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

2408 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Baddies are in business": SA reacts to Ayepyep slay queens' alleged robbery in Cape Town

Family and Relationships

16 days ago

"Run for president, Geordin": Cape Town Mayor gets haircut in Mitchell's Plain, SA impressed

People

17 days ago

"She looks so sad": Bride forced to remove makeup before entering church, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"Grateful your life was spared": E-hailing driver breaks silence after gunpoint robbery, SA moved

People

17 days ago

"This job is dangerous": Cardash cam video of e-hailing driver robbed at gunpoint has SA disturbed

People

17 days ago

"Bro is a legend": American woman who moves to Zimbabwe for love shares culture shocks, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"He even does a Cheslin Kolbe move": School rugby game interrupted by an active dog, SA in stitches

People

17 days ago

A viral video showed a playful dog invading a rugby pitch and dodging players who tried to catch it with ease, earning comparisons to professional sportsmen.

"No need to compare": Black British creator shares his view about Joburg and Cape Town, SA divided

People

18 days ago

A British traveller caused a stir on Instagram after comparing the vibes of Johannesburg to the European feel and wealth gap found in the Mother City.

"What is the president doing about this?": True Crime narrator speaks on the KZN family mass murder

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A true crime narrator shared that the police have arrested three men following the brutal kidnapping and murder of seven family members in KwaZulu-Natal.

"He's a baby when it suits him": Zuluboy tells 'maparents' he's not a baby, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A viral four-year-old Zuluboy left the internet in stitches after defending his big baby status and listing all the reasons he is no longer an infant, amusing many.

"Hotel workers should be investigated": US Influencer's body returned home missing some things

People

18 days ago

An update shared on the late U influencer Ashly Robinson revealed that her body was returned to her country, but some of her personal items were missing.

"Sell more to collectors": Owner seeks professional valuation of MS66 2008 Mandela R5 coins

People

19 days ago

A Reddit user sparked a viral debate over the value of MS66-graded 2008 Nelson Mandela R5 coins, with social media users questioning R40,000 online price tags.

"This is sickening": Activist calls for end to genocide labels following KwaZulu-Natal mass murder

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

TikTok creator @lindiforchange challenged farm killing claims and AfriForum's silence following a brutal mass murder in KwaZulu-Natal, sparking an online debate.

"Humanity is still good": SA locals help injured US skateboarder on a mission to conquer Africa

People

19 days ago

American TikTok creator @jaayfilms was injured during a 3,700-mile skating journey across Africa, receiving help from South African locals after a fall.

"Thankful for this generation": Learners' vibey Quantum arrival at matric dance impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

A viral video showed matriculants arriving at their matric dance in a Quantum taxi, sparking praise for their humble and culturally vibey entrance.

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