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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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"He is one of you": Young Mlungu goes viral for leading a powerful Zulu chant, SA moved

"He is one of you": Young Mlungu goes viral for leading a powerful Zulu chant, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"She inherited the dance moves": SA's favourite domestic worker gets down with petrol attendants

"She inherited the dance moves": SA's favourite domestic worker gets down with petrol attendants

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"It's my turn, bafazi": Woman flaunts her beautiful home, SA wowed

"It's my turn, bafazi": Woman flaunts her beautiful home, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

"This is wow": Transformation of a shack to mkhukhu mansion impresses Mzansi

"This is wow": Transformation of a shack to mkhukhu mansion impresses Mzansi

People

7 months ago

Animal lover shares a heartwarming video of Cindy the Baboon's "brother" Rassie the Springbok

Animal lover shares a heartwarming video of Cindy the Baboon's "brother" Rassie the Springbok

People

7 months ago

"Would have bought shares": Zimbabwean tycoon spends R6.4 million on designer clothes, SA astonished

"Would have bought shares": Zimbabwean tycoon spends R6.4 million on designer clothes, SA astonished

People

7 months ago

"This didn't age well": SA stunned by throwback clip of Peet Viljoen's message to General Mkhwananzi

"This didn't age well": SA stunned by throwback clip of Peet Viljoen's message to General Mkhwananzi

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

South African lawyer Peet Viljoen became a topic of discussion after his video accusing police senior officials of being corrupt resurfaced on TikTok.

"So many questions but God knows why": Beloved brother dies from snake bite, SA saddened

"So many questions but God knows why": Beloved brother dies from snake bite, SA saddened

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A content creator posted TikTok slides sharing details of his little brother's death after he was bitten by an unidentified snake, leaving SA devastated.

"Watch Skyworth TV sales go up": Man showcases his new TV with a remote location sensor, SA wowed

"Watch Skyworth TV sales go up": Man showcases his new TV with a remote location sensor, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

A local man went viral on TikTok after showcasing a Skyworth Smart TV feature that helps owners find their lost remote control at the touch of a button.

"This profession needs you": Cancer survivor celebrates achieving nursing dream, SA moved

"This profession needs you": Cancer survivor celebrates achieving nursing dream, SA moved

People

7 months ago

A woman who had been battling cancer since age 23 shared a video of her struggles with studies during her time in the hospital to achieve her nursing dream.

"Thank you so much": Woman showcases Woolies vs Shein kitchenware finds, SA wowed

"Thank you so much": Woman showcases Woolies vs Shein kitchenware finds, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

A local woman showed off measuring cups that she nearly bought for R568 at Shein, retailing from R148 and bought a few sets for family and friends.

"Sorry to the bereaved family": TikToker passes away after BBL surgery, SA mourns

"Sorry to the bereaved family": TikToker passes away after BBL surgery, SA mourns

People

7 months ago

Popular TikTok creator Rachel Tussey, known as "midlifeunmuted," has tragically died at 47 from complications after a tummy tuck, leaving fans in mourning.

South African entrepreneurs reach billionaire status with $1.8 billion tech sale to Mastercard

South African entrepreneurs reach billionaire status with $1.8 billion tech sale to Mastercard

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

The Mastercard company has acquired the South African-founded stablecoin company BVNK for $1.8 billion, making its three founders instant billionaires.

"This is special": High school learner gives chilling performance of Beethoven's classic, SA wowed

"This is special": High school learner gives chilling performance of Beethoven's classic, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

A high school learner shared a video of himself in his classroom, standing in front of a class, performing Beethoven's classic, impressing Mzansi.

"Chomie, hope you have a good lawyer": Comedian drags Mel Viljoen with impersonation, SA entertained

"Chomie, hope you have a good lawyer": Comedian drags Mel Viljoen with impersonation, SA entertained

People

7 months ago

A local comedian shared a TikTok video of himself portraying Mel Vijoen after her release from prison, leaving many social media users entertained

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