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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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"Halala, Makoti wethu": Nigerian woman brags about dating a loving Xhosa man, SA touched

"Halala, Makoti wethu": Nigerian woman brags about dating a loving Xhosa man, SA touched

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Eish, Lord hear us": Unemployed man voices anger at Ramaphosa in viral video, SA moved

"Eish, Lord hear us": Unemployed man voices anger at Ramaphosa in viral video, SA moved

People

6 months ago

"Ugliest thing on the road": Sighting of a cyber truck in Cape Town has SA divided

"Ugliest thing on the road": Sighting of a cyber truck in Cape Town has SA divided

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Yoh, it's probably R7 million": Woolworths R500 easter egg has tongue wagging

"Yoh, it's probably R7 million": Woolworths R500 easter egg has tongue wagging

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"Aint no place like home": UK man shares the 3 things that make sense in South Africa

"Aint no place like home": UK man shares the 3 things that make sense in South Africa

People

6 months ago

"Frank, are you married?": Man covered in dirt and oil proves he's not poor, SA huns charmed

"Frank, are you married?": Man covered in dirt and oil proves he's not poor, SA huns charmed

People

6 months ago

"What a responsible young man": Student uses his last NSFAS to make a big boy purchase, SA moved

"What a responsible young man": Student uses his last NSFAS to make a big boy purchase, SA moved

People

6 months ago

A young student shared a TikTok video of himself excited for buying himself a fridge worth R3000 using his NSFAS allowance, moving many social media users.

Inside the spectacular 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards at the Baxter Theatre

Inside the spectacular 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards at the Baxter Theatre

People

6 months ago

South Africa's food community celebrated excellence at the 2026 Eat Out Awards in Cape Town, where Gary Coetzee’s Brookdale Estate celebrated a major win.

"Cape Town will put you to shame": Mexican man stunned by fish tank wall in Cape Town home, SA wowed

"Cape Town will put you to shame": Mexican man stunned by fish tank wall in Cape Town home, SA wowed

People

6 months ago

A Mexican expat’s viral Instagram reel showcased a luxury Melkbosstrand home featuring a massive street-facing aquarium that captivated social media users.

"She recovered like a queen": Miss Thailand's false teeth fall out live on stage, SA stunned

"She recovered like a queen": Miss Thailand's false teeth fall out live on stage, SA stunned

People

6 months ago

Miss Thailand contestant Kamolwan Chanago gained millions of views after her teeth fell out on stage, earning praise for her composure ahead of the finals.

"That's Devante": iShowSpeed reacts to South African kid crying about his hospitalisation

"That's Devante": iShowSpeed reacts to South African kid crying about his hospitalisation

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

American YouTuber iShowSpeed sparked a massive online reaction after responding to a viral video of a young South African fan crying over a fake AI-generated clip.

"Home Affairs failed us": Nigerian man drags fellow national using SA passport for alleged crime

"Home Affairs failed us": Nigerian man drags fellow national using SA passport for alleged crime

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian TikToker went viral for calling out a man caught with drugs in Thailand while allegedly using a South African passport to commit the crime.

"What a hero": Pilot cheats death after fire-fighting helicopter crashes in Hout Bay, SA appeased

"What a hero": Pilot cheats death after fire-fighting helicopter crashes in Hout Bay, SA appeased

People

6 months ago

A brave pilot survived a Huey helicopter crash while fighting fires in the Cape Winelands on 25 March 2026, and social media users hailed him as a true hero.

"Children are so innocent": Little girl hands her doll to the priest for baptism, SA in stitches

"Children are so innocent": Little girl hands her doll to the priest for baptism, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video captures the hilarious moment a little girl asked a priest to baptise her doll during a family service, gaining millions of views.

"This is my sign": Woman profiles winter coats haul from Jet store, SA impressed

"This is my sign": Woman profiles winter coats haul from Jet store, SA impressed

People

6 months ago

A young woman from Cape Town shared a TikTok video of a variety of sleek jackets and coats currently available at Jet stores, impressing many viewers.

Bongiwe Mati