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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"Write a book": First man to walk around Earth gives update on 27-year journey ahead of homecoming

People

8 months ago

"Need to go check this": Woman shares 46-piece stationery savings plug priced at R102, SA impressed

People

8 months ago

"Give me those time slots": DStv's Zulu dubbed Shrek movie has Mzansi entertained

People

8 months ago

"Get it right, mama": Kid gives funny accent lesson to correct mom's, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"I would faint": Man accidentally lets a balloon with R5K fly during his party, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Uniting 3 nations": Interracial couple's traditional wedding moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"He knows how to gossip": Zuluboy spills tea on uncle's relationship, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral Facebook video of Zuluboy showed him gossiping about his uncle's relationship with his mom, sparking reactions from an amused online community.

SA’s wealthiest woman Magda Wierzycka is set to return after extended UK tax residency

People

8 months ago

Sygnia CEO, Magda Wierzycka, announced in her 2025 report, revealing strong growth, that she will be returning to Mzansi after seven years as a UK tax resident.

"What a violation of the POPI Act": SA outraged by CVs thrown in bin bags

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A TikTok video showed dozens of job seekers' CVs dumped in Meyerton, sparking outrage over wasted money and a severe violation of the POPI Act due to exposed IDs.

"Thanks for this": Woman showcases luxury villa hopping in Bali for 9 days for R20K, SA grateful

People

8 months ago

A travel influencer shared a TikTok video of an itinerary for a luxury 8-night Bali trip, which totalled R20,039, impressing many social media users.

"Confidence 100%": Bribed with R10 to speak English, kid delivers an unexpected speech, SA amused

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

An aunt shared a video promising her niece R10 and pizza to speak English on camera, and the clip went viral, sparking laughter due to the toddler's confidence.

"Absolutely amazing": Stokvel grocery haul with 3 members impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral Facebook post showcased the amazing success of a 3-member grocery stokvel with just a monthly contribution of R400 per month for 10 months, impressing SA.

"I love you forever": Witness D's wife's heartbreaking tribute to late husband moves SA

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Leanne, the wife of slain cop and whistleblower Witness D, shared a moving post detailing the pain she has been going through after he was killed in front of her.

"He knows he's handsome": Friends drool over handsome flight attendant during manual demonstrations

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A TikTok video of two friends filming a handsome, professional Airlink flight attendant performing a safety demonstration charmed thousands of viewers online.

"Our pilots are the best": SA praises FlySafair pilot after a terrifying storm turbulence

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a FlySafair flight from Durban to Joburg battling a severe Gauteng storm, with passengers screaming in fear before landing safely.

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