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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"This is the judiciary we need in SA": Preschoolers' humorous courtroom play entertains Mzansi

People

9 months ago

"Treat him like a king": American woman shares the perks of marrying a South African, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Give him his degree": Zuluboy's cute English lesson for mom goes viral, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Well done": Rachel and kids jet off to Paris ahead of Siya Kolisi's 100th Springbok cap, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"South Africans are creative": Gugulethu entrepreneur's mobile braai service moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"My heart breaks for him": Matric learner vents about Mathematics exam to mom, SA compassionate

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"You just met Jesus": KZN friends seek blessings from a man resembling the "Jesus" figure, SA amused

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A TikTok video of three young men chasing a man resembling the “Jesus” figure on a KZN road to ask for brand-new blessings entertained many online viewers.

"Don't let A$AP Rocky see this": American man showcases his cornrows with zippers, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

A video of an American man’s unique hairstyle featuring cornrows decorated with functional zippers and beads went viral, stunning viewers with its creativity.

78-year-old Gogo celebrates a graduation milestone after spending 2 years at a college

People

9 months ago

Gogo Sophy, 78, graduated with a theology qualification, proving it’s never too late to follow your faith and stay committed to lifelong learning and service.

"Don't let my mom see this": Woman's rooibos tea bag's skincare routine goes viral

People

9 months ago

A woman's viral TikTok video detailing her simple skincare hack of using a wet rooibos tea bag and leaves to fight acne stunned millions of social media users.

"May you prosper": Free State learner becomes first male overall achiever at his school, SA touched

People

9 months ago

A heartwarming video of a Free State school celebrating its first male overall top achiever with a white blazer ceremony went viral, moving thousands of viewers.

"You helped the aunty": Tannie's gifted a 30-second 'trolley' dash by a Cape Town comedian, SA moved

People

9 months ago

A video of a Cape Town man gifting an auntie a spontaneous 30-second trolley dash at Shoprite touched viewers, who thanked him for the kind gesture.

"This is so painful": Mamelodi community holds candle vigil for slain cousins in rain, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A video of a powerful vigil held in heavy rain for two cousins found with gunshot wounds showcased Mamelodi's solidarity and grief, moving many viewers.

"It's giving luxury": Woman gives a close look at Changan Deepal S07, impressing Mzansi

People

9 months ago

A content creator's TikTok video showcasing the new Changan Deepal S07, which resembles a Lamborghini Urus, sparked excitement for test drives among online viewers.

"Plough in intervals": Brits farmer fears mass cabbage production will go to waste, SA offers advice

People

9 months ago

A young farmer's post showing her huge cabbage harvest and fear of not finding buyers, leading to an outpouring of business advice and support from Mzansi.

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