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

Author's articles

"The dangers of causing drama": Road rage incident sparks controversy

People

5 months ago

"We should wear Pampers": Sanitary pads shopping turns into a nightmare after chemical claims

People

5 months ago

"Love and light": 'Sprinkle spinkle' Shera Seven mourns the death of older husband, SA touched

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Unisa PhD student Kamogelo Mmereke selected for UN International Project Programme

People

5 months ago

"Let him stay": R2 million fundraising campaign for SA teacher held in China after fatal accident

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Completely mesmerising": Endless hole coffee table DIY stuns Mzansi

People

5 months ago

"What you're doing is amazing": Domestic worker Sis Thembi and Wentzel family give back, SA moved

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

TikTok star Malcolm Wentzel and his team visited the Sipho-Senkosi Disabled & Overnight Centre in Mpumalanga to help out with necessities for the residents.

"What a lucky guy": Mr Delivery driver blessed with R2000 tip, SA wowed

People

5 months ago

Instagram creator @crossoncourse went viral after tipping a Mr D driver R2,000 to help fix his car’s alternator after it broke down during a delivery.

"Please send this to Trump": Lobola negotiations ceremony at university residence entertains Mzansi

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A TikTok video of University of Pretoria students staging a mock lobola ceremony went viral, showcasing cultural appreciation and student unity, impressing viewers.

"His tears are valid": Son crashes out after seeing mom’s fresh chiskop in viral video, SA amused

People

5 months ago

A viral TikTok video featured a young boy who crashed out after his mother shaved her head because he was terrified that his school friends would laugh.

"That's a lot of cash": Receipts of 4-figure waiter tip earnings spark massive debate

People

5 months ago

A viral post by @ZamakonkeK on X showed waiters earning thousands in tips, sparking a debate on hospitality wages and service excellence in South Africa.

"You treated him with respect": Humble waiter receives R5k tip from generous man, SA moved

People

5 months ago

A man went viral on TikTok after giving a Mugg & Bean waiter at Gateway Mall a R5,000 cash tip when three card machines rejected the large payment.

"Sisterhood is proud": Woman celebrates her Toyota Conquest purchase, Mzansi salutes

People

6 months ago

A Cape Town woman went viral on TikTok after celebrating her cash purchase of a Toyota Conquest, with users praising her financial savvy and reliable choice.