Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3274 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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inDrive launches in-app audio recording feature to boost ride safety in SA

inDrive launches in-app audio recording feature to boost ride safety in SA

People

3 months ago

"Employment created": Checkers Sixty60 experiences massive delivery jam due to protests, SA debates

"Employment created": Checkers Sixty60 experiences massive delivery jam due to protests, SA debates

People

3 months ago

"RAF is going to be bankrupt": Video of delivery biker's driving test has SA in stitches

"RAF is going to be bankrupt": Video of delivery biker's driving test has SA in stitches

People

3 months ago

"Please start Xhosa lessons": Xhosa-speaking man's banter about staff's English names has SA wowed

"Please start Xhosa lessons": Xhosa-speaking man's banter about staff's English names has SA wowed

People

3 months ago

Woolworths launches new MyDifference Plus loyalty tier with cashback rewards

Woolworths launches new MyDifference Plus loyalty tier with cashback rewards

People

3 months ago

"We have serious issues": SA reacts to the proposed vaping ban awaiting final implementation

"We have serious issues": SA reacts to the proposed vaping ban awaiting final implementation

People

3 months ago

"We are not a sick nation": Nurse urges community members to visit empty local clinic, SA debates

"We are not a sick nation": Nurse urges community members to visit empty local clinic, SA debates

People

3 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal nurse urges locals to visit her empty clinic after the 30 June protests, leaving viewers excited for quicker public health services.

"This is so beautiful": Man shares heartwarming 10-year progress of his relationship, SA moved

"This is so beautiful": Man shares heartwarming 10-year progress of his relationship, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Philani Mnisi celebrates a decade with his partner, showcasing their journey from humble beginnings to luxury living, amid heartfelt responses from Mzansi.

"You must work hard": Young man celebrates getting a job after 'mabahambe' protests, SA moved

"You must work hard": Young man celebrates getting a job after 'mabahambe' protests, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A young South African man, @xx.ludizdiz, celebrates finding employment after the 30 June march, crediting the protest for job openings amid community support.

Tshwane residents face fines up to R75,000 for alleged prepaid meter tampering

Tshwane residents face fines up to R75,000 for alleged prepaid meter tampering

People

3 months ago

Tshwane homeowners are facing false prepaid electricity tampering fines of up to R75,000 due to a deceptive scheme involving municipal subcontractors.

"Way to go": SA teen who earned spot at Pokémon World Finals in USA seeks sponsorship, SA moved

"Way to go": SA teen who earned spot at Pokémon World Finals in USA seeks sponsorship, SA moved

People

3 months ago

A 14-year-old boy named Jordyn has qualified for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. His family seeks funding to travel to San Francisco to represent South Africa.

"Yoh, ngekhe": Woman with 15 years of experience and an MBA's salary astonishes Mzansi

"Yoh, ngekhe": Woman with 15 years of experience and an MBA's salary astonishes Mzansi

People

3 months ago

Boni Xaba reviews a payslip of a highly qualified woman earning just over R10,000. South Africans share advice on remote work and public sector roles.

"She is spectacular": Dad shares special sporting bond with his passionate young daughter, SA moved

"She is spectacular": Dad shares special sporting bond with his passionate young daughter, SA moved

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Kraaifontein dad and his daughter cheer on the Springboks in a heartwarming video, captivating South Africans with their adorable couch coaching moment.

South African donors fund flight to reunite repatriated Malawian man with his dog

South African donors fund flight to reunite repatriated Malawian man with his dog

People

3 months ago

A Malawian man in Gqeberha refused to leave without his dog. Generous South Africans fundraised to reunite them, showcasing compassion amid challenging times.

"Run, don't walk": Cape Town shopper walks into Woolworths 50% sale, SA impressed

"Run, don't walk": Cape Town shopper walks into Woolworths 50% sale, SA impressed

People

3 months ago

Cape Town creator @styled_by_aimee_ showcases Woolworths' 50% off sale on fashion, accessories, and homeware. Excitement builds for unbeatable deals.

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