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

Author's articles

"Cape Town will put you to shame": Mexican man stunned by fish tank wall in Cape Town home, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

"She recovered like a queen": Miss Thailand's false teeth fall out live on stage, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

"That's Devante": iShowSpeed reacts to South African kid crying about his hospitalisation

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Home Affairs failed us": Nigerian man drags fellow national using SA passport for alleged crime

People

4 months ago

"What a hero": Pilot cheats death after fire-fighting helicopter crashes in Hout Bay, SA appeased

People

4 months ago

"Children are so innocent": Little girl hands her doll to the priest for baptism, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"This is my sign": Woman profiles winter coats haul from Jet store, SA impressed

People

4 months ago

A young woman from Cape Town shared a TikTok video of a variety of sleek jackets and coats currently available at Jet stores, impressing many viewers.

"That's not enough": Jealous Limpopo woman sentenced to 7 years for burning lover's home, SA debates

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A 27-year-old woman from Limpopo was sentenced to seven years behind bars after she burnt her ex-boyfriend's home, causing damage worth R520,000.

"I knew she was setting a trend": Teacher in red trousers sparks nationwide Zep challenge, SA moved

People

4 months ago

A teacher from Andrew Rabie High School in Gqeberha became a nationwide sensation after her unique Zep dance challenge remix went viral on Instagram.

"Legendary teacher": Rand Park High teacher receives emotional retirement farewell, SA moved

People

4 months ago

Rand Park High School celebrated the retirement of Mr Deon Schmidt with a moving guard of honour and a viral tribute to his years of service, moving many viewers.

"You guys saved his life": Rescue of puppy stuck in stormwater drain moves Mzansi

People

4 months ago

A puppy was saved from a stormwater drain in Newcastle after a heroic rescue mission involving the SPCA, fire department, and a brave young resident.

"Most useful video of 2026": Woman plugs UWC students with Financial Assistance application details

People

4 months ago

UWC employee Bubbles shared an important update on TikTok for their students regarding financial assistance applications, which close on 30 April 2026.

"Wishing you lots of success": Woman opens elderly day-care centre, SA impressed

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

Esterlyn introduces a heartwarming elderly day-care centre in Cape Town, offering activities and companionship for seniors, sparking widespread admiration online.