Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1460 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"You're sent by God": Man shares Middle East job opportunities for all skill levels, SA thankful

"You're sent by God": Man shares Middle East job opportunities for all skill levels, SA thankful

People

6 months ago

"Teach me your ways": Woman shows off incredible weight loss from calorie deficit diet, SA impressed

"Teach me your ways": Woman shows off incredible weight loss from calorie deficit diet, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

"I blame TB Joshua": Mother prays in tongues for her daughter to stay single, SA entertained

"I blame TB Joshua": Mother prays in tongues for her daughter to stay single, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Being consistent is the key": Woman shows off incredible weight loss transformation, SA moved

"Being consistent is the key": Woman shows off incredible weight loss transformation, SA moved

People

6 months ago

"He is an old soul": 3-year-old boy shows off smooth moves to classic house jam, SA entertained

"He is an old soul": 3-year-old boy shows off smooth moves to classic house jam, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Please keep this clip": Mom gives one twin bread to see if he will share with his sibling, SA moved

"Please keep this clip": Mom gives one twin bread to see if he will share with his sibling, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Brave woman": Polyandrous woman honours first hubby while renewing vows with second, SA stunned

"Brave woman": Polyandrous woman honours first hubby while renewing vows with second, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A woman married to two men stood with them as she renewed her vows with her second. She praised her first and thanked him for allowing her to have another man.

"Eskom did us dirty": Woman channels Kendrick Lamar in hilarious load-shedding video, SA entertained

"Eskom did us dirty": Woman channels Kendrick Lamar in hilarious load-shedding video, SA entertained

People

6 months ago

A lady shared a humorous video of herself in two characters, one as an Eskom employee about to activate load-shedding and as a person questioning the act.

“It's giving Afrikaans teacher”: Woman shows how umlungu barber did her dirty, SA amused

“It's giving Afrikaans teacher”: Woman shows how umlungu barber did her dirty, SA amused

People

6 months ago

A young woman gave an Afrikaans barber a chance, hoping to get a cute pixie cut. Instead, she came out looking like a soul singer from the 1980s.

"You're wise": Woman buys R950 Shein wedding dress, breaks down budget wedding costs, SA moved

"You're wise": Woman buys R950 Shein wedding dress, breaks down budget wedding costs, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A smart woman shared her wedding breakdown, from her dress, her partner's suit, the kids' dresses, the venue and food costs leaving social media users praising her.

"Was expecting Rick Ross": Pick 'n Pay big boss turns rap star for a day at work event, SA amused

"Was expecting Rick Ross": Pick 'n Pay big boss turns rap star for a day at work event, SA amused

People

6 months ago

A Pick 'n Pay regional manager left staff members surprised and entertained after rocking up dressed as a rapper and showing the moves at a work event.

"Mothers are incredible": Mom carries twins on her back at same time, SA touched

"Mothers are incredible": Mom carries twins on her back at same time, SA touched

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A young mother carried her twins on her back using a large towel and crisscrossing their legs. The video which she shared on TikTok earned her respect online.

"On behalf of men, we're disappointed in you": Man shares a hack for locking chats, SA stunned

"On behalf of men, we're disappointed in you": Man shares a hack for locking chats, SA stunned

People

6 months ago

A man shared a tip on how to prevent people from seeing chats on WhatsApp leaving social shocked and some men asking why he revealed their secrets.

"He must find another job": Woman reviews part-time firefighter's salary, SA in disbelief

"He must find another job": Woman reviews part-time firefighter's salary, SA in disbelief

People

6 months ago

A salary reviewing lady showed off a payslip of a part-time firefighter earning R2,700 and revealed that he had 12 years of service shocking many online users.

"First time in history": Taxi with learner driver symbol leaves SA speechless

"First time in history": Taxi with learner driver symbol leaves SA speechless

People

6 months ago

A local woman driving in Johannesburg saw a taxi driving with a learner driver sign, and she captured the moment in a video that she shared on TikTok.

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