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 an experienced reporter currently working under the Human Interest desk at Briefly News since (Aug 2024). Prior to joining the Briefly team, she worked for a campus newspaper at the University of the Western Cape (2005) before joining the Marketing and Sales department at Leadership Magazine, Cape Media (2007-2009). She later joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant (2023-2024), writing for digital and print magazines under current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. She can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

417 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"This is what the world needs": Man showers Soweto Marathon runners with water, SA is touched

"This is what the world needs": Man showers Soweto Marathon runners with water,...

14 days ago

"You're very good, clean and smart": Young man's shack cleaning vlogs wins SA hearts

"You're very good, clean and smart": Young man's shack cleaning vlogs wins SA he...

14 days ago

"Poor guy is just confused": Toddler's Halloween costume unsettles others, SA is divided

"Poor guy is just confused": Toddler's Halloween costume unsettles others, SA is...

14 days ago

"Shoprite is doing the Lord's work": Woman shows off R199 grocery hamper, SA is impressed

"Shoprite is doing the Lord's work": Woman shows off R199 grocery hamper, SA is...

14 days ago

27-Year-old domestic worker pursues tertiary qualification: "I’m passionate about my future"

27-Year-old domestic worker pursues tertiary qualification: "I’m passionate abou...

15 days ago

"That kid is tired": Family makes boy believe he's late for exam after taking midday nap, SA relates

"That kid is tired": Family makes boy believe he's late for exam after taking mi...

15 days ago

"He didn't want to do it in secret": Man proposes to girlfriend at Shoprite, SA's touched

"He didn't want to do it in secret": Man proposes to girlfriend at Shoprite, SA's touched

A local gent warmed the hearts of many social media users after proposing to his girlfriend publicly. The man went down on his knee at Shoprite.

"Ubuntu personified": Honest couple praised for deposit money after picking a lost wallet

"Ubuntu personified": Honest couple praised for deposit money after picking a lost wallet

A married couple received many compliments after sharing a post looking for a guy who lost his wallet. The couple also deposited the cash in his account.

"No way you're South African": Hunky local man has Mzansi ladies feral

"No way you're South African": Hunky local man has Mzansi ladies feral

A hunk charmed Mzansi huns after sharing a video on TikTok. Many ladies saw their future husbands in him, while some did not believe he was a local.

"Reminds me of Sarafina": Mom shares cute Shein outfit she ordered vs what she got, SA's in stitches

"Reminds me of Sarafina": Mom shares cute Shein outfit she ordered vs what she got, SA's in stitches

A TikTok user left many social media users laughing after she showed off an outfit she had ordered for her daughter on Shein versus what she received.

"What's happening on that side?" Cape Town woman pet walks an iron leaving SA entertained

"What's happening on that side?" Cape Town woman pet walks an iron leaving SA entertained

A TikTok user shared a video of a lady walking down the street in the Mother City pulling an iron that she turned into a pet. The post entertained Mzansi peeps.

"Motivation as a first-year student": Woman flaunts achievements since becoming teacher inspiring SA

"Motivation as a first-year student": Woman flaunts achievements since becoming teacher inspiring SA

A young lady showed off what she has achieved since graduating and starting work as a teacher. Social media users were motivated by the TikTok post.

"They walk like they're in space": Dogs attempt to move in Crocs, leaving SA in stitches

"They walk like they're in space": Dogs attempt to move in Crocs, leaving SA in stitches

A TikTok user shared a video of her dogs, Peanut and Pablo, in their Crocs. The dogs later tried to walk, looking like they were about to fall, leaving SA amused.

"Small girls, big dreams": Woman shows off her home after major renovations, leaving SA impressed

"Small girls, big dreams": Woman shows off her home after major renovations, leaving SA impressed

After renovating her home into a gorgeous place, a TikTok user received many compliments from inspired social media users. Others asked for the handyman's number.

"Your home is really beautiful": Woman wows SA with her gorgeous yard and house

"Your home is really beautiful": Woman wows SA with her gorgeous yard and house

A TikTok user attracted many comments after sharing a video of her yard on the app. SA peeps showered the hun with compliments while others asked for plugs.

Bongiwe Mati