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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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"They deserve more money": Effects of new minimum wage on domestic workers leave Mzansi divided

"They deserve more money": Effects of new minimum wage on domestic workers leave Mzansi divided

People

7 months ago

Proposed pay for domestic workers in 2026, if approved by the Department of Employment and Labour

Proposed pay for domestic workers in 2026, if approved by the Department of Employment and Labour

People

7 months ago

"Usain Bolt would be proud": Hospital security guard filmed chasing escaping patient, SA stunned

"Usain Bolt would be proud": Hospital security guard filmed chasing escaping patient, SA stunned

People

7 months ago

"She respects elders": Bride embarrassed to kiss the groom during the wedding ceremony, SA stunned

"She respects elders": Bride embarrassed to kiss the groom during the wedding ceremony, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Who's going to void this?": Cape Town woman shows convenience of Checkers smart trolley, SA divided

"Who's going to void this?": Cape Town woman shows convenience of Checkers smart trolley, SA divided

People

7 months ago

"Definitely making this": Pick 'n Pay budget haul shows chef preparing meal for 4 with R150

"Definitely making this": Pick 'n Pay budget haul shows chef preparing meal for 4 with R150

People

7 months ago

"Our taxes are going to the right people": Woman makes the most of R560 Sassa child grant, SA moved

"Our taxes are going to the right people": Woman makes the most of R560 Sassa child grant, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A mother shared a viral TikTok video of her shopping spree with her daughter, where she got her food, clothes and even took her out for a nice meal.

"This child is classic": Zuluboy explains why he speaks Xhosa when visiting the village, SA amused

"This child is classic": Zuluboy explains why he speaks Xhosa when visiting the village, SA amused

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Zuliboy's mother, Lujabe Siphe, shared a Facebook video of his toddler explaining how he tried to teach family and friends in the village and gave up.

A look at the only shop in the world selling biscuits for just R1 in South Africa

A look at the only shop in the world selling biscuits for just R1 in South Africa

People

7 months ago

A local publication reported on the Usave brand's determination to serve even the most struggling customers with deals such as their R1 biscuits.

"Keep updating us": SA woman stressed amid new emergency alert in Doha, Mzansi moved

"Keep updating us": SA woman stressed amid new emergency alert in Doha, Mzansi moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A content creator shared a TikTok video while stuck at a Doha hotel during the Iran vs USA war, touching many viewers who wished for their safe return home.

"What a day": Grand opening of Boksburg Walmart filled with proudly SA vibes

"What a day": Grand opening of Boksburg Walmart filled with proudly SA vibes

People

7 months ago

The Gauteng province saw the opening of a third Walmart retail store in Boksburg, sparking joy on social media as viewers anticipated free vouchers and sales.

"So happy for you": Big service delivery culture shock for Afrikaners in America, SA debates

"So happy for you": Big service delivery culture shock for Afrikaners in America, SA debates

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

An Afrikaans-speaking woman and her husband were excited to see their two parcels delivered at their doorstep, even though there was no one at their home.

Hungry Lion Chicken Finger Feast vs KFC Mega Strips Box, SA picks the winner

Hungry Lion Chicken Finger Feast vs KFC Mega Strips Box, SA picks the winner

People

7 months ago

A content creator reviewed two similar boxes, one from KFC and the other from Hungry Lion and noted that the latter had more grams and was more moist.

"This is a hideout": Cape Town man shows how he gets in and out of small loft apartment, SA stunned

"This is a hideout": Cape Town man shows how he gets in and out of small loft apartment, SA stunned

People

7 months ago

A Jamaican man currently in Cape Town on holiday shared a TikTok video of his apartment with a door that is on the floor, shocking many social media users.

"He will be sorely missed": Author pays tribute to Sol Philander, SA moved

"He will be sorely missed": Author pays tribute to Sol Philander, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Cape Town broadcaster paid tribute to the late entertainment industry guru and activist Soli Philander following his passing after a long battle with cancer.

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