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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"Email them": Woman puts Oats brand on blast after finding strange substance in cereal, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

"Hope this video trends": Woman shares how she negotiated 8,75% interest on car finance, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

"He's so bored": Baby goes viral for unimpressed reaction to birthday surprise at Spur, SA amused

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Please plug us": Woman excited to find a South African grocery store in America, SA expats rejoice

People

4 months ago

"We're all crying": Runner's friends show her massive support during Two Oceans Marathon, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

US influencer's family releases statement after "mysterious" death on vacation in Tanzania

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"This is a fashion parade": Women's attire during sermon raises debate about modesty in church

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A viral TikTok video of New African Gaza Church women in coordinated high heels and short skirts sparked a massive debate on modern church culture and attire.

"He's not in a good mood": Woman gets blue ticked by a township 'Jesus' figure, SA astonished

People

4 months ago

A viral video shared on Facebook showed a young man carrying a cross through township streets, leading a heated debate over Easter humour and religious respect.

"Bro decided to be unique": Taxi's rear lights modified to look proudly South African, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

A TikTok video showing a Pretoria man’s hilarious reaction to a taxi featuring rainbow lights and an ice cream truck reverse tune left viewers amused.

"Inspirational moment": Eastern Cape makes history after taking 140 learners on a flight, SA moved

People

4 months ago

The Rainbow Preparatory Academy in rural Tsomo made history as the first school in the Chris Hani District to fly over 140 learners on an educational trip.

"He picked your fridge like a toddler": Man lifts fridge into bakkie alone in funny skit, SA amused

People

4 months ago

Comedian Tafiredeli’s latest Facebook skit about a muscled man taking a fridge over an unpaid debt left social media users rolling with laughter.

"Playing dangerous games with lions": Lion aggressively grabs man feeding it by hand, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

A Facebook video showed the terrifying moment a man was attacked by a caged lioness while trying to feed it, sparking a debate about wild animals kept in homes.

"Ride or die": Wife warmly welcomes husband upon release from 26-year imprisonment, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A TikTok video showing 60-year-old Sam’s reunion with his wife, sister, and children after spending 26 years behind bars touched the hearts of many viewers.

"Not me putting my phone away": Zuluboy cautions children against too much screen time, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Four-year-old Zuluboy gained viral attention on Facebook after explaining how excessive screen time affects eyesight, social skills, and academic performance.

"They think a visa is citizenship": 3 Nigerian men deported from Mzansi over social media posts

People

4 months ago

A Facebook post detailed that three Nigerian travellers were deported upon landing in SA after being flagged for derogatory online comments about South Africa.

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