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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"Learning patience from you": Wife's first visit to Malawi husband's home after 14 years of marriage

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Turning lemons into lemonade": Young boys play in heavy KwaZulu-Natal rain, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"You're an inspiration, bro": Firstborn breadwinner spoils family over festive, SA moved

People

7 months ago

"This is eye-opening": Man’s guide to optimise leave in 2026 sparks debate

People

7 months ago

"Must be the ANC's bucket list": Massive KFC bucket on trailer has Mzansi cracking jokes

People

7 months ago

"That's worth a lot": Daughter sparks nostalgia after showing off mom's old banknotes, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"This is a sustainable approach": SA jumps in to assist malume after viral ice cream eating video

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A viral clip of Anga sparked support from the Black Child Rights Organisation, highlighting Ubuntu as they assist him in overcoming substance abuse and unemployment.

"Play this at his wedding": Afrikaans kid botching English leaves Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a nine-year-old Afrikaans boy attempting to speak English while standing at a baggage protection spot, entertaining many viewers.

"Let him enjoy": Family calls out unemployed malume for filling a glass with ice cream, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a family confronting an unemployed uncle for filling a tall glass with ice cream during the festive season, sparking an online backlash.

"This is beyond great": Groom gifted brand new tyres and money by friends at his wedding, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A viral video showed a groom in Limpopo receiving a set of expensive tyres and stacks of cash from his friends during his wedding ceremony, stunning any viewers.

"My biggest fear": Boy fails to recognise mom on her return home from working away, SA divided

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A young boy was filmed failing to recognise his mother, who had returned home after leaving for work in January, sparking an online debate about parenting.

"Beautiful tribute": Afrikaans woman mourns worker, vows to take care of his family, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

An Afrikaans woman shared a moving Facebook post honouring her late employee, Abel and promising to care for his young family after his tragic death.

"You did that": Student's emotional reaction to passing final year with distinctions moves SA

People

7 months ago

A TikTok user shared an emotional video of herself, tearful, after receiving her academic modules with straight distinctions, earning high praise online.

"This is my worst nightmare": Eastern Cape village invaded by millipedes, SA astonished

People

7 months ago

SABC News footage shared on TikTok reveals a shocking millipede invasion in Ngxoweni village, where residents are struggling to manage the swarms.

"Love at first sight": Trucker dad's heartwarming first meeting with grandson moves Mzansi

People

7 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed the emotional moment a long-distance truck driver met his grandchild for the first time in Upington, moving social media users.

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