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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"Even pharas are taking a jab at him": Phara gives an unfiltered interview about Malema's sentencing

People

4 months ago

"They wanted to say, andizi": Domestic workers refuse to clean 10 dogs' mess, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"They are so loveable": Eastern Cape siblings go viral for powerful 'word of the day' messages

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

“SA Is the Best Place Ever”: South African woman spends R800 on American KFC, Mzansi astonished

People

4 months ago

"Let the good times roll": SA digs old clip of Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi during happy days

People

4 months ago

"Wild animals are unpredictable": Conservationist killed by elephant in Hoedspruit, SA mourns

People

4 months ago

"Just keep entertaining us": Makhi reaches major Facebook milestone, SA celebrates

People

4 months ago

South African content creator Makhi reached a major milestone by gaining 3 million followers on Facebook, sparking a wave of praise for her hard work.

US influencer's fiancé allegedly held in Tanzania for questioning following her mysterious death

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Tanzanian police have reportedly detained Joe McCann for questioning and seized his passport following the mysterious death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.

"My heart would be so broken": Mother's nonchalant reaction to R20k gift from son stuns SA

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A TikTok video of a son who sent his mother R20K went viral after she responded with only thumbs-up emojis, sparking a debate on family gratitude online.

"Salaries are cursed": Woman's budget breakdown on R65k salary sparks online debate

People

4 months ago

A South African woman went viral on TikTok after showing how her then R65k salary left her with only R7K after paying SARS, a car instalment and loans.

"Cherish that man": Husband refuses to sleep apart from wife during family visits, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video explaining how her husband stood his ground against his parents to ensure they always slept together during family visits.

"Most relatable president": Donald Trump tips driver $100 during white house takeaway delivery

People

4 months ago

US president Donald Trump surprised a delivery driver with a $100 tip at the White House while promoting his ‘no tax on tips’ policy amid global tensions.

"Private life is important": Viral wife posts thirst trap clip after reconciling with cheating hubby

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A local wife went viral on Facebook for showing off her radiant new look following her public claims about her husband’s infidelity with over 100 women.

Mom of US influencer shares concerning medical findings after her passing in Zanzibar, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

The family of US influencer Ashly Robinson is questioning her death in Zanzibar after a second medical report listed strangulation and suffocation as the cause.

"Kanti, this show is not scripted": Cheating man exposed on Uyajola 9/9 at Zoo Lake, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

An alleged cheating man was filmed by a TikTok user who was on a date rowing at the Zoo Lake dam when the TV show Uyajola 9/9's crew came for him in the water.

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