Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"100% valid": Woman's savage reaction to partner spoiling her cake content has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"You're living the good life": Woman breaks down monthly costs of running household, SA feels poor

People

5 months ago

Parenting hacks to cut the amount of time children spend on screen time

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Why does it not bite?": Little girl remains unbothered while the snake moves on her, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Thembi got you this time": Malcolm is frightened by Sis Thembi's mouse, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Imagine Mufasa waking up mid-air": Nail-biting moment as lion is flown on a plane during relocation

People

5 months ago

"So they actually rehearsed this?": Couple's dramatic wedding kiss sparks online chatter

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A local couple was filmed sharing a choreographed perfomance when it was time for them to share a kiss, sparking a massive debate among viewers online.

"They deserve more money": Effects of new minimum wage on domestic workers leave Mzansi divided

People

5 months ago

An article recently published detailed that even with the R30.23 current hourly rate for domestic workers, that amonth still fails to care for families.

Proposed pay for domestic workers in 2026, if approved by the Department of Employment and Labour

People

5 months ago

The NMW Commission recommends a pay rise for domestic workers in 2026, pushing the minimum salary above R4,800, yet data shows that many are paid below the rate.

"Usain Bolt would be proud": Hospital security guard filmed chasing escaping patient, SA stunned

People

5 months ago

A TikTok video showed a hospital patient being chased by a security guard while trying to escape Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, leaving social media users amused.

"She respects elders": Bride embarrassed to kiss the groom during the wedding ceremony, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young makoti shared a video of her recent wedding to a man of eight months, sparking an online debate about love after she refused to kiss him in front of guests.

"Who's going to void this?": Cape Town woman shows convenience of Checkers smart trolley, SA divided

People

5 months ago

A local woman shared a video showing off the new Checkers smart trolleys, which are made to make shopping simple, sparking a massive online debate.

"Definitely making this": Pick 'n Pay budget haul shows chef preparing meal for 4 with R150

People

5 months ago

A cheffrom Cape Town shared a video of her meal preparation from Pick' n Pay for a family of four costing R148, impressing many social media users.

"Our taxes are going to the right people": Woman makes the most of R560 Sassa child grant, SA moved

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A mother shared a viral TikTok video of her shopping spree with her daughter, where she got her food, clothes and even took her out for a nice meal.

"This child is classic": Zuluboy explains why he speaks Xhosa when visiting the village, SA amused

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Zuliboy's mother, Lujabe Siphe, shared a Facebook video of his toddler explaining how he tried to teach family and friends in the village and gave up.

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