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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

3291 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This cop has bigger dreams": Video of traffic officer allegedly refusing R10k bribe has SA debating

"This cop has bigger dreams": Video of traffic officer allegedly refusing R10k bribe has SA debating

People

6 months ago

"He is never there": SA astonished by the price of living next door to the president in Cape Town

"He is never there": SA astonished by the price of living next door to the president in Cape Town

People

6 months ago

"Son of the soil": Mlungu proves he's a true Zimbabwean with viral traditional dance moves, SA wowed

"Son of the soil": Mlungu proves he's a true Zimbabwean with viral traditional dance moves, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

"Proud of you ladies": Parents show off their stamina during school race, SA impressed

"Proud of you ladies": Parents show off their stamina during school race, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"We must donate tiles": Teacher goes beyond the call of duty and gives classroom an amazing makeover

"We must donate tiles": Teacher goes beyond the call of duty and gives classroom an amazing makeover

People

6 months ago

"Your whole list is immaculate": Woman showcases her favourite Chinese cars, SA wowed

"Your whole list is immaculate": Woman showcases her favourite Chinese cars, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

"We will learn 3 languages": Zuluboy advises 'maparents' to know multiple languages, SA entertained

"We will learn 3 languages": Zuluboy advises 'maparents' to know multiple languages, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A video of Zuluboy bragging about his multilingual teacher and advising 'maparents' to learn at least three languages left social media users in stitches.

"The glowup is insane": 2026 matric dance before and after shape shifting, SA wowed

"The glowup is insane": 2026 matric dance before and after shape shifting, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A group of four friends were filmed in their school uniform, before the clip transitioned to show them looking pretty in their gorgeous matric dance gowns.

"50% should be paid back": R57k drilling for borehole water ends in tears, SA astonished

"50% should be paid back": R57k drilling for borehole water ends in tears, SA astonished

People

6 months ago

A local woman shared a TikTok video showing a R52,280 receipt for a borehole installation that could not materialise due to no water at 150 meters.

"Love that you apologised": Kid stands his ground at discipline camp, SA impressed

"Love that you apologised": Kid stands his ground at discipline camp, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A disciplinary camp shared a clip of an official confronting a little boy who had two cool drinks, but he explained that he won the Vitadrinks during a competition.

"Don't change your mind": Trending wife burns memorabilia of cheating husband, SA touched

"Don't change your mind": Trending wife burns memorabilia of cheating husband, SA touched

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A heartbroken woman who had just discovered that her husband was in a relationship with over 100 women burnt her wedding dress and pictures in a TikTok video.

"You're hilarious": Xolile Vesile's funny take on real vs fake boerewors has SA relating

"You're hilarious": Xolile Vesile's funny take on real vs fake boerewors has SA relating

People

6 months ago

Comedian Xolile Vesile’s viral Facebook reel comparing premium boerewors to a pink sausage sparked 280K views and a massive debate on the braai protocol.

"Who writes these posts?": KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's 'magic couch' post goes viral

"Who writes these posts?": KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's 'magic couch' post goes viral

People

6 months ago

The KZN Department of Transport had viral success with a hilarious post explaining the scientific purpose of a worn-out couch used during DUI arrests.

"Men will humble you": Woman confronts hubby after allegedly cheating with 100 women, SA stunned

"Men will humble you": Woman confronts hubby after allegedly cheating with 100 women, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A wife shared a video of her husband, whom she was confronting for allegedly cheating with over 100 women, and the clip went viral, sparking an online debate.

"Thanks for sharing this experience": Mom's reaction to seeing son's apartment moves Mzansi

"Thanks for sharing this experience": Mom's reaction to seeing son's apartment moves Mzansi

People

6 months ago

A local man filmed his parents visiting his apartment in Johannesburg, coming from Kwa-Zulu-Natal, touching the hearts of many social media users.

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