparking an online debate.

"This is a masterpiece": South African student crochets her own graduation dress, Mzansi impressed

"This is a masterpiece": South African student crochets her own graduation dress, Mzansi impressed

People

3 months ago

A South African student went viral for her stunning handmade purple graduation dress, crafted in a month. Social media applauds her talent and unique fashion sense.

"Our people have been through enough": Colonel Wyatt debunks Afrikaner viral video, SA debates

"Our people have been through enough": Colonel Wyatt debunks Afrikaner viral video, SA debates

People

3 months ago

Colonel Chris Wyatt critiques a viral video as staged propaganda targeting Afrikaners, sparking outrage and discussions online about authenticity and sensitivity.

"Ramaphosa is a good father": 16-year-old boy asks Cyril Ramaphosa for TV game, SA touched

"Ramaphosa is a good father": 16-year-old boy asks Cyril Ramaphosa for TV game, SA touched

People

3 months ago

A 16-year-old from Cofimvaba captured attention after asking President Ramaphosa for a TV game, leading to a viral moment of charm and humour on TikTok.

Bongiwe Mati