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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

3248 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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KZN hospital surprises Mqondisi Ntshangase during cross-country walk on a single leg

KZN hospital surprises Mqondisi Ntshangase during cross-country walk on a single leg

People

11 days ago

Capitec opens R1.5bn borrowing channel for local entrepreneurs

Capitec opens R1.5bn borrowing channel for local entrepreneurs

People

11 days ago

"In South Africa, a greeting is a must": Mzansi amused by passenger’s taxi greeting drama

"In South Africa, a greeting is a must": Mzansi amused by passenger’s taxi greeting drama

People

11 days ago

"Bro is Cody Maverick": Penguin hitches ride on bodyboard with Cape Town swimmer, SA stunned

"Bro is Cody Maverick": Penguin hitches ride on bodyboard with Cape Town swimmer, SA stunned

People

11 days ago

"Our kids are amazing": Mafikeng Grade 9 pupil earns American honour for lung cancer AI research

"Our kids are amazing": Mafikeng Grade 9 pupil earns American honour for lung cancer AI research

People

11 days ago

"Feeling proud": American man's priceless reaction to 'Forgive Our Trespasses' hypes Mzansi

"Feeling proud": American man's priceless reaction to 'Forgive Our Trespasses' hypes Mzansi

People

11 days ago

"Happy miles, young man": Family rewards hardworking son with a car, SA moved

"Happy miles, young man": Family rewards hardworking son with a car, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

A hardworking South African young man bursts into tears as his family gifts him his first car in a TikTok video, then takes his white hatchback for a night drive.

"He deserves a tip": Street dweller asks for R5 to learn kung fu in hilarious viral video, SA amused

"He deserves a tip": Street dweller asks for R5 to learn kung fu in hilarious viral video, SA amused

People

11 days ago

A South African man’s viral traffic-jam sign claims ninjas kidnapped his wife and asks for R5 to learn kung fu, prompting TikTok viewers to laugh and offer cash.

"You're all a vibe": Culture Motion’s powerful Xhosa gwijo performance has Mzansi bowing in respect

"You're all a vibe": Culture Motion’s powerful Xhosa gwijo performance has Mzansi bowing in respect

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

Gqeberha TikTok group Culture Motion captivates South Africa with a powerful gwijo cover of 'Ingoma Ezimnandi,' sparking cross-cultural praise and Xhosa pride.

South Africans face stricter visa rules as national passport drops in global rankings

South Africans face stricter visa rules as national passport drops in global rankings

People

11 days ago

South Africa’s passport has fallen in the Henley Passport Index, cutting visa-free access and bringing extra costs, paperwork and delays for travellers.

"God is great": Zambian surgical team breaks into song after completing 13-year-old's brain surgery

"God is great": Zambian surgical team breaks into song after completing 13-year-old's brain surgery

People

12 days ago

Video shows a surgical team joining hands in worship after lengthy brain surgery on a 13-year-old, as viewers praise the doctors they would want by their side.

"Viva Orania": Tradesmen showcase bricklaying skills during annual Orania carnival, SA wowed

"Viva Orania": Tradesmen showcase bricklaying skills during annual Orania carnival, SA wowed

People

12 days ago

Orania Carnival turns bricklaying, welding and robotics into spectator events, showcasing vital trade skills and prompting mixed reactions across social media.

Families collect remains of Wicknell Chivayo and wife Lulu ahead of final farewell

Families collect remains of Wicknell Chivayo and wife Lulu ahead of final farewell

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

The Chivayo and Muteke families collect Wicknell and Lulu’s remains before a procession to their Glen View home, where ministers and relatives pay their respects.

"He is in disbelief": Father's joy over daughter's BMW purchase moves Mzansi

"He is in disbelief": Father's joy over daughter's BMW purchase moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

12 days ago

A Gauteng entrepreneur surprised her father with a new BMW outside a township spaza shop, and his disbelief moved South Africans to tears as the clip went viral.

"Phones are always on standby": Mzansi unites to track down fleeing driver in Pretoria crash

"Phones are always on standby": Mzansi unites to track down fleeing driver in Pretoria crash

People

12 days ago

A grey Hyundai driver fled after allegedly hitting a red hatchback near Mediclinic Medforum in Pretoria, as bystander footage fuels an online search for clues.

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