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

1414 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"They are definitely worth it": Woman showcases gorgeous new Woolworths kitchenware, SA impressed

"They are definitely worth it": Woman showcases gorgeous new Woolworths kitchenware, SA impressed

People

18 days ago

"They sound toxic and horrible: Bridesmaid faces the wrath of bridezilla and groom, SA astonished

"They sound toxic and horrible: Bridesmaid faces the wrath of bridezilla and groom, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

"Thank you for being so transparent": Woman shares regret over body tattoo decisions, SA relates

"Thank you for being so transparent": Woman shares regret over body tattoo decisions, SA relates

People

19 days ago

"He's a good storyteller": Zuluboy intrigues SA with another viral story about heartbroken uncle

"He's a good storyteller": Zuluboy intrigues SA with another viral story about heartbroken uncle

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

"He is receiving treatment": 1-year-old rushed to hospital after allegedly biting cobra to death

"He is receiving treatment": 1-year-old rushed to hospital after allegedly biting cobra to death

People

19 days ago

"Being a teacher is a calling": Teacher tries to run from school surprise birthday party, SA moved

"Being a teacher is a calling": Teacher tries to run from school surprise birthday party, SA moved

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

"It's a rainbow nation for a reason": American faces backlash for criticising diverse SA maths team

"It's a rainbow nation for a reason": American faces backlash for criticising diverse SA maths team

People

20 days ago

An American man discussed the racial composition of SA's Maths Olympiad team, sparking debate on educational access, but Mzansi told him to mind his business.

"They are beacons of light": Clover Mama Afrika awards summit celebrates community leaders

"They are beacons of light": Clover Mama Afrika awards summit celebrates community leaders

People

20 days ago

The Clover Mama Afrika Awards Summit celebrated dedicated community leaders, recognising their hard work, passion, and commitment to uplifting their communities.

"This touched my soul": Scottish family comes to Mzansi in numbers for daughter's wedding, SA moved

"This touched my soul": Scottish family comes to Mzansi in numbers for daughter's wedding, SA moved

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

A video of a Scottish family's stunned reaction to a vibrant Mzansi wedding welcome moved viewers online. The groom's family was praised for the heartfelt gesture.

"We still believe her story": Woman alleges Cwecwe's mom confessed she lied, SA debates

"We still believe her story": Woman alleges Cwecwe's mom confessed she lied, SA debates

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

A local woman on TikTok claims Cwecwe's mother confessed to lying about her daughter's innocence, sparking fierce online debate and demands for proof.

"He needed his baddie back": Man proposes to ex-wife after 13 years of divorce, SA moved

"He needed his baddie back": Man proposes to ex-wife after 13 years of divorce, SA moved

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

Children filmed their father proposing to their mother 13 years after their divorce at the beach, surprising his ex-wife and sparking an emotional reaction.

"Nothing is sacred anymore": Mzansi reacts to family's ancestor ceremony with chickens and a goat

"Nothing is sacred anymore": Mzansi reacts to family's ancestor ceremony with chickens and a goat

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

A local family's traditional ritual saw a chicken's feathers catch fire, sparking laughter and an online debate about sacred practices on Facebook.

"That oil might be working": Man's Bheka Mina Ngedwa products experiment delights Mzansi

"That oil might be working": Man's Bheka Mina Ngedwa products experiment delights Mzansi

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

A man's funny review of love attraction products, 'Bheka mina ngewa,' oil and 'Uthando' steaming salts, amused viewers. He promised to return with the final update.

"You sound like you're in love": Woman loses it after AI boyfriend's Setswana sweet talk, SA amused

"You sound like you're in love": Woman loses it after AI boyfriend's Setswana sweet talk, SA amused

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

A local woman instructed her ChatGPT AI boyfriend to say I love you in SeTswana, charming online users. Many were impressed with the AI's pronunciation.

"Sisterhood is proud": Food delivery woman returns to work after embarrassing setback, SA celebrates

"Sisterhood is proud": Food delivery woman returns to work after embarrassing setback, SA celebrates

People

21 days ago

A woman shared her journey of overcoming the "what will people say" anxiety to return to grocery and takeaway delivery work, inspiring social media users.

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