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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"She unlocked all your blessings": Daughter surprises mom with her dream lounge, SA moved

"She unlocked all your blessings": Daughter surprises mom with her dream lounge,...

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"Lunch bar lovers": Venda gogo and mkhulu celebrate their internet success, SA touched

"Lunch bar lovers": Venda gogo and mkhulu celebrate their internet success, SA...

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"This boy is smart": Toddler unimpressed with being turned into a cartoon character, SA in stitches

"This boy is smart": Toddler unimpressed with being turned into a cartoon...

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"Veronica is a star": Woman goes on a mission to get R30 Woolworths meal, SA impressed

"Veronica is a star": Woman goes on a mission to get R30 Woolworths meal, SA...

People

16 days ago

"Justice for Olorato": Woman reflects on first date amid grief and safety fears, SA moved

"Justice for Olorato": Woman reflects on first date amid grief and safety fears,...

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"She matched the energies": Mom and daughter butcher the birthday song in funny duet, SA in stitches

"She matched the energies": Mom and daughter butcher the birthday song in...

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"She's a good woman": Woman praises her kids' stepmother for treating them well, SA touched

"She's a good woman": Woman praises her kids' stepmother for treating them well, SA touched

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

A local woman shared a video praising her children's stepmother for loving them. She advised other moms to give stepmothers a chance to bond with their kids.

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

"Hide this boy from Elon Musk": Young innovator builds a robot that chats and thinks, SA impressed

People

17 days ago

A young man built a talking robot that responds intelligently, showcasing impressive tech skills and sparking admiration across social media platforms.

"This gave me goose bumps": Woman builds ballet studio in Tembisa from the ground up, SA inspired

"This gave me goose bumps": Woman builds ballet studio in Tembisa from the ground up, SA inspired

People

17 days ago

A young lady with big dreams built a ballet studio in Thembisa. She shared a video on TikTok teaching her young learners, impressing many social media users.

"This guy needs an award": Viral 'uze nenye' trendsetter entertains Mahindra drivers, SA in stitches

"This guy needs an award": Viral 'uze nenye' trendsetter entertains Mahindra drivers, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Social media users were happy to finally see the face of a man who created a viral TikTok sound. He was filmed in town with his friends, sharing laughter.

"I've always wanted an MBA": University of Pretoria student completes actuarial science degree at 17

"I've always wanted an MBA": University of Pretoria student completes actuarial science degree at 17

People

18 days ago

Mongiwa Hazel Ntuli graduated with honours at 17, starting university at 14. Now 18, she’s pursuing her Master’s, inspiring many with her journey.

"We need a reality show": Wealthy KZN businesswoman buys herself a Bentley, SA moved

"We need a reality show": Wealthy KZN businesswoman buys herself a Bentley, SA moved

People

18 days ago

A KZN businesswoman collected her new Bentley in a video that left SA stunned. Social media users celebrate her success, calling her worthy of a reality TV show.

"Poor animal": Gordon's Bay road closed after elephant seal is spotted moving nearby, SA stunned

"Poor animal": Gordon's Bay road closed after elephant seal is spotted moving nearby, SA stunned

People

18 days ago

An elephant seal was spotted moving through Gordon's Bay, trying to climb cars before relaxing on a pedestrian path. Online users were worried about its safety.

"Thanks for always sharing": Woman shares isiZulu lecturing opportunities in the US, SA grateful

"Thanks for always sharing": Woman shares isiZulu lecturing opportunities in the US, SA grateful

People

18 days ago

A lady plugged Zulu degree holders with a teaching or tutoring experience with a lecturing post in the US. The selected individual would teach isiZulu.

"No parent deserves this pain": Mom collects her late daughter's degree on graduation day, SA moved

"No parent deserves this pain": Mom collects her late daughter's degree on graduation day, SA moved

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A mother collected her daughter’s degree at DUT, turning graduation day into a moment of heartbreak and honour. The emotional clip touched many online.

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