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

3287 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"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

"Private life is important": Viral wife posts thirst trap clip after reconciling with cheating hubby

"Private life is important": Viral wife posts thirst trap clip after reconciling with cheating hubby

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Mom of US influencer shares concerning medical findings after her passing in Zanzibar, SA moved

Mom of US influencer shares concerning medical findings after her passing in Zanzibar, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Kanti, this show is not scripted": Cheating man exposed on Uyajola 9/9 at Zoo Lake, SA entertained

"Kanti, this show is not scripted": Cheating man exposed on Uyajola 9/9 at Zoo Lake, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Email them": Woman puts Oats brand on blast after finding strange substance in cereal, SA stunned

People

6 months ago

"Hope this video trends": Woman shares how she negotiated 8,75% interest on car finance, SA wowed

"Hope this video trends": Woman shares how she negotiated 8,75% interest on car finance, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

"He's so bored": Baby goes viral for unimpressed reaction to birthday surprise at Spur, SA amused

"He's so bored": Baby goes viral for unimpressed reaction to birthday surprise at Spur, SA amused

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A baby went super viral on TikTok with 29M views after sitting unbothered while Spur waiters performed a high-energy birthday chant around his table.

"Please plug us": Woman excited to find a South African grocery store in America, SA expats rejoice

"Please plug us": Woman excited to find a South African grocery store in America, SA expats rejoice

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a South African woman finding Savanna, maize meal, and Spur sauce and other items in the US, though some items cost R400.

"We're all crying": Runner's friends show her massive support during Two Oceans Marathon, SA moved

"We're all crying": Runner's friends show her massive support during Two Oceans Marathon, SA moved

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A viral TikTok showed a group of friends cheering, hydrating, and running alongside a marathon participant in Cape Town, inspiring hundreds online.

US influencer's family releases statement after "mysterious" death on vacation in Tanzania

US influencer's family releases statement after "mysterious" death on vacation in Tanzania

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

31-year-old Ashly Robinson was found dead during a birthday trip to Zanzibar just hours after getting engaged, sparking a major investigation and public outcry.

"This is a fashion parade": Women's attire during sermon raises debate about modesty in church

"This is a fashion parade": Women's attire during sermon raises debate about modesty in church

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video of New African Gaza Church women in coordinated high heels and short skirts sparked a massive debate on modern church culture and attire.

"He's not in a good mood": Woman gets blue ticked by a township 'Jesus' figure, SA astonished

"He's not in a good mood": Woman gets blue ticked by a township 'Jesus' figure, SA astonished

People

6 months ago

A viral video shared on Facebook showed a young man carrying a cross through township streets, leading a heated debate over Easter humour and religious respect.

"Bro decided to be unique": Taxi's rear lights modified to look proudly South African, SA wowed

"Bro decided to be unique": Taxi's rear lights modified to look proudly South African, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

A TikTok video showing a Pretoria man’s hilarious reaction to a taxi featuring rainbow lights and an ice cream truck reverse tune left viewers amused.

"Inspirational moment": Eastern Cape makes history after taking 140 learners on a flight, SA moved

"Inspirational moment": Eastern Cape makes history after taking 140 learners on a flight, SA moved

People

6 months ago

The Rainbow Preparatory Academy in rural Tsomo made history as the first school in the Chris Hani District to fly over 140 learners on an educational trip.

"He picked your fridge like a toddler": Man lifts fridge into bakkie alone in funny skit, SA amused

"He picked your fridge like a toddler": Man lifts fridge into bakkie alone in funny skit, SA amused

People

6 months ago

Comedian Tafiredeli’s latest Facebook skit about a muscled man taking a fridge over an unpaid debt left social media users rolling with laughter.

Bongiwe Mati