Best News & Entertainment '24

Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2021), BA Language & Communication Linguistics, Communication, Women & Gender Studies, University of the Western Cape (2005).

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 at Briefly News, focusing on social commentary, community stories, viral human-interest features, and public discourse. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Bongiwe began her editorial career in campus media before contributing across print and digital platforms at BONA Magazine, where she covered current news and societal trends. She specialises in reporting on local community accounts, social media discourse, and viral South African events. Contact: bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

3278 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"What a beautiful family": Wholesome family video of kids Father's Day surprise moves SA

"What a beautiful family": Wholesome family video of kids Father's Day surprise moves SA

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Why are Nigerians so anti-home?": SA reacts to Nigerians protesting against deportation in Belgium

"Why are Nigerians so anti-home?": SA reacts to Nigerians protesting against deportation in Belgium

People

4 months ago

"Big loss": Tributes pour in for late SMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, SA mourns

"Big loss": Tributes pour in for late SMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Tandi Matsha-Erasmus, SA mourns

People

4 months ago

"She manifested that bed": Mr Price Home makes little girl's dream come true, SA moved

"She manifested that bed": Mr Price Home makes little girl's dream come true, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"We believe gogo": Gogo demands stricter church regulations and exposes Bushiri, SA stunned

"We believe gogo": Gogo demands stricter church regulations and exposes Bushiri, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

"I was confused": American woman stunned by stylist asking for assistance at Jozi salon, SA amused

"I was confused": American woman stunned by stylist asking for assistance at Jozi salon, SA amused

People

4 months ago

"Shouldn't have doubted you": Woman challenges herself to get 2 days' meals for R50, SA impressed

"Shouldn't have doubted you": Woman challenges herself to get 2 days' meals for R50, SA impressed

People

4 months ago

A South African woman has shown off her impressive budgeting skills after challenging herself to buy two days of food with very little money, impressing viewers.

"This deserves 10 stars": Women from Clockwise Events wow SA with their dedication and hustle

"This deserves 10 stars": Women from Clockwise Events wow SA with their dedication and hustle

People

4 months ago

A video of women working at a local ushering and events company showed off how they handle post-event duties washing dishes, leaving online users impressed.

The Daniels couple discusses husband's cheating and turning point in marriage

The Daniels couple discusses husband's cheating and turning point in marriage

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A viral TikTok video by @houseofdaniels_official shows husband and wife, known as the Daniels, discussing how they saved their marriage after he cheated.

"He needs to move here": Mexican man's broken Afrikaans has SA in stitches

"He needs to move here": Mexican man's broken Afrikaans has SA in stitches

People

4 months ago

An entertaining Instagram video shared by South African model @jaden_makes_hats shows the moment a Mexican local attempted to speak fluent Afrikaans.

"Kids' lunches are sorted": Pretoria woman praised for strategic Shoprite trolley dash selection

"Kids' lunches are sorted": Pretoria woman praised for strategic Shoprite trolley dash selection

People

4 months ago

A Pretoria woman has gone viral on TikTok after showing off her highly practical parenting strategy during a fast-paced grocery trolley dash at Shoprite.

"She's so pretty": Mzansi gushes over Zulu woman spotted on TV during Bafana Bafana World Cup match

"She's so pretty": Mzansi gushes over Zulu woman spotted on TV during Bafana Bafana World Cup match

People

4 months ago

A beautiful KwaZulu-Natal woman wearing vibrant traditional Zulu attire has gone viral after being spotted on TV during the Bafana Bafana broadcast.

"The only safe place in SA": Movement leader showcases new estate development in Orania, SA wowed

"The only safe place in SA": Movement leader showcases new estate development in Orania, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

An online video shared by Frans de Klerk of the Orania Beweging showcases the town’s latest residential properties and ongoing infrastructure developments.

"Keep doing God's work": Car wash employee receives a R2000 tip from a motorist, SA moved

"Keep doing God's work": Car wash employee receives a R2000 tip from a motorist, SA moved

People

4 months ago

South African entrepreneur Jayden Crosson has touched hearts after sharing a video of himself gifting a hardworking car wash employee a R2,000 tip.

"The Polygamist owes me therapy": US TV critic rips apart Jonasi's character, SA relates

"The Polygamist owes me therapy": US TV critic rips apart Jonasi's character, SA relates

People

4 months ago

An American film and TV show reviewer has gone viral after sharing her hilariously furious reaction to Sdumo Mtshali's character Jonasi in The Polygamist.

Bongiwe Mati