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 has African hair": SA shows support after Shoprite employee is trolled over natural hair

People

8 months ago

"‘Keep going’: US woman's progress in attempting her desired South African body structure using pap

People

8 months ago

"Put him on stage": Man's Tyla impersonation has the internet in stitches

People

9 months ago

"Finally someone said it": Man's sobering message about kasi life sparks debate

People

9 months ago

Sixty60’s creator: Limpopo visionary who engineered and sold his app to Checkers

People

9 months ago

"Enjoy": Social activist Pieter Kriel shares experience at the Great Wall of China, SA wowed

People

9 months ago

"You sound terrified": Women disturbed by a snake in her home, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A woman's viral video showed her immediate panic after discovering a massive snake slithering across the tiled floor of her home, leading to urgent safety warnings.

"This is a cooking show": Mzansi is unimpressed with Miss Universe winner's pageant answers

People

9 months ago

A video of the Miss Universe 2025 winner's final answer was criticised for being vague, sparking speculation that the judges were making up for a recent controversy.

"Crime is on another level": SA disturbed by Cape Town freeway smash and grab footage

People

9 months ago

A shocking video of two men aggressively breaking a car window in heavy traffic on the N2 in Cape Town to steal visible bags sparked massive public anger.

"You did your parents proud": Family's 'sibling career trend' moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A TikTok clip featured siblings, including a registered nurse, a crime prevention warder, and a nursing student, showcasing their careers in a family trend.

"This guy is so right": US man's top 10 African countries with the most beautiful women, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

A viral video of an American man ranking the top 10 most beautiful African women placed South Africa at number one, sparking a debate over his subjective list.

"We just want jobs, sisi": SA side eyes strict career coach's interview questioning

People

9 months ago

A recruiter's video warns candidates that she assumes they are lying if they can't provide examples for a CV claim, sparking controversy among job seekers.

"You're amazing": Girlfriend surprises Springboks superfan with must-have rugby goodies, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A woman's Instagram video showed her unboxing a huge Springboks merchandise surprise for her obsessed boyfriend, which included a tackle pad and a case of beer.

"Mkwanazi was right about her": Woman's imitation of Mary de Haas has SA in stitches

People

9 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman perfectly imitating Dr de Haas's impatient questioning at the Ad Hoc Committee hearing went viral, sparking laughter online.

"The state of the nation on display": Video of dark Union Buildings at 3 AM fuels online speculation

People

9 months ago

A viral TikTok video of the Union Buildings completely dark at 3 AM sparked massive speculation about security measures for the G20 Summit and power failures.

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