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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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"This is next level": Shopper picks items worth R50K during Woolies trolley dash challenge, SA wowed

"This is next level": Shopper picks items worth R50K during Woolies trolley dash challenge, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

"It belongs in the open sea": Whale's appearance at Waterfront Harbour causes an online stir

"It belongs in the open sea": Whale's appearance at Waterfront Harbour causes an online stir

People

4 months ago

"Brave lady": Hijackers forced to abandon car after mom fights back in viral CCTV, SA astonished

"Brave lady": Hijackers forced to abandon car after mom fights back in viral CCTV, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"They'll grow with you": Woman unboxes tiny cast-iron pots in an online shopping fail, SA jokes

"They'll grow with you": Woman unboxes tiny cast-iron pots in an online shopping fail, SA jokes

People

4 months ago

Aramex South Africa opens opportunities for female couriers in traditionally male-dominated industry

Aramex South Africa opens opportunities for female couriers in traditionally male-dominated industry

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

"You made his day": School learners go wild after spotting Nelson Mandela lookalike, SA entertained

"You made his day": School learners go wild after spotting Nelson Mandela lookalike, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"You are a hero": Petrol attendant explains how he helped a pregnant woman give birth, SA moved

"You are a hero": Petrol attendant explains how he helped a pregnant woman give birth, SA moved

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A viral TikTok video by @coolstorybru_ highlighted the heroic actions of a Kuils River petrol attendant who helped a woman give birth at a Shell garage.

"Bro won this challenge": Man goes for electric appliances during trolley dash challenge, SA wowed

"Bro won this challenge": Man goes for electric appliances during trolley dash challenge, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

A viral video shared by X user khal_juniier shows a local man using a brilliant tactical strategy to clear out appliances during a Shoprite trolley dash challenge.

"How do planes land?": Viral video shows extreme winds and wild seas battering Sea Point, SA stunned

"How do planes land?": Viral video shows extreme winds and wild seas battering Sea Point, SA stunned

People

4 months ago

A viral video shared by Facebook user Familyearthtrek KS has left South Africans worried after showing severe winds and wild seas pounding Sea Point.

"Humanity wins again": Petrol attendant stops his job to help a hurt stray dog, SA moved

"Humanity wins again": Petrol attendant stops his job to help a hurt stray dog, SA moved

People

4 months ago

A content creator shared a touching video of a petrol attendant sitting on the floor to help a stray dog with a splinter in its paw, touching many viewers.

"This is terrible": Kagiso community catches alleged sangoma exhuming grave in cemetery, SA outraged

"This is terrible": Kagiso community catches alleged sangoma exhuming grave in cemetery, SA outraged

People

4 months ago

A viral video shared on Facebook by Kamogeĺo Kgoedi -kk-quotes shows Kagiso residents detaining an alleged foreign traditional healer who exhumes a casket.

"Been a client for years": Affordable tableware factory shop plug in Boksburg has Mzansi excited

"Been a client for years": Affordable tableware factory shop plug in Boksburg has Mzansi excited

People

4 months ago

TikTok user @meet_therughubars shared a viral video tour of the Continental Tableware factory shop in Boksburg, showcasing high-quality items from R5.

"This should be addressed": Limpopo woman worried about being targeted as a foreigner, SA concerned

"This should be addressed": Limpopo woman worried about being targeted as a foreigner, SA concerned

People

4 months ago

A content creator went viral after addressing the rising tribalism against the Tsonga and Venda people amid anti-immigration movements, sparking an online debate.

"We're not aware of any breaches": SA dating site DatingBuzz denies massive user data breach claims

"We're not aware of any breaches": SA dating site DatingBuzz denies massive user data breach claims

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

DatingBuzz has strongly denied dark web claims that its systems were breached and that the personal data of 670,000 South African users is for sale.

"Excellent explanation": Afrikaner couple details their journey through US refugee program, SA wowed

"Excellent explanation": Afrikaner couple details their journey through US refugee program, SA wowed

People

4 months ago

An Afrikaner family shared a TikTok video outlining how they fast-tracked their documentation and interviews in the US refugee program, impressing many viewers.

Bongiwe Mati