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

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"May the best man win": Woman dating 3 men explains how each brings value to her life, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"He's very appreciative": Zuluboy gushes about his present father, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"As long as you're happy": South African woman flexes soft life in Pakistan, SA divided

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"They asked him for proof of address": Mzansi stunned by bakkie carrying a fully built shack

People

6 months ago

"You can't hate Zulu girls": Friends swoon over General Mkhwanazi’s physique, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Whose idea was this?": Man mocks East London over reported Gompo City name change, SA stunned

People

6 months ago

"Don't follow trends": Mom and daughter try on Foschini’s R1,400 two-piece sets, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African mother and daughter went viral on TikTok after a hilariously oversized Foschini try-on haul left them in a fit of contagious laughter.

"Ignore them": Security officer claims nurses said her doctor fiancé downgraded by dating her

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A local security guard shared a video after overhearing a nurse calling her a "downgrade" for dating a doctor, sparking a debate on workplace respect.

"Another interesting fact": Woman realises Sister Bethina is a sample of Aaliyah's song, SA debates

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok by content creator Cassi Scheppel sparked a debate after revealing that Mgarimbe’s Sister Bethina was inspired by Aaliyah’s 2001 hit Try Again.

"This is insane": Tourist shows inside the Tony Stark Cape Town mansion, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

Australian creator Mikaela Testa shared a luxury tour of the famous "Iron Man" house in Clifton, impressing many social media users who wished her a happy stay.

"You work hard": Makhi shows groceries from killing it with Facebook monetisation, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

Content creator Makhi Thee Swappa Queen went viral on Facebook after showing off two full trolleys of groceries following her controversial cement video.

"He thinks he found love": SA digs up pic of man who allegedly funds influencer's her luxe lifestyle

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Facebook post alleged that influencer Palesa Maleka's luxury lifestyle was funded by a specific man, sparking a massive debate among social media users.

"We pray it lasts": Woman flexes ring and boasts about proposal after 5 days of dating, SA divided

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Nigerian woman sparked a massive online debate on Instagram after revealing she got engaged just five days after meeting her partner and knowing her worth.

"God is by your side": SA woman gives peek of life as a chef in the US, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

A South African private chef living in the US shared an Instagram vlog of her going to work and her intense night shift preparing pastries and ice cream.

"Very clever": Woman explains why Curro's tuckshop partnership with Woolworths is a smart move

People

6 months ago

A social media coach went viral on TikTok after explaining why the partnership between Curro and Woolworths is a brilliant strategic move for both brands.

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