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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"She loves you": Student returns to emotional surprise of new bedroom built by aunt, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"The waiters are even laughing": Man's public proposal at Spur goes wrong, SA divided

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Best decision you ever made": Woman shows off snatched physique after weight loss, goes viral

People

8 months ago

"What a beautiful creature": Black mamba lifts a third of its body from the ground, SA impressed

People

8 months ago

"Great description": Afrikaans woman explaining her reaction upon seeing Cape cobra has SA amused

People

8 months ago

"Got approved to be a seller": Man lists downsides of starting a side hustle on Takealot, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

"Food for a king": Siya Kolisi shares his favourite part of eating smiley, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A TikTok video of Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi eating a smiley (sheep's head) went viral, celebrating his authenticity and love for Mzansi culture.

"Woolies has it hard": Man blames Vusi Matlala for transparent Woolworths shopping bag, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video joked that Woolworths' new transparent shopping bag prevents political figures from carrying cash following Vusumuzi "Cat" Matlala’s testimony.

"Your mental health matters": Man leaves toxic office job to become a taxi driver, SA moved

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a man quitting his formal office job via a resignation email and immediately starting work as a taxi driver, receiving praise online.

"W aka Money Bag": Man transforms Woolies shopping bag logo into LV monogram, SA amused

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a man using a marker and Tippex to transform the Woolworths shopping bag logo into a Louis Vuitton-inspired design, amusing viewers.

"Dubai wives are enjoying life": Housewife buys million-dollar luxury car with cash, SA divided

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A Dubai millionaire's wife's video showed her buying a $1M Lamborghini with hard cash to address critics who questioned why she only owned one car.

"Are there no Pharas there?": KZN woman praises Chinese culture for lack of theft, SA reacts

People

8 months ago

A KZN woman’s viral clip highlighted China’s "no-theft" culture after her colleague’s lost wallet with cash and cards was returned untouched months later.

"The peer pressure we need": Best friends secure their third qualification together, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed two best friends graduating with their third qualification together, inspiring viewers with their academic dedication since Grade 10.

"Please love him extra": Uncle takes little nephew to visit his mom's grave, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A heartbreaking TikTok video of a little boy touching his mother’s tombstone and mumbling words to her moved many viewers to tears with its raw emotion.

"You'll feel rich": Digital nomad asks Mzansi what lifestyle he can live with R5.1m annual salary

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A US man’s Reddit post asking South Africans about moving to Cape Town with a $300,000 (R5.4M) annual income sparked debate on privilege and digital nomad tax laws.

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