Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3286 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"Our country is going down the drain": Canadian man reacts to filthy JHB CBD, SA embarrassed

"Our country is going down the drain": Canadian man reacts to filthy JHB CBD, SA embarrassed

People

6 months ago

"It's the last guy's idea": 3 gents ace the 'Give me Zungu' challenge, SA entertained

"It's the last guy's idea": 3 gents ace the 'Give me Zungu' challenge, SA entertained

People

6 months ago

"Even pharas are taking a jab at him": Phara gives an unfiltered interview about Malema's sentencing

"Even pharas are taking a jab at him": Phara gives an unfiltered interview about Malema's sentencing

People

6 months ago

"They wanted to say, andizi": Domestic workers refuse to clean 10 dogs' mess, SA in stitches

"They wanted to say, andizi": Domestic workers refuse to clean 10 dogs' mess, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"They are so loveable": Eastern Cape siblings go viral for powerful 'word of the day' messages

"They are so loveable": Eastern Cape siblings go viral for powerful 'word of the day' messages

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

“SA Is the Best Place Ever”: South African woman spends R800 on American KFC, Mzansi astonished

“SA Is the Best Place Ever”: South African woman spends R800 on American KFC, Mzansi astonished

People

6 months ago

A South African woman now living in America tried their KFC to compare it with our local ones, sparking a massive TikTok debate about food quality.

"Let the good times roll": SA digs old clip of Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi during happy days

"Let the good times roll": SA digs old clip of Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi during happy days

People

6 months ago

A viral X video of suspended deputy chief of police Julius Mkhwanazi warming his drink in a microwave sparked a massive reaction on social media.

"Wild animals are unpredictable": Conservationist killed by elephant in Hoedspruit, SA mourns

"Wild animals are unpredictable": Conservationist killed by elephant in Hoedspruit, SA mourns

People

6 months ago

A Facebook post shared the devastating news of the death of experienced guide Gary Freeman, who died during a walking safari in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve.

"Just keep entertaining us": Makhi reaches major Facebook milestone, SA celebrates

"Just keep entertaining us": Makhi reaches major Facebook milestone, SA celebrates

People

6 months ago

South African content creator Makhi reached a major milestone by gaining 3 million followers on Facebook, sparking a wave of praise for her hard work.

US influencer's fiancé allegedly held in Tanzania for questioning following her mysterious death

US influencer's fiancé allegedly held in Tanzania for questioning following her mysterious death

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Tanzanian police have reportedly detained Joe McCann for questioning and seized his passport following the mysterious death of his fiancée, Ashly Robinson.

"My heart would be so broken": Mother's nonchalant reaction to R20k gift from son stuns SA

"My heart would be so broken": Mother's nonchalant reaction to R20k gift from son stuns SA

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A TikTok video of a son who sent his mother R20K went viral after she responded with only thumbs-up emojis, sparking a debate on family gratitude online.

"Salaries are cursed": Woman's budget breakdown on R65k salary sparks online debate

"Salaries are cursed": Woman's budget breakdown on R65k salary sparks online debate

People

6 months ago

A South African woman went viral on TikTok after showing how her then R65k salary left her with only R7K after paying SARS, a car instalment and loans.

"Cherish that man": Husband refuses to sleep apart from wife during family visits, SA moved

"Cherish that man": Husband refuses to sleep apart from wife during family visits, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video explaining how her husband stood his ground against his parents to ensure they always slept together during family visits.

"Most relatable president": Donald Trump tips driver $100 during white house takeaway delivery

"Most relatable president": Donald Trump tips driver $100 during white house takeaway delivery

People

6 months ago

US president Donald Trump surprised a delivery driver with a $100 tip at the White House while promoting his ‘no tax on tips’ policy amid global tensions.

Bongiwe Mati