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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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"That's not enough": Jealous Limpopo woman sentenced to 7 years for burning lover's home, SA debates

"That's not enough": Jealous Limpopo woman sentenced to 7 years for burning lover's home, SA debates

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"I knew she was setting a trend": Teacher in red trousers sparks nationwide Zep challenge, SA moved

"I knew she was setting a trend": Teacher in red trousers sparks nationwide Zep challenge, SA moved

People

6 months ago

"Legendary teacher": Rand Park High teacher receives emotional retirement farewell, SA moved

"Legendary teacher": Rand Park High teacher receives emotional retirement farewell, SA moved

People

6 months ago

"You guys saved his life": Rescue of puppy stuck in stormwater drain moves Mzansi

"You guys saved his life": Rescue of puppy stuck in stormwater drain moves Mzansi

People

6 months ago

"Most useful video of 2026": Woman plugs UWC students with Financial Assistance application details

"Most useful video of 2026": Woman plugs UWC students with Financial Assistance application details

People

6 months ago

"Wishing you lots of success": Woman opens elderly day-care centre, SA impressed

"Wishing you lots of success": Woman opens elderly day-care centre, SA impressed

Women Empowerment

6 months ago

"There was a need for this": Tycoon donates 10 ambulances to the Zimbabwean government, SA moved

"There was a need for this": Tycoon donates 10 ambulances to the Zimbabwean government, SA moved

People

6 months ago

A tycoon had Zimbabweans singing his praise after sharing a Facebook post which showed him donating 10 state-of-the-art ambulances to the government.

"This school is so fun": Vibey teachers take part in the Zep dance challenge, SA entertained

"This school is so fun": Vibey teachers take part in the Zep dance challenge, SA entertained

People

6 months ago

A school teacher from Gqeberha shared a video of his colleagues participating in the viral Zep dance challenge, entertaining many social media users.

"Dad was enjoying this the most": Dad's laughter watching young son's rugby game entertains Mzansi

"Dad was enjoying this the most": Dad's laughter watching young son's rugby game entertains Mzansi

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A father filmed his little boy dominating in the rugby field during a school rugby match and shared the clip on Instagram where he was praised fofr his talent.

"Enjoy being young, guys": Joburg Woman flirts with American at LIV Golf, SA entertained

"Enjoy being young, guys": Joburg Woman flirts with American at LIV Golf, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A young woman shared a video of herself chatting with an American man who was trying to get her to stay a little longer at the LIV golf tournament in Steyn City.

"Good to see this": SA motorist makes international headlines with traffic game, SA moved

"Good to see this": SA motorist makes international headlines with traffic game, SA moved

People

6 months ago

Two motorists were filmed playing the rock, paper and scissors game during heavy Johannesburg traffic, and the clip went viral after it was featured by ABC News.

Top South African restaurants honoured at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Awards in Cape Town

Top South African restaurants honoured at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Awards in Cape Town

People

6 months ago

FYN has been named Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, where 66 top South African restaurants earned stars recently.

"Everything is so beautiful": Influencer's home renovation project for client wows Mzansi

"Everything is so beautiful": Influencer's home renovation project for client wows Mzansi

People

7 months ago

Influencer Vongai Mapho went viral on TikTok after sharing a stunning three-month house renovation that included a kitchen and lounge extension, impressing viewers.

"These ads are so extra": Chicken Licken's meal advert becomes viral topic, SA entertained

"These ads are so extra": Chicken Licken's meal advert becomes viral topic, SA entertained

People

7 months ago

Local fast food franchise Chicken Licken shared their humorous remake of a funny video where a man pretended to be swimming in the moving walkway.

"Much respect to you": 19-year-old farmer shows reality of his life in South Africa, Mzansi wowed

"Much respect to you": 19-year-old farmer shows reality of his life in South Africa, Mzansi wowed

People

7 months ago

A viral post shared on Facebook by Regen Roots went viral after showcasing the peaceful and productive life of a 19-year-old South African regenerative farmer.

Bongiwe Mati