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

1466 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"Homemade is the best": Woman prepares own baby food as cost-effective alternative, SA impressed

"Homemade is the best": Woman prepares own baby food as cost-effective alternative, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Such a gentleman": Sister stunned by young brother's gifts for girlfriend, SA impressed

"Such a gentleman": Sister stunned by young brother's gifts for girlfriend, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"My scalp is ready for this blessing": Woman shows products she uses for hair growth, SA wowed

"My scalp is ready for this blessing": Woman shows products she uses for hair growth, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

"It’s not even the 14th": Woman surprised with car as an early Valentine's Day gift, SA wowed

"It’s not even the 14th": Woman surprised with car as an early Valentine's Day gift, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"That's his comfort animal": Little boy snuggles adorably with chicken pet, SA entertained

"That's his comfort animal": Little boy snuggles adorably with chicken pet, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Powerful advice": Woman urges content creators to avoid content that risks people's jobs, SA moved

"Powerful advice": Woman urges content creators to avoid content that risks people's jobs, SA moved

People

6 months ago

"He's innocent": Boy caught in mischief comes up with wild excuse for his behaviour, SA amused

"He's innocent": Boy caught in mischief comes up with wild excuse for his behaviour, SA amused

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A young boy gave his mom a hilarious explanation when he was caught him eating peanut butter in a corner at home. He blamed dinosaurs for placing it there.

"She's so wrong": Wife furiously confronts husband of cheating at men's conference, SA stunned

"She's so wrong": Wife furiously confronts husband of cheating at men's conference, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

An angry wife stormed into a room full of men who were attending a conference to confront her husband, who she claimed was not taking care of his kids.

"They choose the worst times": Man shows unexpected debit order that took his last money, SA amused

"They choose the worst times": Man shows unexpected debit order that took his last money, SA amused

People

6 months ago

A man took to the TikTok platform to share a screen grab of his bank balance showing a debit order taking his last cent. The clip amused many social media users.

"Respect the uniform she's wearing": Policewoman shuts down man's advances, SA impressed

"Respect the uniform she's wearing": Policewoman shuts down man's advances, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

A woman in a police uniform was busy with her shopping at a grocery store when a young man approached her with a rose. She firmly turned him down.

"You're kindness is a gift that touches hearts ": BI Phakathi blesses elderly with money, SA touched

"You're kindness is a gift that touches hearts ": BI Phakathi blesses elderly with money, SA touched

People

6 months ago

A kind-hearted man went to gogo and mkhulu and created conversation before showering the granny with money. His gesture touched social media users.

"You're brother is someone's dream husband": Caring brother shows sister heartfelt love, SA touched

"You're brother is someone's dream husband": Caring brother shows sister heartfelt love, SA touched

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A loved sister shared a TikTok video of her brother coming home with a bouquet and her baby's essentials, warming many social media users' hearts.

"Show them slender": Learners open a circle showing off dance moves at school, SA entertained

"Show them slender": Learners open a circle showing off dance moves at school, SA entertained

People

6 months ago

A teacher shared a video of school learners enjoying themselves, showing off their dance moves at school. The video entertained many social media users.

"This one is good": Woman shows off R1500 portable washing machine from OK furniture, SA impressed

"This one is good": Woman shows off R1500 portable washing machine from OK furniture, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

A local woman not only shared an affordable washing machine plug from a local furniture store, but she demonstrated how it worked in a video she shared on TikTok.

"You're full of vibe": Xhosa family celebrates with joyful dance at umgidi ceremony, SA touched

"You're full of vibe": Xhosa family celebrates with joyful dance at umgidi ceremony, SA touched

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Xhosa family looked gorgeous in their colourful traditional clothing during umgidi ceremony. The family danced and sang, adding modern dance moves.

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