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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"It's the power of God": Reddam House learner opens up about matric and distinctions

People

7 months ago

"The material used is for 5 kids": Mthatha school uniform sparks online debate

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"What a beautiful soul": Throwback video of Thomas Sithole during happy days moves SA

People

7 months ago

"The accent changed his look": Extreme Durban heat turns man red and pleading in Xhosa, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

"Gents don't learn": Timeline analysis of Ntando and Bash's relationship has SA heated

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"He's funny without trying:" Siya Kolisi’s funny response to his celebrity status has SA in stitches

People

7 months ago

"Unity wins": Afrikaans man turns to the internet to find an African name for himself, SA moved

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video of Gerard van der Merwe, an Afrikaans man living in China, went viral after he asked viewers to suggest an African name for him to promote unity.

"This boy is so strict": Kid stressed by family's 30 Seconds game, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A hilarious video of a boy demanding a stress-free game of 30 Seconds went viral on TikTok as he ordered his family to play nicely, entertaining many viewers.

"This is so healthy": Married couple hilariously roasts their old matric results, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A TikTok couple went viral after laughing at matric results while motivating learners to look beyond their high school marks, impressing many social media users.

"He already has the accent": SA impressed by Harvard-bound matric learner's accent

People

7 months ago

Johannesburg learner Menzi Bongwe from St. John’s College went viral on TikTok after achieving nine distinctions, while viewers noted his impressive American accent.

"Don't let us down": Viral Bongi leaves Ladgac rehab after completing the programme, SA impressed

People

7 months ago

A Facebook clip of Bongi went viral after officially exiting the Ladgac rehab centre to return to Johannesburg following a successful six-month recovery.

"They look alike": Mom shows the special bond between her baby and the nanny, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A TikTok video of a nanny and baby napping together went viral with 2.2M views as the mother praises her helper for their incredible bond, moving many viewers.

"Your time to shine": Top special educational needs achiever speaks of her challenges, SA impressed

People

7 months ago

Takunda Muchuweni has been named the 2025 top matriculant in the special needs category after overcoming major health challenges and operations, impressing Mzansi.

"You don't waste time": SA bed company makes fun of Desmond and Kristy's breakup, SA amused

People

7 months ago

A local bed company on TikTok went viral after three salesmen roasted influencers Desmond and Kristy following their recent divorce announcement.

"This is scary": SA mom seeks help after Congolese father takes 5-year-old child to DRC, SA moved

People

7 months ago

An X video about a local woman seeking help after her daughter was allegedly taken to Congo by her father without her permission touched many social media users.

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