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

"You're onto something": Woman morphs into Teyana Taylor with impressive facebeat, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

"They found us": Family's deceased body saga with Capitec gets international attention, SA stunned

People

6 months ago

"Rest in peace legend": Worcester's beloved snake catcher passes away, SA mourns

People

6 months ago

"Bless you, brother": Dad's emotional reaction to electric shaver birthday gift moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Two caring moms": Woman shows gratitude to baby daddy's wife for raising her daughter, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Toni Braxton, maybe?" Influencer Busi Dayimani shows off drop-dead gorgeous mom, SA in awe

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"That's a waste of money": Airline passenger's R224k first class travel experience goes viral

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video featured a luxury travel creator who flew in a R224,000 Singapore Airlines suite sparked a debate over the massive ticket price.

"We love and miss you guys": Mother pens a letter about leaving SA for the Netherlands, Mzansi moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African mom penned down a detailed post on Facebook about the decision to relocate to a European country she had never been to with her family.

"Let's support her": Humble woman selling Forever Living products moves Mzansi

People

6 months ago

TikTok user @philiswajonase155 reached nearly half a million views on the platform after sharing a video of herself marketing her Forever Living business

"You will be happy in your forever home": Video of old dog finally getting adopted warms hearts

People

6 months ago

Wetnose Animal Rescue Centre staff formed a guard of honour for 11-year-old Gibson as he was finally adopted, touching the hearts of many social media users.

"You are incredible": Domestic worker celebrates successful launch of first cookbook, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

Nelia Ngulube, creator of @yayas_rusks, went viral on Instagram after celebrating her new cookbook launch and receiving thousands of orders from across the world.

"When I found out I was happy": KZN pensioner wins R12 million lotto jackpot

People

6 months ago

A KZN pensioner who won R12.7 million in the Lotto Plus 2 draw shared that he plans to renovate his home and secure a bright academic future for his grandchildren.