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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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Mom's R100K BackaBuddy donation plea reaches R89K for son with Gorlin-Golts syndrome

Mom's R100K BackaBuddy donation plea reaches R89K for son with Gorlin-Golts syndrome

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Whole world submitted one prayer": Nigerians celebrate South Africa's 2-0 loss against Mexico

"Whole world submitted one prayer": Nigerians celebrate South Africa's 2-0 loss against Mexico

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Klipdrift launches historic Springboks vs All Blacks partnership at Van Ryn’s Distillery

Klipdrift launches historic Springboks vs All Blacks partnership at Van Ryn’s Distillery

People

4 months ago

"You nailed it": SA comedian aces Mel Viljoen's live eNCA interview walkout skit, SA impressed

"You nailed it": SA comedian aces Mel Viljoen's live eNCA interview walkout skit, SA impressed

People

4 months ago

"Enjoy your new beginning": Saffer details long travel journey while settling in the US, SA moved

"Enjoy your new beginning": Saffer details long travel journey while settling in the US, SA moved

People

4 months ago

"God bless your friendship": Woman's beautiful friendship with a blind guy moves Mzansi

"God bless your friendship": Woman's beautiful friendship with a blind guy moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"I would sue him": Woman shows how pregnancy altered her appearance, SA astonished

"I would sue him": Woman shows how pregnancy altered her appearance, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A mother of twins shared a viral Instagram video showing her pregnancy changes and post-birth recovery, sparking an online conversation about motherhood.

"Very smart": Mdantsane tech innovator creates multilingual AI spectacles for the blind, SA wowed

"Very smart": Mdantsane tech innovator creates multilingual AI spectacles for the blind, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

Elihle Stali from Mdantsane is seeking R80,000 via BackaBuddy to showcase his five-language AI smart glasses for the blind at a global innovation event in Hong Kong.

"What a great story": Zulu man goes from crime to running Drakensberg tour guide business

"What a great story": Zulu man goes from crime to running Drakensberg tour guide business

People

4 months ago

A video shared by traveller Jessica features Caiphus Mthabela, a Drakensberg guide who turned his life around after a prison sentence and runs a booming tour agency.

"Yi film": Funeral drama deepens after bricks allegedly found in church leader's coffin, SA stunned

"Yi film": Funeral drama deepens after bricks allegedly found in church leader's coffin, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

A criminal case has been opened against Icebolethu Funerals after a KZN family stopped a burial service and discovered the coffin contained building bricks.

"Yes, wena girl": Tannie impresses Mzansi with her Shoprite trolley dash items selection

"Yes, wena girl": Tannie impresses Mzansi with her Shoprite trolley dash items selection

People

4 months ago

A viral TikTok video shared by Bronkhorstspruit Mall shows an elderly woman executing a clever bulk-buying strategy during a grocery trolley dash challenge.

Intercare opens an advanced medical and dental centre in Kyalami, operating 7 days a week

Intercare opens an advanced medical and dental centre in Kyalami, operating 7 days a week

People

4 months ago

Intercare has officially launched its advanced Kyalami Medical and Dental Centre at Mushroom Farm Shopping Centre, offering comprehensive seven-day care.

SA raises over R60k to help a Cape Town petrol attendant who delivered a baby become a paramedic

SA raises over R60k to help a Cape Town petrol attendant who delivered a baby become a paramedic

People

4 months ago

A BackaBuddy campaign started by @coolstorybru has raised over R67,000 for Chevaan Abrahams, the petrol attendant who delivered a baby at a garage.

"We only see this in movies": Afrikaner woman wakes up to car tyres stolen and replaced with bricks

"We only see this in movies": Afrikaner woman wakes up to car tyres stolen and replaced with bricks

People

4 months ago

A shocking video shared on X shows a South African woman discovering both her bakkies stripped of their tyres and balanced on her own driveway paving bricks.

"We were missing out": Afrikaner family celebrates huge win in US 6 months after moving, SA wowed

"We were missing out": Afrikaner family celebrates huge win in US 6 months after moving, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

An Eastern Cape family is celebrating six months since relocating to Texas, sharing how the lifestyle and a massive new career win have changed their lives.

Bongiwe Mati