Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), 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

2051 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Respect her": Man condemns AI content exploiting grieving mom of 2 after Vaal accident, SA moved

People

17 days ago

"That video won our hearts": Grandson’s viral video entertaining his gogo makes it onto TV, SA moved

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"People think I am her maid": Adopted child opens up about deep family wounds

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"This thing needs to be stopped": Lucky player wins R180 million lotto prize, SA unimpressed

People

17 days ago

"Our hearts are heavy": Praise and worship at Vaal crash site moves SA

People

17 days ago

"Future doctors and lawyers": Woman spots a group of pharas in graduation regalia, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"You will bounce back": Woman moves back home to restart her life after hardship, SA moved

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A woman shared an emotional TikTok video of her moving back to her family home to start afresh in 2026, receiving massive support from her online audience.

"That is nice": Afrikaner shows perks of living in UAE, SA impressed

People

18 days ago

An Afrikaans woman shared a viral video showing a neat Spar supermarket located right on her home's doorstep in Abu Dhabi, impressing many viewers.

"We will never recover as a country": SA heartbroken by mom in red dress, Vaal accident

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A motivational speaker shared an emotional TikTok video discussing the Vaal taxi accident that claimed 13 lives, leaving social media users heartbroken.

"Such a gentleman": Brilliant boy goes viral for teaching mom hard and soft English sounds, SA moved

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

A viral TikTok video shows a young boy teaching his mother about the different "r" sounds in English, leaving social media users stunned by his brilliance.

"Our Zuluboy is trending": Zuluboy's video gets international recognition, SA moved

Family and Relationships

19 days ago

An American content creator's reaction to Zuluboy teaching his mom manners left him entertained and praising the boy for being able to verbalise his emotions.

"Proud of you": Baker inspires SA with journey from home kitchen to international success

People

19 days ago

A Johannesburg entrepreneur shared a viral post detailing her 10-year journey from a messy home kitchen to international baking success, inspiring many viewers.

"Thank you for the plug": Mom restores her daughter's hair growth using a body lotion, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

A viral TikTok video showed a mom revealing how Nivea body lotion restored her daughter's hair, sparking a massive online debate about its ingredients.

"The pastors are in disbelief": Friends turn their chomy's funeral into a groove, SA divided

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

A viral TikTok video showed a group of friends dancing and drinking beer around a casket to honour their late friend Tumara, stunning many social media users.

"That's how a queen does it": South African woman flies to Nigeria to get her done, Mzansi impressed

People

20 days ago

A South African woman shared her journey from South Africa to Nigeria to get the trending miracle knot hairstyle, impressing many social media users.

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