Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), 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

1663 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"What a precious baby": Tender moment as little girl gets new phone from loving mother, SA moved

Family and Relationships

26 days ago

"They deserve each other": Groom flips out on wedding day after bride scolds him, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

26 days ago

"What an awesome adventure": Rachel Kolisi's Botswana getaway with daughter sparks joy online

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

"China is safer than Western countries ": Woman shows how China is leading in technology, SA stunned

People

27 days ago

"Love these meal preparation videos": Woman prepares lunch for 4 days under R200, SA reacts

People

27 days ago

"Imbokodo": Dr Celiwe Ndaba starts side hustle after settling for R500 child maintenance, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

"It's your time to shine": Babes Wamachankura pays R98k for 1 pair of shoes and a bag, SA reacts

People

27 days ago

A woman's viral video of her R98k Louis Vuitton shopping spree sparked a heated debate on luxury spending, financial priorities, and living life to the fullest.

"The friendship I'd sign up for": Expectant mom receives a cheque at baby shower, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A heartwarming video of friends surprising an expectant mother with a R20,600 cheque at her baby shower went viral, touching many viewers on social media.

"That man is a keeper": Boyfriend arrives to rescue jogger after an embarrassing accident, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A US jogger's embarrassing incident during her morning run, where she messed herself, captivated social media, sparking discussions about relationships.

"Beautiful woman of God": Man teases wife's church outfit, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A local man’s video of his wife in a gorgeous dress with a thigh-high opening on her way to church went viral, sparking a lively debate about church attire.

"Thank you for the detailed info": Woman purchases building stand for R85k in Jozi, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A woman's post about her land acquisition journey in Johannesburg's West Rand had many social media users impressed and asking for the agent's contact number.

"Your kindness is spreading": BI Phakathi and generous man help hungry kids, SA moved

People

28 days ago

A video of humanitarian BI Phakathi and another man buying food for young boys at a petrol station touched online viewers, inspiring others to help when possible.

"Your house is bullying others": KZN Project manager shows off his gorgeous township home, SA wowed

People

29 days ago

A KZN project manager left social media users in awe after sharing a TikTok video of his dream home, a double-storey house which he built in a township.

"Importance of marrying a kind man": Mkhulu's loving gesture of feeding gogo her meal goes viral

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A video of a mkhulu tenderly feeding his gogo supper went viral, with many viewers commenting on the love and care between them, and wishing for the same.

"He has the Zulu men's pride": Woman swoons over Mkhwanazi's confident walk, SA reacts

People

a month ago

A woman's video of her swooning over the National Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, as he entered the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, went viral.

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