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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"His blood is green": Man's hilarious claim about Springbok player Canan Moodie has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"She's been practising": Little girl steals the show during preschool graduation, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"South Africa's a movie": Kasi gents carrying a shack in the township leave SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"They compete with wives": Woman's message to side chicks with children by married men, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"You made my day": Xhosa mom's reaction to daughter's bread prank has SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"May you travel the world": KZN Grade 10 learner speaks 15 languages fluently, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Appreciate the truth": Palestinian asylum seeker breaks silence on why he fled to SA, sparks debate

People

9 months ago

A Palestinian asylum seeker arriving in South Africa shared his reasons tied to shared values and anti-occupation struggles, sparking emotional reactions online.

"You make me feel so small and young": President Cyril Ramaphosa celebrates 73rd birthday, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

A TikTok video of President Cyril Ramaphosa's 73rd birthday surprise in parliament, where staff sang and surprised him with cake, moved many viewers.

"That has to be painful": Bride's rooftop wedding entrance goes wrong, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

An Instagram video showed a bride attempting a grand entrance from a wedding venue's roof, only for the cable to snap, sending her crashing to the floor.

"Extremely heartbreaking": Devastating scenes of Limpopo rainfall flood effects have SA worried

People

9 months ago

A video showed an elderly woman's Tzaneen shack flooding after heavy rains, moving community members to help drain the water and sparking calls for government aid.

"You fought, mama": Dr Celiwe Ndaba granted a divorce in her husband's absence, SA celebrates

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Dr Celiwe Ndaba’s post, revealing her divorce was finalised by a magistrate in just three minutes, prompted social media users to call for a celebration.

"Where's MTV Cribs to see this": Inside a Limpopo dream home with private cinema, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

A woman's candid home video tour became a source of entrepreneurial inspiration on TikTok, showcasing the spectacular results of her dedication and hard work.

"Keep Elon in the USA": American man outraged by Elon Musk's dad's claims about apartheid, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A TikTok video of Errol Musk claiming white South Africans 'fed' black people under apartheid went viral, sparking massive outrage and debate online.

"This is a real celebration": Woman pays under R5 for Spur meals and drinks, SA stunned

People

9 months ago

A woman's TikTok video showing her Spur bill drop from R305 to R4.70 after redeeming vouchers has sparked massive interest in the loyalty program.

"An emotional day": Father’s attendance at son's wedding leaves him and guests emotional, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A groom's emotional breakdown at his traditional wedding after his father unexpectedly arrived went viral, sparking curiosity about their heartwarming backstory.

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