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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

3285 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"No woman deserves that": Nigerian woman travels to SA and finds husband living with another woman

"No woman deserves that": Nigerian woman travels to SA and finds husband living with another woman

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Self-proclaimed 'first Chinese-Afrikaans' teacher gives impressive Mandarin lesson in viral video

Self-proclaimed 'first Chinese-Afrikaans' teacher gives impressive Mandarin lesson in viral video

People

6 months ago

"No man is worth this": UK influencers' beef over a man ends in tragedy, SA aggrieved

"No man is worth this": UK influencers' beef over a man ends in tragedy, SA aggrieved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Siya has won": Rachel John stuns SA with polished Xhosa skills in Mandisi Dyantyi's classic

"Siya has won": Rachel John stuns SA with polished Xhosa skills in Mandisi Dyantyi's classic

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"So inspiring": Woman buys double-storey house in Cape Town with R7k call centre salary, SA wowed

"So inspiring": Woman buys double-storey house in Cape Town with R7k call centre salary, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

"That's the first blessing": Gogo reacts with joy to grandson's choice of future wife, SA moved

"That's the first blessing": Gogo reacts with joy to grandson's choice of future wife, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A heartwarming TikTok video of a young man introducing his girlfriend to his grandmother went viral as Mzansi celebrated the couple’s marriage plans.

"Bro, don't fumble": Montage shows woman kneeling to serve hubby at each meal, SA divided

"Bro, don't fumble": Montage shows woman kneeling to serve hubby at each meal, SA divided

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video of a man showcasing his wife kneeling to serve him multiple meals sparked a massive debate on traditional respect and modern relationships.

"Happiness is free": ZCC church member filmed dancing to gospel song at Engen garage, SA entertained

"Happiness is free": ZCC church member filmed dancing to gospel song at Engen garage, SA entertained

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a ZCC church member dancing to gospel music at an Engen filling station, sparking a wave of positive reactions online.

Lobola on debt offer amazes SA: Woman warns ladies about marrying in community of property

Lobola on debt offer amazes SA: Woman warns ladies about marrying in community of property

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

South Africans are reacting to a PayFlex poster offering lobola loans, with a TikTok user warning women about the legal risks of marrying without a prenup.

"Lesson to many stepchildren": Young man builds a stunning home for stepfather, SA moved

"Lesson to many stepchildren": Young man builds a stunning home for stepfather, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Kissi man named Afande Moses built a permanent house for his stepfather as a token of gratitude, a story that went viral after being shared on Facebook.

"Check what doctors earn": Boni reviews Zimbabwean network support technician's payslip

"Check what doctors earn": Boni reviews Zimbabwean network support technician's payslip

People

6 months ago

TikTok user @liferesetwithboni reviewed the salary of a Zimbabwean network support technician, revealing a take-home pay of R26K after nearly a decade of work.

"Where's her 2026 content?": Ashley Robinson's last TikTok with her fiancé sparks debate

"Where's her 2026 content?": Ashley Robinson's last TikTok with her fiancé sparks debate

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Social media users are questioning the gap in Ashly Robinson’s TikTok content, alleging her fiancé may have deleted recent videos following her death in Zanzibar.

"Cape Town stays unpredictable": Sleeping homeless man mistaken for dead, prompting police call

"Cape Town stays unpredictable": Sleeping homeless man mistaken for dead, prompting police call

People

6 months ago

A viral X post showed the moment a homeless man woke up to the Spine Road in Cape Town full of cars after he was assumed dead, while catching a nap on the roadside.

"Something is not right": Breakdown of timeline in Tanzania leading to US influencer's death

"Something is not right": Breakdown of timeline in Tanzania leading to US influencer's death

People

6 months ago

A content creator revealed that Ashly and Joe were separated because of an argument they had while at the resort in Zanzibar, three days after her birthday.

Bongiwe Mati