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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A look at the only shop in the world selling biscuits for just R1 in South Africa

People

5 months ago

"Keep updating us": SA woman stressed amid new emergency alert in Doha, Mzansi moved

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"What a day": Grand opening of Boksburg Walmart filled with proudly SA vibes

People

5 months ago

"So happy for you": Big service delivery culture shock for Afrikaners in America, SA debates

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Hungry Lion Chicken Finger Feast vs KFC Mega Strips Box, SA picks the winner

People

5 months ago

"This is a hideout": Cape Town man shows how he gets in and out of small loft apartment, SA stunned

People

5 months ago

"He will be sorely missed": Author pays tribute to Sol Philander, SA moved

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Cape Town broadcaster paid tribute to the late entertainment industry guru and activist Soli Philander following his passing after a long battle with cancer.

"This is going great": Little boy's Afrikaans homework session with mom warms hearts

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A local mother filmed her seven-year-old son practising his Afrikaans reading and shared the clip on TikTok, where it touched the hearts of many viewers.

"Sad situation": Deep dive into 63 people deported from Ireland to South Africa

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A TikTok user talked about 63 African nationals who were deported from Ireland to South Africa recently because of a lack of proper legal documentation.

"She didn't sign up for this": Cat Matlala's wife shows signs of exhaustion during court appearance

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A TikTok user shared a viral video of Cat Matlala and his tired-looking wife in court, having an intense conversation with their lawyers before the proceedings.

"This is rich, rich": SA woman flexes her Paris designer shopping spree, SA wowed

People

5 months ago

A local woman shared a TikTok video of her shopping trip to luxury stores in Paris, sparking a debate about high spending and the privilege of having money.

"Bonang Matheba, is that you?": Petrol attendant's radio voice grabs Mzansi's attention

People

5 months ago

A talented petrol attendant from Newcastle in KZN shared a video showcasing her television and radio presenting talent, impressing many viewers online.

"She left you dry": Aspiring politician dragged for cheating on wife and marrying side chick

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An aspiring politician went on a local podcast to speak about his plans for the future, including his two marriages, which both ended because of infidelity.

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski roasted online after uncomfortable moment with new product offering

People

5 months ago

An Instagram video of Chris Kempczinski, the CEO of McDonald's, eating their new burger had viewers convinced that he doesn't eat the food he sells.

Heartbreak in Mbombela as young man battles for life following car crash, SA rallies

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A 20-year-old from Mbombela, Mpumalanga, is currently unresponsive in the intensive care unit following a car accident that happened on 26 February 2026.

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