Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1415 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"We knew Cape Town was taking it" Man reviews 5 most expensive restaurants in SA, stunning viewers

"We knew Cape Town was taking it" Man reviews 5 most expensive restaurants in SA, stunning viewers

People

26 days ago

"Branch manager loading": Shoprite employee achieves 5 promotions, shows career journey, SA moved

"Branch manager loading": Shoprite employee achieves 5 promotions, shows career journey, SA moved

People

26 days ago

"The legend is big in Europe": KZN man finds Black Coffee lookalike in America, SA entertained

"The legend is big in Europe": KZN man finds Black Coffee lookalike in America, SA entertained

People

26 days ago

"They all look stunning": Woman's stunning Shein dress haul impresses fashion lovers

"They all look stunning": Woman's stunning Shein dress haul impresses fashion lovers

People

26 days ago

"The man has hate in his eyes": US man stares down attorney while hearing guilty verdict, SA stunned

"The man has hate in his eyes": US man stares down attorney while hearing guilty verdict, SA stunned

People

27 days ago

"That's how it's supposed to be": Young Afrikaans-speaking sibling's fluent Zulu banter charms SA

"That's how it's supposed to be": Young Afrikaans-speaking sibling's fluent Zulu banter charms SA

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

"Alostro is not a fighter": Bonga shows ripped body, challenges Alostro to boxing match, SA amused

"Alostro is not a fighter": Bonga shows ripped body, challenges Alostro to boxing match, SA amused

People

27 days ago

Homeless social media personality Bonga challenged renowned street dweller Alostro to a boxing match, sparking widespread laughter and online commentary in Mzansi.

"We need her recipe to life": 102-year-old-granny's youthful dance and looks captivate Mzansi

"We need her recipe to life": 102-year-old-granny's youthful dance and looks captivate Mzansi

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

A 102-year-old granny stunned social media users with her youthful appearance and vibrant dance moves, captured by her grandchild, leaving many in disbelief and awe.

"This is a real man": Proud dad shares baby essentials bought with garden cleaning salary, SA moved

"This is a real man": Proud dad shares baby essentials bought with garden cleaning salary, SA moved

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

A young father's post showed him buying baby essentials with money earned from yard work, proving his dedication. His story moved many users online.

"This is pure love": Rachel Kolisi relives sweet memories ahead of Phelo's 18th birthday, SA moved

"This is pure love": Rachel Kolisi relives sweet memories ahead of Phelo's 18th birthday, SA moved

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

Rachel Kolisi shared a heartwarming Facebook post celebrating Siya Kolisi's little sister Phelo's upcoming 18th birthday. The post touched online users.

"This is about you and not your daughter": Man takes baby mama to court over custody, sparking fury

"This is about you and not your daughter": Man takes baby mama to court over custody, sparking fury

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A local father's TikTok video detailing his fight for custody of his daughter due to developmental concerns sparked intense discussion and varied reactions online.

"Dropping hit after hit every week": Mzansi reacts to Prophet Mboro's energetic church performance

"Dropping hit after hit every week": Mzansi reacts to Prophet Mboro's energetic church performance

People

28 days ago

A vibrant video of Prophet Mboro's church performance went viral, captivating online audiences and sparking laughter with his unique worship style.

"You're so brave": Wife announced husband's cancer-free triumph to flight passengers, SA moved

"You're so brave": Wife announced husband's cancer-free triumph to flight passengers, SA moved

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A brave wife announced her husband's cancer-free status to flight passengers, celebrating his resilience after three battles. Their story touched many.

"They helped them in the end": Taxi driver's Swati stand-off with English passengers sparks laughter

"They helped them in the end": Taxi driver's Swati stand-off with English passengers sparks laughter

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A taxi driver's amusing interaction with passengers, who insisted on English, as he stuck to Swati, was detailed. The funny clip showcased local culture.

"Great marketing strategy": Mzansi reacts to taxi drivers' responses when asked to promote R&B song

"Great marketing strategy": Mzansi reacts to taxi drivers' responses when asked to promote R&B song

People

28 days ago

Two local gents learned a hilarious lesson about genre preferences while promoting their R&B track at a Maskandi-loving taxi rank after being turned down.

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