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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

3281 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"The only safe place in SA": Movement leader showcases new estate development in Orania, SA wowed

"The only safe place in SA": Movement leader showcases new estate development in Orania, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

"Keep doing God's work": Car wash employee receives a R2000 tip from a motorist, SA moved

"Keep doing God's work": Car wash employee receives a R2000 tip from a motorist, SA moved

People

4 months ago

"The Polygamist owes me therapy": US TV critic rips apart Jonasi's character, SA relates

"The Polygamist owes me therapy": US TV critic rips apart Jonasi's character, SA relates

People

4 months ago

"It's time to move to China": South African man's hospital visit cost in China stuns Mzansi

"It's time to move to China": South African man's hospital visit cost in China stuns Mzansi

People

4 months ago

"No DNA, just RSA": Proud South Africans take over downtown Atlanta for FIFA World Cup, SA moved

"No DNA, just RSA": Proud South Africans take over downtown Atlanta for FIFA World Cup, SA moved

People

4 months ago

"You start it, we finish it": US podcaster analyses South Africans' 'violent' mindset, SA debates

"You start it, we finish it": US podcaster analyses South Africans' 'violent' mindset, SA debates

People

4 months ago

"What a journey": Solo traveller shares wild border woes on route to SA by public transport

"What a journey": Solo traveller shares wild border woes on route to SA by public transport

People

4 months ago

Solo traveller @jackykarwathova shared her hectic experience at the Mozambican border while overlanding from Kenya to South Africa on public transport.

"Our very own Big 5": Woman shows appreciation to 5 locals and names them national heroes, SA moved

"Our very own Big 5": Woman shows appreciation to 5 locals and names them national heroes, SA moved

People

4 months ago

A viral digital post honouring five prominent public figures from KwaZulu-Natal has sparked widespread praise and admiration from South African viewers.

"She's come to her senses": SA amused by Mel Viljoen's change of mind, responding to eNCA reporter

"She's come to her senses": SA amused by Mel Viljoen's change of mind, responding to eNCA reporter

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Mel Viljoen initially snubbed eNCA's Silindelo Sebata in court and later changed her mind, asking why her husband, Peet, was the only one arrested.

"Mixed comments here": Discussion starts on the reality of life for Afrikaner refugees in the US

"Mixed comments here": Discussion starts on the reality of life for Afrikaner refugees in the US

People

4 months ago

A Reddit post by @derpsnotdea ignited a discussion about the welfare of the people in the US refugee program, revealing work permit delays facing them.

"He speaks the truth": Elderly man's Tswana debate about March and March impressed moves SA

"He speaks the truth": Elderly man's Tswana debate about March and March impressed moves SA

People

4 months ago

An elderly South African man named Oom Herman has gone viral online for speaking fluent SeTswana during a conversation about national immigration laws

"Lots of strength to the family": 9-year-old dies after fatal truck accident in George, SA mourns

"Lots of strength to the family": 9-year-old dies after fatal truck accident in George, SA mourns

People

4 months ago

A nine-year-old boy has tragically passed away following a devastating pedestrian accident on PW Botha Boulevard in George. Police are investigating.

"Jonasi is coming for you": American woman excited that Sdumo Mtshali reposted her review, SA amused

"Jonasi is coming for you": American woman excited that Sdumo Mtshali reposted her review, SA amused

People

4 months ago

An American TikToker was left in a massive frenzy after The Polygamist lead actor, Sdumo Mtshali, reposted her unfiltered Netflix review on his stories.

"Rest well, nana": Death of Amberfield College learner leaves Mzansi devastated

"Rest well, nana": Death of Amberfield College learner leaves Mzansi devastated

People

4 months ago

Amberfield College in Centurion has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the tragic death of Grade 11 learner Awande Okuhle Aphelelisiwe Mthembu.

"He's going to make it in life": Town planner graduate begging for a job on the street moves Mzansi

"He's going to make it in life": Town planner graduate begging for a job on the street moves Mzansi

People

4 months ago

Good Hope FM presenter Kyeezi Siyengo shared a video of an unemployed Town Planner graduate who spent his Youth Day hunting for a job at a Cape Town intersection.

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