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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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"What a lucky guy": Mr Delivery driver blessed with R2000 tip, SA wowed

"What a lucky guy": Mr Delivery driver blessed with R2000 tip, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

"Please send this to Trump": Lobola negotiations ceremony at university residence entertains Mzansi

"Please send this to Trump": Lobola negotiations ceremony at university residence entertains Mzansi

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"His tears are valid": Son crashes out after seeing mom’s fresh chiskop in viral video, SA amused

"His tears are valid": Son crashes out after seeing mom’s fresh chiskop in viral video, SA amused

People

8 months ago

"That's a lot of cash": Receipts of 4-figure waiter tip earnings spark massive debate

"That's a lot of cash": Receipts of 4-figure waiter tip earnings spark massive debate

People

8 months ago

"You treated him with respect": Humble waiter receives R5k tip from generous man, SA moved

"You treated him with respect": Humble waiter receives R5k tip from generous man, SA moved

People

8 months ago

"Sisterhood is proud": Woman celebrates her Toyota Conquest purchase, Mzansi salutes

"Sisterhood is proud": Woman celebrates her Toyota Conquest purchase, Mzansi salutes

People

8 months ago

"Please call him first": UK woman gets ready to surprise boyfriend in South Africa, SA warns

"Please call him first": UK woman gets ready to surprise boyfriend in South Africa, SA warns

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A British woman went viral after filming herself getting ready to fly to Cape Town to surprise her boyfriend, leading to hilarious warnings from SA.

"Inflation in Zimbabwe is real": Comparison of grocery prices between SA and Zimbabwe stuns Mzansi

"Inflation in Zimbabwe is real": Comparison of grocery prices between SA and Zimbabwe stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral X video comparing Pick n Pay prices in SA and Zimbabwe showed massive differences in essentials, sparking a debate on the cost of living.

"You're onto something": Woman morphs into Teyana Taylor with impressive facebeat, SA wowed

"You're onto something": Woman morphs into Teyana Taylor with impressive facebeat, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

A content creator went viral after a makeup transformation revealed her striking resemblance to American star Teyana Taylor, sparking an online debate.

"They found us": Family's deceased body saga with Capitec gets international attention, SA stunned

"They found us": Family's deceased body saga with Capitec gets international attention, SA stunned

People

8 months ago

US media giant Complex reported on a viral story of a KZN family who took a deceased body into a Capitec branch, sparking a massive international debate.

"Rest in peace legend": Worcester's beloved snake catcher passes away, SA mourns

"Rest in peace legend": Worcester's beloved snake catcher passes away, SA mourns

People

8 months ago

André du Preez, the founder of Silverfox Snake Rescues in Worcester, has died surrounded by family, leaving the Breede Valley community in deep mourning.

"Bless you, brother": Dad's emotional reaction to electric shaver birthday gift moves Mzansi

"Bless you, brother": Dad's emotional reaction to electric shaver birthday gift moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video featured a South African dad who broke down in tears after receiving an electric shaver from his loving son, leaving many moved.

"Two caring moms": Woman shows gratitude to baby daddy's wife for raising her daughter, SA impressed

"Two caring moms": Woman shows gratitude to baby daddy's wife for raising her daughter, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok featured a young mother thanking her child's stepmother for her support while she worked on building a stable life for her family.

"Toni Braxton, maybe?" Influencer Busi Dayimani shows off drop-dead gorgeous mom, SA in awe

"Toni Braxton, maybe?" Influencer Busi Dayimani shows off drop-dead gorgeous mom, SA in awe

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video by a Johannesburg creator featured her 58-year-old mother, who looked so youthful that viewers mistook the two women for being sisters.

"That's a waste of money": Airline passenger's R224k first class travel experience goes viral

"That's a waste of money": Airline passenger's R224k first class travel experience goes viral

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video featured a luxury travel creator who flew in a R224,000 Singapore Airlines suite sparked a debate over the massive ticket price.

Bongiwe Mati