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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"Just paid R1K for bith my kids": Mom bags R484 stationery in back-to-school video, SA divided

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7 months ago

"Everything is on point": SA fascinated by Cape Town woman's modern shack

People

7 months ago

"I must camp here and learn": Savvy man plans to double his R50k stokvel savings in 2026, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

"His questions make sense": Zuluboy has Mzansi in stitches after refusing to do an OOTD video

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"English needed for interviews": Bonga back in the spotlight with video of his mack game, SA amused

People

7 months ago

"Rescue team are heroes": 4 Men clinging to speedboat on edge of Grootdraai dam spillway, SA stunned

People

7 months ago

"Proudly South African": 3 Gents get down to Brenda Fassie's song, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Facebook account shared a video of three Afrikaans-speaking friends dancing to Brenda Fassie's Vul'indlela on a gravel road, impressing many social media users.

"What a way to end 2025": Lucky lotto player welcomes 2026 R65 million richer, SA reacts

People

7 months ago

A lucky Lottery player closed off 2025 with R65, 186,997 after hitting the jackpot in the December 31 draw, an amount enough to end their financial troubles.

"What a glorious country": Uber Eats driver can't resist groove while on duty, SA entertained

People

7 months ago

A TikTok user shared a video of an Uber Eats driver dancing to the sounds of Amapiano standing next to an MC on stage, while wearing his helmet and backpack.

"That's a calling": Brilliant SA teacher delivers a lesson to Chinese learners, SA impressed

People

7 months ago

A Zulu man shared a TikTok video of his earth science lesson delivery, showing his love for the craft and for his Chinese learners, impressing many viewers.

"This is our queen": Man hunts for gorgeous Bafana Bafana supporter, SA reacts

People

7 months ago

A content creator shared a viral TikTok video jokingly asking Mama Joy to step aside for a new Bafana Bafana fan queen, who was pictured at the stadium.

"Sincere condolences": Man bitten by Cape Cobra while napping under a tree passes away, SA grieves

People

7 months ago

A Facebook post about a Free-State man who tragically died after being bitten by a venomous Cape Cobra while lying under a tree on Christmas Day went viral.

"Thought you were in Europe": Joburger baffled by 8 PM sunshine during Cape Town visit, SA reacts

People

7 months ago

A Joburg man was in disbelief when he saw the sun still up in Cape Town while visiting the Waterfront, but joked that in his city, they don't pay for street parking.

"Praying for you": Mom quits her job with no backup plan to protect her mental health, SA relates

People

7 months ago

A mother shared a video explaining that she quit her job after a stroke to ensure she stays healthy for her young children, and social media users praised her.

"What a moment": Daughter breaks down as father surprises her after 13 years in prison, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A father shared a TikTok video of the emotional moment he reunited with his daughter after being in prison for nearly 14 years, touching many social media users.

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