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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

3248 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This is depressing": Content creator questions new Home Affairs asylum directive, SA stunned

"This is depressing": Content creator questions new Home Affairs asylum directive, SA stunned

People

7 days ago

"May your business flourish": 22-year-old Soweto spa owner moves SA with her story of perseverance

"May your business flourish": 22-year-old Soweto spa owner moves SA with her story of perseverance

Women Empowerment

7 days ago

"She ate and left no crumbs": Queen Nandi’s daughter Liza shines in stunning matric dance gown

"She ate and left no crumbs": Queen Nandi’s daughter Liza shines in stunning matric dance gown

People

7 days ago

"This brightened my day": Primary school learners compete in smart spelling game, SA wowed

"This brightened my day": Primary school learners compete in smart spelling game, SA wowed

People

9 days ago

"She sounds amazing": Bride serenades groom in touching wedding ceremony performance, SA moved

"She sounds amazing": Bride serenades groom in touching wedding ceremony performance, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

"Beautiful gesture": Grace Mondlana keeps promise and takes learner to matric dance in donated dress

"Beautiful gesture": Grace Mondlana keeps promise and takes learner to matric dance in donated dress

People

9 days ago

"Being a president is his side hustle": Close look at Queen Arusha, Cyril Ramaphosa's R6.4m cow

"Being a president is his side hustle": Close look at Queen Arusha, Cyril Ramaphosa's R6.4m cow

People

10 days ago

Queen Arusha, an Ankole heifer from Cyril Ramaphosa’s Ntaba Nyoni farm, sold for R6.4 million, setting a South African record and sparking online debate.

"The committee chose brilliantly": SA-born Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

"The committee chose brilliantly": SA-born Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

People

10 days ago

Navi Pillay, the South African jurist of Indian Tamil origin, wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, drawing celebration and controversy over her landmark career.

"Everything is now history: SA revisits clip of Sonja Madzikanda discussing late Wicknell Chivayo

"Everything is now history: SA revisits clip of Sonja Madzikanda discussing late Wicknell Chivayo

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

An old video of Sonja Madzikanda discussing her marriage to Wicknell Chivayo has resurfaced, prompting social media reactions after his fatal helicopter crash.

"What a wonderful person": Kingsmead College mourns the passing of beloved former teacher, SA moved

"What a wonderful person": Kingsmead College mourns the passing of beloved former teacher, SA moved

People

10 days ago

Kingsmead College mourns former Afrikaans teacher Narelle Potgieter, who died aged 73; colleagues and students remember her warmth, humour and feisty spirit.

"The driver and owner should be arrested": Taxi loses wheel on a busy highway, SA aggrieved

"The driver and owner should be arrested": Taxi loses wheel on a busy highway, SA aggrieved

People

10 days ago

A Gauteng motorist filmed a minibus taxi wheel rolling down a busy highway, as the taxi drove on three wheels and another passed with a flat rear tyre that day.

"The hubby is in awe": Cute family 'Fit Check' dance video sparks warm reactions online

"The hubby is in awe": Cute family 'Fit Check' dance video sparks warm reactions online

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

A South African family’s TikTok dance has Mzansi talking, as an energetic mother and daughter steal the show in matching outfits and spark joyful reactions.

"Culture is a beautiful masterpiece": Coming-of-age traditional ceremony celebrates young woman

"Culture is a beautiful masterpiece": Coming-of-age traditional ceremony celebrates young woman

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

A young South African woman is honoured in a traditional ceremony with umhlwehlwe, as family celebrates her purity and social media praises the cultural ritual.

"Where do you get teachers like this?": High school teacher surprises class with custom gifts

"Where do you get teachers like this?": High school teacher surprises class with custom gifts

People

10 days ago

A South African high school teacher moved viewers by gifting each learner a personalised mug in a custom box, prompting praise for her kindness and care.

"No longer going to use Sixty60": Stunning Checkers employee has SA searching for her branch

"No longer going to use Sixty60": Stunning Checkers employee has SA searching for her branch

People

10 days ago

A Checkers employee’s on-duty video made Mpho a viral sensation, as Mzansi praised her polished look and joked they’d soon visit her Pretoria branch in person.

Bongiwe Mati