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

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Ears have no lids": Funny Swati gossip session between Mark and a young girl has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

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"You can thank the DA for that": Pilot vents about the high cost of living in Cape Town, SA relates

People

12 days ago

Capitec rebrands to align with insurance and telecom growth

People

12 days ago

"Well done, circuit breakers": Redhill School shines at World Robotics Olympiad, SA impressed

People

12 days ago

"Keep pushing, mfanakithi": Young man documents second day of journey to rebuild his life, SA moved

People

12 days ago

"What we call parenting": Young girl shows off motor mechanic skills with radiator water test

People

12 days ago

"My fear as a child": Snake rescuer finds giant reptile inside toilet bowl, SA distressed

People

12 days ago

A terrifying video by snake handler Slangboere shows a large snake in a toilet, vanishing into the pipes, igniting fear among South Africans about toilet snakes.

"Don't pick up the head": Woman conquers extreme phobia in intense snake handling clip, SA amused

People

12 days ago

A South African woman hilariously confronted her snake phobia by holding a massive Albino Burmese Python, earning both laughter and admiration online.

"When art meets art": SK original makes a dope portrait of Akira Nakai, impressing Mzansi

People

12 days ago

Johannesburg artist SK captivated audiences with a live portrait of Akira Nakai, creator of RAUH-Welt Begriff, at the Montecasino Idle Auto Expo on 1 August 2026.

"Uncle Sydney for president": Security guard wins over SA with enthusiastic school arrival routine

People

12 days ago

Uncle Syd, a beloved security officer, greets learners with fist bumps and hugs at a Gauteng primary school, creating heartwarming experiences for all.

"Suspend everyone involved": Commentary on embarrassing schoolyard brawl between parents

People

12 days ago

Violence erupted at a Gauteng school rugby match as parents clashed, with players joining in. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability.

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"I knew what I was capable of": Chloe Stuart smashes racing records while running businesses at 17

People

12 days ago

At 17, Chloe Stuart is a champion racing driver and entrepreneur, breaking barriers in motorsport while running her own business ventures and fragrance line.

Experts advise job seekers to verify recruiters amid surge in fraudulent listings

People

13 days ago

South African youth are warned of fraudulent job adverts on social media used by human trafficking syndicates, promising high salaries and travel abroad.

"You have to start from somewhere": Limpopo woman rises from till packer to branch manager

People

13 days ago

Rechaider Matloga's journey from a till packer to Branch Manager at Petshop Science highlights perseverance, mentorship, and growth within the retail sector.

"Such wonderful learners": High school learners throw a baby shower for a teacher, SA moved

People

13 days ago

Learners at Joe Slovo Engineering High School surprise their pregnant teacher with a joyful baby shower, featuring cake, treats, and heartfelt celebration.

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