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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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"We love this show": Woman shares review on why Die Kantoor is funnier than The Office, SA agrees

"We love this show": Woman shares review on why Die Kantoor is funnier than The Office, SA agrees

People

7 months ago

"Making history": 2 Young women become the youngest certified train managers in SA

"Making history": 2 Young women become the youngest certified train managers in SA

People

7 months ago

Sandton boy’s fight against rare brain tumour sparks R1m initiative for overseas treatment

Sandton boy’s fight against rare brain tumour sparks R1m initiative for overseas treatment

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"This is wrong": Rachel Kolisi opens up about seeking financial permission for pads, SA stunned

"This is wrong": Rachel Kolisi opens up about seeking financial permission for pads, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Running to save its life": Baby warthog dodges lion's snare with best side step, SA moved

"Running to save its life": Baby warthog dodges lion's snare with best side step, SA moved

People

7 months ago

"So much love in her eyes": Dimakatso reunites with Grade 3 teacher Juffrou Jackie, SA moved

"So much love in her eyes": Dimakatso reunites with Grade 3 teacher Juffrou Jackie, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"No DNA, just RSA": Varsity students' Zep dance moves leave peeps feeling proudly South African

"No DNA, just RSA": Varsity students' Zep dance moves leave peeps feeling proudly South African

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A group of university students were filmed moving to the front of the rugby pitch to show off their Zep dance moves infront of a large crowd, leaving viewers moved.

"People are suffering": Outrage over popular restaurant employees allegedly getting paid R2k

"People are suffering": Outrage over popular restaurant employees allegedly getting paid R2k

People

7 months ago

An X user shared a video of restaurant employees standing outside their workplace with someone from management, airing their grievances, sparking an online debate.

"100% valid": Woman's savage reaction to partner spoiling her cake content has SA in stitches

"100% valid": Woman's savage reaction to partner spoiling her cake content has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A viral Facebook video of a woman retaliating by smashing her man's cake at a restaurant after he spoiled the icing on hers sparked a massive online debate.

"You're living the good life": Woman breaks down monthly costs of running household, SA feels poor

"You're living the good life": Woman breaks down monthly costs of running household, SA feels poor

People

7 months ago

A KZN TikTok user went viral after revealing that she spends R50K monthly on home services alone without other necessities like petrol, food and more.

Parenting hacks to cut the amount of time children spend on screen time

Parenting hacks to cut the amount of time children spend on screen time

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

An article shared by BONA gives expert advice on balancing the child's screen time and how to set a family’s digital habits for a healthier lifestyle.

"Why does it not bite?": Little girl remains unbothered while the snake moves on her, SA stunned

"Why does it not bite?": Little girl remains unbothered while the snake moves on her, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A little girl was filmed sitting in front of the door, unbothered, while a small snake slithered right in between her legs, shocking many social media users.

"Thembi got you this time": Malcolm is frightened by Sis Thembi's mouse, SA in stitches

"Thembi got you this time": Malcolm is frightened by Sis Thembi's mouse, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Facebook video of a local employer, Malcom, running away from his house, scared of a mouse his domestic worker, Thembi, pranked him with, went viral.

"Imagine Mufasa waking up mid-air": Nail-biting moment as lion is flown on a plane during relocation

"Imagine Mufasa waking up mid-air": Nail-biting moment as lion is flown on a plane during relocation

People

7 months ago

A man fond of animals shared a video of himself and a few other men sitting in a private jet with a sedated lion, sparking a massive debate online.

"So they actually rehearsed this?": Couple's dramatic wedding kiss sparks online chatter

"So they actually rehearsed this?": Couple's dramatic wedding kiss sparks online chatter

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A local couple was filmed sharing a choreographed perfomance when it was time for them to share a kiss, sparking a massive debate among viewers online.

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