Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1028 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This needs a national shutdown": Gogo speaks against GBV at Matatiela march, SA moved

"This needs a national shutdown": Gogo speaks against GBV at Matatiela march, SA...

19 days ago

"A new chapter": Dr Celiwe Dada shows first step in divorcing alleged abusive hubby, SA celebrates

"A new chapter": Dr Celiwe Dada shows first step in divorcing alleged abusive hu...

19 days ago

"Be careful next time": Elon Musk reveals payment to 13th baby mama before paternity tests, SA wowed

"Be careful next time": Elon Musk reveals payment to 13th baby mama before pater...

19 days ago

"Thanks for looking out": Content creator breaks down how she earned R12k in 2 weeks, SA motivated

"Thanks for looking out": Content creator breaks down how she earned R12k in 2 w...

19 days ago

"This is a first": Pest control exposes cockroach hiding spot in a home, SA shivers

"This is a first": Pest control exposes cockroach hiding spot in a home, SA shiv...

19 days ago

"Unspeakable joy": Couple stuns with a tour of their stunning new home, SA impressed

"Unspeakable joy": Couple stuns with a tour of their stunning new home, SA impre...

20 days ago

"May she enjoy retirement": Nurses bid farewell to colleague after 44 years of service, SA touched

"May she enjoy retirement": Nurses bid farewell to colleague after 44 years of service, SA touched

A son captured her retiring nursing mom's heartfelt farewell from her colleagues and patients after 44 years of service, leaving social media users emotional.

"This is responsible parenting: 13-year-old boy prepares heartwarming meal for family, SA impressed

"This is responsible parenting: 13-year-old boy prepares heartwarming meal for family, SA impressed

A 13-year-old boy showcased his impressive cooking skills in a video, earning praise for his ability to prepare a hearty meal like a pro from impressed online users.

"Sorry to see you go": US family of 8 given deadline to exit the country, SA divided

"Sorry to see you go": US family of 8 given deadline to exit the country, SA divided

A mom shared her emotional visa renewal battle in SA, where only half of her family was allowed to stay, forcing them to start packing for America again.

"This one looks hungry": Wild lioness jumps onto high-walled residential gate, SA stunned

"This one looks hungry": Wild lioness jumps onto high-walled residential gate, SA stunned

A lioness was caught on CCTV in Rongai, Kenya jumping a tall residential gate and perching on top, scanning for prey, leaving people in awe and fear.

"I will fight for my child": Mom vows to get justice for daughter after alleged school trauma

"I will fight for my child": Mom vows to get justice for daughter after alleged school trauma

A mother refused to back down after her seven-year-old daughter was allegedly violated at school, vowing for justice no matter the cost, leaving SA proud.

"This is beautiful": Humble man's solo midnight birthday celebration touches Mzansi hearts

"This is beautiful": Humble man's solo midnight birthday celebration touches Mzansi hearts

A humble young man celebrated his birthday alone, blowing out candles and praying in a video he shared on TikTok leaving social media users touched.

"He is good looking": Man boldly calls Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva handsome, SA divided

"He is good looking": Man boldly calls Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva handsome, SA divided

A man's compliment about Big Brother Mzansi winner Sweet Guluva's look had social media buzzing. Some were disappointed, while others supported him.

"Mine flew away": Shein drone disappoints man after failing to take off, SA in stitches

"Mine flew away": Shein drone disappoints man after failing to take off, SA in stitches

A man shared a video testing his drone bought at Shein for less than R200 but was disappointed. The flying machine showed a blue light but did not take off.

"Snakes are not your friends": Brave little girl shows off her snake-handling skills, SA divided

"Snakes are not your friends": Brave little girl shows off her snake-handling skills, SA divided

A little girl left many social media users in a debate after her brother shared a video of her picking a snake from the ground and declaring her love for them.

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