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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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"This is going great": Little boy's Afrikaans homework session with mom warms hearts

"This is going great": Little boy's Afrikaans homework session with mom warms hearts

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Sad situation": Deep dive into 63 people deported from Ireland to South Africa

"Sad situation": Deep dive into 63 people deported from Ireland to South Africa

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"She didn't sign up for this": Cat Matlala's wife shows signs of exhaustion during court appearance

"She didn't sign up for this": Cat Matlala's wife shows signs of exhaustion during court appearance

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"This is rich, rich": SA woman flexes her Paris designer shopping spree, SA wowed

"This is rich, rich": SA woman flexes her Paris designer shopping spree, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

"Bonang Matheba, is that you?": Petrol attendant's radio voice grabs Mzansi's attention

"Bonang Matheba, is that you?": Petrol attendant's radio voice grabs Mzansi's attention

People

7 months ago

"She left you dry": Aspiring politician dragged for cheating on wife and marrying side chick

"She left you dry": Aspiring politician dragged for cheating on wife and marrying side chick

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski roasted online after uncomfortable moment with new product offering

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski roasted online after uncomfortable moment with new product offering

People

7 months ago

An Instagram video of Chris Kempczinski, the CEO of McDonald's, eating their new burger had viewers convinced that he doesn't eat the food he sells.

Heartbreak in Mbombela as young man battles for life following car crash, SA rallies

Heartbreak in Mbombela as young man battles for life following car crash, SA rallies

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A 20-year-old from Mbombela, Mpumalanga, is currently unresponsive in the intensive care unit following a car accident that happened on 26 February 2026.

"The best little contestant ever": Young boy pops off to Afrikaans music, SA impressed

"The best little contestant ever": Young boy pops off to Afrikaans music, SA impressed

People

7 months ago

A throwback TikTok video showing a little boy from a Pretoria-based special needs school touched the hearts of many social media users who called him talented.

"Fry us, we are yours": Content creator Makhi flexes luxe purchase with Facebook earnings, SA wowed

"Fry us, we are yours": Content creator Makhi flexes luxe purchase with Facebook earnings, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

A viral Facebook post shared by creator Makhi had some social media users worried that she was getting into the high spending habit that often leaves people broke.

"Hope he learns his lesson": Cape Town tannie stops traffic to confront taxi driver, SA impressed

"Hope he learns his lesson": Cape Town tannie stops traffic to confront taxi driver, SA impressed

People

7 months ago

A brave Cape Town woman went viral on TikTok after she was filmed confronting a taxi driver in the middle of freeway traffic following a minor accident.

"He is brave": Petrol attendant faces his fear during his dream vacation, SA moved

"He is brave": Petrol attendant faces his fear during his dream vacation, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Popular creator Bigmankg surprises Krugersdorp petrol attendant Thapelo Benjamin with his first flight and a heartwarming trip to Cape Town, touching many viewers.

"Thanks for the plug": Woman showcases Revlon hair combo set marked down at Clicks, SA wowed

"Thanks for the plug": Woman showcases Revlon hair combo set marked down at Clicks, SA wowed

People

7 months ago

A local TikTok user went viral after sharing a massive Revlon hair tool sale at Clicks with savings of over R1000 on hot brushes, impressing many viewers.

"He's a legend": Gent causes a scene over KFC chicken pieces, SA in stitches

"He's a legend": Gent causes a scene over KFC chicken pieces, SA in stitches

People

7 months ago

A viral Instagram video showed a KFC customer counting all 21 pieces of chicken at the counter to ensure his order was correct, leaving social media users amused.

"This is amazing": Chef feeds family of 4 with R150 budget at Woolworths, SA impressed

"This is amazing": Chef feeds family of 4 with R150 budget at Woolworths, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A local chef challenged herself to a R150 Woolworths meal for four and made four burgers with caramelised onions and lettuce, impressing many social media users.

Bongiwe Mati