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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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"Would have helped you": Commuter chased out of a taxi over R1 fare shortage, SA astonished

"Would have helped you": Commuter chased out of a taxi over R1 fare shortage, SA astonished

People

5 months ago

"Let the wife drive": Wife vs Mom: Man stressed over who deserves the car front seat, SA jokes

"Let the wife drive": Wife vs Mom: Man stressed over who deserves the car front seat, SA jokes

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

25-Year-old speaks about her branding company journey after Isiphingo 2025 recognition

25-Year-old speaks about her branding company journey after Isiphingo 2025 recognition

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

"Glad they're Ok": KZN graduation trip ends in severe highway accident amid heavy regional rain

"Glad they're Ok": KZN graduation trip ends in severe highway accident amid heavy regional rain

People

5 months ago

"Real threat": Asteroid narrowly misses Earth amid vulnerabilities in global satellite, SA concerned

"Real threat": Asteroid narrowly misses Earth amid vulnerabilities in global satellite, SA concerned

People

5 months ago

"Shaka would be disappointed": Zulu man faints while lifting weights with Samoan in law, SA stunned

"Shaka would be disappointed": Zulu man faints while lifting weights with Samoan in law, SA stunned

People

5 months ago

"Start a company": American man uses a Barbie car to beat the soaring cost of fuel, SA impressed

"Start a company": American man uses a Barbie car to beat the soaring cost of fuel, SA impressed

People

5 months ago

A viral TikTok clip by @9news shows handyman Miles Hightower driving a modified Barbie camper van built to beat high fuel costs, sparking a global debate.

"Our people are loving": Petrol attendants give American skater a warm welcome in Central Karoo

"Our people are loving": Petrol attendants give American skater a warm welcome in Central Karoo

People

5 months ago

A viral TikTok by @jaayfilms shows the moment enthusiastic Shell petrol attendants ran out to welcome him in the Central Karoo, touching many viewers.

"Cocomelon will never be the same": Cute toddler video bombs domestic workers' content, SA wowed

"Cocomelon will never be the same": Cute toddler video bombs domestic workers' content, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A viral TikTok video by @user5290086919791 shows a toddler joining two domestic workers in a lively Amapiano dance, sparking praise for a healthy environment.

Coastal chaos at Diaz: Ocean power strips shoreline, property owners on alert

Coastal chaos at Diaz: Ocean power strips shoreline, property owners on alert

South Africa

5 months ago

A viral TikTok video captured severe coastal erosion at Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay, leaving luxury apartments sitting on the edge of a newly formed cliff.

"Ola Magogo": Helen Zille promises to steamroll ANC in Jozi during Gugulethu road repairs, SA moved

"Ola Magogo": Helen Zille promises to steamroll ANC in Jozi during Gugulethu road repairs, SA moved

People

5 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joking that Helen Zille will 'steamroll' the ANC while she operated heavy machinery in Gugulethu.

"Few will get his point": Man labels Dr Ndlozi an educated fool over border control, SA divided

"Few will get his point": Man labels Dr Ndlozi an educated fool over border control, SA divided

People

5 months ago

A viral TikTok clip by @jomomaskombi sparked an online debate after a Vaal citizen labelled Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi an 'educated fool' over border policies.

"He doesn't deserve you": OhSmallStuff influencer announces end of marriage, SA astonished

"He doesn't deserve you": OhSmallStuff influencer announces end of marriage, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Lifestyle influencer Oyisa of OhSmallStuff went viral on X after revealing that she left her marital home due to her husband's infidelity, stunning many viewers.

"Stories like this give headaches": Mom and son blow R18 million on reckless lifestyle, SA aggrieved

"Stories like this give headaches": Mom and son blow R18 million on reckless lifestyle, SA aggrieved

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A viral TikTok video from @justifypodcast featured a local man detailing how he squandered a massive R7.5M inheritance on luxury rentals and substance addiction.

"You always come to our rescue": Mbali Nhlapho shares an easy way to clean suede shoes, SA wowed

"You always come to our rescue": Mbali Nhlapho shares an easy way to clean suede shoes, SA wowed

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

Popular local cleaning expert Mbali Nhlapho shared a viral TikTok video demonstrating how to clean suede shoes using vinegar, impressing social media users.

Bongiwe Mati