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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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"Love that you shared this": Afrikaner woman in the US shows grocery prices, SA debates

"Love that you shared this": Afrikaner woman in the US shows grocery prices, SA debates

People

7 months ago

"Cat Matlala is now in the bag”: Woolies bag used to rescue terrified kitten, SA teases

"Cat Matlala is now in the bag”: Woolies bag used to rescue terrified kitten, SA teases

People

7 months ago

"He's a happy soul": Elderly Eastern Cape student arrives late for school, SA entertained

"He's a happy soul": Elderly Eastern Cape student arrives late for school, SA entertained

People

7 months ago

"Trump won't be happy": SA Journalist speaks on Afrikaners being the only refugees allowed in the US

"Trump won't be happy": SA Journalist speaks on Afrikaners being the only refugees allowed in the US

People

7 months ago

"So happy for two strangers": Woman gets engaged to partner 27 years older, SA moved

"So happy for two strangers": Woman gets engaged to partner 27 years older, SA moved

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Need to run to Woolies now": Woman shares Woolworths shoe plug, SA impressed

"Need to run to Woolies now": Woman shares Woolworths shoe plug, SA impressed

People

7 months ago

"It's the size of the loaf": Massive rat spotted in bread shelf at Cape Town grocery store

"It's the size of the loaf": Massive rat spotted in bread shelf at Cape Town grocery store

People

7 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a massive rat eating bread on a shelf at a Cape Town grocery store in Strand Street, leaving many social media users disgusted.

Central Blue’s estate's affordable homes now linked to major retail development in Cape Town

Central Blue’s estate's affordable homes now linked to major retail development in Cape Town

People

7 months ago

Construction has started on the 8,000sqm Central Blue Shopping Centre in Cape Town, featuring Super Spar, Clicks, and KFC, and viewers are excited about it.

"The dangers of causing drama": Road rage incident sparks controversy

"The dangers of causing drama": Road rage incident sparks controversy

People

7 months ago

A viral Facebook video by Tshepo Malakapato Lucky showed a mini-truck driver repeatedly hitting a VW to escape a confrontation at an Engen garage.

"We should wear Pampers": Sanitary pads shopping turns into a nightmare after chemical claims

"We should wear Pampers": Sanitary pads shopping turns into a nightmare after chemical claims

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video sparked a massive debate after a University of Free States' study found hormone-disrupting chemicals in South African menstrual products.

"Love and light": 'Sprinkle spinkle' Shera Seven mourns the death of older husband, SA touched

"Love and light": 'Sprinkle spinkle' Shera Seven mourns the death of older husband, SA touched

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Dating coach Shera Seven, known as the ‘Sprinkle Sprinkle’ Lady, shared a post mourning the death of her husband, James, after 18 years of marriage.

Unisa PhD student Kamogelo Mmereke selected for UN International Project Programme

Unisa PhD student Kamogelo Mmereke selected for UN International Project Programme

People

8 months ago

Unisa’s Kamogelo Mmereke has been selected for the UN International Project Programme in Geneva to bridge the gap between cancer research and global diplomacy.

"Let him stay": R2 million fundraising campaign for SA teacher held in China after fatal accident

"Let him stay": R2 million fundraising campaign for SA teacher held in China after fatal accident

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

The family of Vanderbijlpark teacher Francois van Zyl de Kock is raising R2.2 million for compensation after a tragic accident in Wuhan, China, in August 2025.

"Completely mesmerising": Endless hole coffee table DIY stuns Mzansi

"Completely mesmerising": Endless hole coffee table DIY stuns Mzansi

People

8 months ago

A content creator shared an Instagram video revealing the secret behind the endless hole tables, in a clip meant to help people create them from their homes.

"What you're doing is amazing": Domestic worker Sis Thembi and Wentzel family give back, SA moved

"What you're doing is amazing": Domestic worker Sis Thembi and Wentzel family give back, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

TikTok star Malcolm Wentzel and his team visited the Sipho-Senkosi Disabled & Overnight Centre in Mpumalanga to help out with necessities for the residents.

Bongiwe Mati