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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"Standing on business": Woman scolds ancestors for lack of provision during grave visit, SA amused

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Feels weird": Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome's extravagant birthday eve celebration, SA divided

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"They'll get used to it": Influencer fights back against kasi fashion mockery, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

"It's really not bad": Woman's high hopes for Shein bodycon dress crushed, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

"Thanks for confirming": Woman shares details on paying R1k for a 7-night Thailand stay, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"He's destroying us": Proposed US visa rules face criticism on social media

People

8 months ago

"Absolutely stunning": Eastern Cape beachfront transformed into Xmas wonderland, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

A Facebook video showing the East London beachfront transformed by brilliant Christmas lights prompted praise from users for keeping the festive spirit alive.

"Mzansi music to the world": Zulu men turn an American club into a Maskandi venue, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showing a KZN man and his Zulu friends taking over an American club after requesting a Maskandi song entertained many social media users.

"Throw the Alfa Romeo in there": Man shares 5 least hijacked cars in South Africa, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

A TikTok video revealed the top five least hijacked cars in Mzansi, detailing why models like the Audi Q3 and Chery Tiggo 4 Pro are unpopular in the black market.

Stellenbosch University caps one of the youngest doctors to qualify in SA at December graduation

People

8 months ago

David Obagbuwa, 21, fulfilled his dream by graduating with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University, becoming one of South Africa’s youngest medical doctors.

"Bring him home": Eric Filmalter's sister makes plea after his tragic fatal accident in US, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A TikTok video shows Eric Filmalter's family nearing their R300K goal to repatriate his body from the USA, emphasising their need to give him a dignified farewell.

"Spirit of a hustling woman": Content creator is praised for allegedly buying a lodge, SA celebrates

People

8 months ago

A viral Facebook post alleged that content creator Makhi Thee Swappa Queen bought a spacious lodge, adding to her list of achievements funded by Facebook earnings.

"Our kitchen toys": Husband stunned by wife's R4500 Carrol Boyes bread bin request, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A man questioned his wife's R4,500 (Carrol Boyes) bread bin purchase, igniting a funny debate between men and women about household spending on TikTok.

"Only in Mzansi": American couple surprised by not being rushed out of SA mall after closing

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

An American couple who moved to Joburg filmed their surprise after finding a closed mall with unhurried people two hours after closing, calling it “Only in Mzansi.”

"That's exploitation": Car guards expose employer's R150 daily demand for tips earned, SA outraged

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video exposed a company forcing car guards in Gqeberha to pay a daily R100-R150 fee to work, leaving them barely able to cover transport costs.

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