Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"The only country that stresses God": Eastern Cape ladies convinced they spotted Jesus, SA in stitches

"The only country that stresses God": Eastern Cape ladies convinced they spotted...

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

"Granny is not a snitch" Grandma keeps quiet about son-in-law's "cheating" secret, SA in stitches

"Granny is not a snitch" Grandma keeps quiet about son-in-law's "cheating"...

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

"You belong here": Choirmaster leads witty trio in refugee-themed performance, SA hyped

"You belong here": Choirmaster leads witty trio in refugee-themed performance,...

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

"Already marking your territory": Young men in khaki outfits enjoy life on the farm, SA in stitches

"Already marking your territory": Young men in khaki outfits enjoy life on the...

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

"The bravery you have": Former ZCC member issues a warning about the church, angering many

"The bravery you have": Former ZCC member issues a warning about the church,...

People

a month ago

"They are human too": Mpumalanga woman begs for shelter as she shows life inside tiny tent, SA moved

"They are human too": Mpumalanga woman begs for shelter as she shows life inside...

People

a month ago

2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

2 Reddam House learners receive full scholarship through the Nsouli Scholars Programme

People

a month ago

Reddam House learners, Zuri Conroy and Mackensie McKay, were honoured with the prestigious Nsouli Scholars Programme, a high honour awarded to 16 learners.

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

"Kids are so innocent": Mom tests toddler's obedience with a takeaway feast, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A toddler left food untouched and served adorable camera poses instead, in a viral video. Her calm focus and patience wowed online users across the platform.

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

"The accent in 2 days": Refugee responds to family allegations and defends move to the US, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A local man, currently in America, responded to his stepdaughter’s viral claims, defending his refugee status and explaining his personal and cultural background.

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

"This might go viral": Woman stunned to see English step-father among the US refugees, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young lady claimed that her stepfather claimed that her stepfather lied to get asylum in the US and said he wasn't even part of the cultural group he joined.

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

"Trump must see this": Afrikaner man nails traditional Zulu dance at concert, SA entertained

People

a month ago

A viral video of an Afrikaner man dancing perfectly to Zulu music at a concert had online users in stitches. Many loved how smooth his Zulu kick moves were.

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

"This is organised teamwork": House of domestic worker and bricklayer stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young lady showed off her beautiful home, built by her mom, a domestic worker and bricklayer dad. Online users praised the parents for good financial management.

"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

"What a game changer": Woman unboxes an automatic pap maker, SA impressed

People

a month ago

A local content creator unboxed a pap-making electric gadget. The influencer also showed how easy it was to use it, impressing many social media users.

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

"We want you here": Afrikaner man didn't relocate to America due to his arm issue, SA in stitches

People

a month ago

A funny man said he wasn't at the airport with the 49 Afrikaners whose refugee status was approved because of his arm, adding that they wanted hard-working people.

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

"You're stressing Trump": Afrikaner woman embraced Venda culture in traditional gear, SA touched

People

a month ago

An Afrikaans-speaking lady had Mzansi vibing and dancing in full Venda traditional attire on TikTok. Her confidence and cultural respect sparked major love online.

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