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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

3284 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"As if you bathed yourself": Zuluboy is unimpressed with mom's time management, SA in stitches

"As if you bathed yourself": Zuluboy is unimpressed with mom's time management, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"SIU on its way": SA girl gifted Lamborghini worth R6m for 30th birthday by Nigerian man, SA stunned

"SIU on its way": SA girl gifted Lamborghini worth R6m for 30th birthday by Nigerian man, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Our goat is training for Sibiya": SA reacts with humour to General Mkhwanazi’s viral aerobics clip

"Our goat is training for Sibiya": SA reacts with humour to General Mkhwanazi’s viral aerobics clip

People

6 months ago

"MacG said this": Woman's conspiracy theory that baddies are undercover agents goes wild, SA agrees

"MacG said this": Woman's conspiracy theory that baddies are undercover agents goes wild, SA agrees

People

6 months ago

"Leave him alone": SA defends small business owner after he was confronted over employees' salaries

"Leave him alone": SA defends small business owner after he was confronted over employees' salaries

People

6 months ago

"A king raising kings": Teacher's 'no means no' lesson to young boys moves Mzansi

"A king raising kings": Teacher's 'no means no' lesson to young boys moves Mzansi

People

6 months ago

"Number 1 of 100": Couple in a cheating drama's latest post stuns SA

"Number 1 of 100": Couple in a cheating drama's latest post stuns SA

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A woman who had an online meltdown after discovering that her husband was cheating with over 100 women shared a post showing that they were fixing their marriage.

"Prison is their tool to neutralise him": Pieter Kriel reacts to Malema's sentencing, SA divided

"Prison is their tool to neutralise him": Pieter Kriel reacts to Malema's sentencing, SA divided

People

6 months ago

Pieter Kriel left the online community divided after alleging that Julius Malema’s 5-year prison sentence was linked to Western interests and AfriForum.

"He's messing up the algorithm": Woman explains why she blocked Elon Musk on X, SA debates

"He's messing up the algorithm": Woman explains why she blocked Elon Musk on X, SA debates

People

6 months ago

Social justice advocate Bianca accused Elon Musk of promoting disinformation and using tantrums to fight South Africa’s redress laws regarding Starlink.

"Loved this read": Dutch woman pens a love letter to South African braai, SA impressed

"Loved this read": Dutch woman pens a love letter to South African braai, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Facebook user Yvonne in the bush went viral after sharing a touching and funny comparison between South African and Dutch cooking cultures, sparking a debate.

"It's my turn, bafazi": Young woman celebrates building her own rooms at home, SA impressed

"It's my turn, bafazi": Young woman celebrates building her own rooms at home, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

A small business owner shared a video showing the building process of her two-roomed flat at the back of her home, inspiring many social media users.

"You're a true son of the soil": Pieter Kriel's unfiltered view of the DA stuns Mzansi

"You're a true son of the soil": Pieter Kriel's unfiltered view of the DA stuns Mzansi

People

6 months ago

Pieter Kriel shared a Facebook post, which sparked divided views after accusing the DA of using inherited advantage to block transformation and social justice.

"Scary but beautiful": Video of wild lightning in Eastern Cape sparks 'Stranger Things' comparisons

"Scary but beautiful": Video of wild lightning in Eastern Cape sparks 'Stranger Things' comparisons

People

6 months ago

A viral Facebook video shows a rare silent lightning display over the KuGompo City region as the cold front brings rain and snow to parts of the country.

"She is so beautiful": Mantwa's male fans show love in video after Malema's 5-year prison sentencing

"She is so beautiful": Mantwa's male fans show love in video after Malema's 5-year prison sentencing

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Cape Town content creator shares a humorous tribute to Mantwa Matlala, Julius Malema’s wife, and the TikTok clip went viral as viewers praised her beauty.

"Calm before the storm": Viral video showing no waves in Durban beach raises concerns

"Calm before the storm": Viral video showing no waves in Durban beach raises concerns

People

6 months ago

A TikTok video captures a rare sight of a completely still Durban beach, igniting debate on social media about the calm water's implications and natural phenomena.

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