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

2903 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Sunbake come forward": Boy's wholesome moment with delivery driver has SA calling for a Sunbake ad

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"Very good information": Snake expert debunks dangerous first-aid myth with scary snakebite photo

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Faulty fuel sensors in 2,208 Toyota SUVs may leave motorists stranded on the roadside

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Experts warn that online gambling may deepen financial woes for struggling households

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Sharing harmful messages is a punishable offence following the latest High Court decision

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"How is this possible?": Toddler chess prodigy stuns SA with impressive skills playing with brother

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17 days ago

"South Africa is love": CoolStoryBru reacts to mocked guard's new car and cash gift, SA moved

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17 days ago

A local security guard, Teboho Kabayi, humiliated in public, receives a BMW and R30,000 from ScaryByte, inspiring hope and kindness across the nation.

"That's not Usher, that's Gusher": Usher's lookalike trends after concert drama

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17 days ago

A man resembling Usher went viral after comments on a fan's awkward concert moment, igniting laughter in Mzansi and sparking debates on personal boundaries.

"Stop the cars and wait": SA motorists' drama in the snow on the R58 has Mzansi concerned

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17 days ago

Video footage reveals motorists struggling on the R58 amid heavy snow on 29 July 2026, raising concerns over road safety and conditions for travellers.

"That's a salary": 14-year-old's R10K monthly allowance sparks a viral debate

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17 days ago

A teenager's R10,000 monthly allowance sparks debate on parenting, financial literacy, and entitlement in a viral Reddit thread, igniting widespread reactions.

"A dream as a GoT fan": SA woman breaks down the exact costs of an epic day in Croatia, SA impressed

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18 days ago

Discover how South African TikToker @travelwithlindi explored Dubrovnik on a budget, visiting iconic Game of Thrones sites and enjoying Balkan cuisine.

"Private nurses get paid less": Boni stuns Mzansi with government clinical nurse's salary breakdown

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18 days ago

A Mpumalanga nurse shares her payslip on Instagram, sparking debate over salary fairness amid her four qualifications and rural service allowances.

SABC plans to scrap TV licences in South Africa under new funding model

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18 days ago

South Africa's SABC moves to abolish the traditional TV licence system as fee avoidance hits 85%. A new funding model is set to be proposed by 2028.

Snow blankets Mt Fletcher as video captures motorists driving through icy conditions

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18 days ago

Dashcam footage reveals heavy snowfall and treacherous conditions on the R56 in Mount Fletcher, prompting KZN authorities to issue warnings for motorists.

"You did well by changing": Woman reveals how life changed after her glow-up, SA moved

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18 days ago

A South African content creator's glow-up journey reveals her stunning transformation, highlighting how self-investment shaped her identity and social interactions.

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