Best News & Entertainment '24

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

Author's articles

"We love and miss you guys": Mother pens a letter about leaving SA for the Netherlands, Mzansi moved

"We love and miss you guys": Mother pens a letter about leaving SA for the Netherlands, Mzansi moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Let's support her": Humble woman selling Forever Living products moves Mzansi

"Let's support her": Humble woman selling Forever Living products moves Mzansi

People

8 months ago

"You will be happy in your forever home": Video of old dog finally getting adopted warms hearts

"You will be happy in your forever home": Video of old dog finally getting adopted warms hearts

People

8 months ago

"You are incredible": Domestic worker celebrates successful launch of first cookbook, SA wowed

"You are incredible": Domestic worker celebrates successful launch of first cookbook, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

"When I found out I was happy": KZN pensioner wins R12 million lotto jackpot

"When I found out I was happy": KZN pensioner wins R12 million lotto jackpot

People

8 months ago

"He has a healing voice": SA searches for homeless man with a golden voice after viral funeral video

"He has a healing voice": SA searches for homeless man with a golden voice after viral funeral video

People

8 months ago

"This is not possible": Woman slays ab wheel exercises in bodycon dress and high heels, SA wowed

Exclusive

"This is not possible": Woman slays ab wheel exercises in bodycon dress and high heels, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

A young woman went viral on TikTok after performing an effortless ab wheel routine in a dress and high heels, sparking a massive social media debate.

"That's a brave guy": Terrifying discovery as RUSA pulls Black Mamba from the wardrobe, SA startled

"That's a brave guy": Terrifying discovery as RUSA pulls Black Mamba from the wardrobe, SA startled

People

8 months ago

A two-metre Black Mamba was captured by RUSA after being found in a wardrobe in Redcliffe, KwaZulu-Natal, sparking fears over local snake sightings.

"Digital lion has free will": Rhodes University breaks the silence about a 'lion' roaming on campus

"Digital lion has free will": Rhodes University breaks the silence about a 'lion' roaming on campus

People

8 months ago

Rhodes University clarified that the lion spotted on campus is a Master's student project called RhoLeo 3.0 that is currently experiencing pixel drifting.

"Rachel 2.0 is not wasting time": Rachel John and Siya Kolisi's trip to America, SA stunned

"Rachel 2.0 is not wasting time": Rachel John and Siya Kolisi's trip to America, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Siya Kolisi and Rachel John have sparked fresh dating rumours after sharing separate TikTok videos of their trip to the United States of America.

"We now speak like you": Xolile reviews Cindy Makoti's cooking video, SA entertained

"We now speak like you": Xolile reviews Cindy Makoti's cooking video, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Popular Instagram reviewer @xolile_ves shared a funny reaction video of the City Makoti's cooking, joking about cousin vegetables and makoti vibes.

Young couple's private moment is violated by spycam in a Chinese hotel

Young couple's private moment is violated by spycam in a Chinese hotel

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A BBC report detailed that a couple's discovery of a hidden camera in their hotel room that was live-streaming their private moments to paying viewers online.

"Please show it to our government": R65k container home with 3 bathrooms has SA buzzing

"Please show it to our government": R65k container home with 3 bathrooms has SA buzzing

People

8 months ago

A viral video shared on X showed a R65,000 shipping container turned into a home, sparking a massive debate about affordable housing and hidden costs.

"He is parenting you": Zuluboy questions mom about unhealthy food choices, SA in stitches

"He is parenting you": Zuluboy questions mom about unhealthy food choices, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A hilarious video shared on Facebook by user Lujabe Siphe shows her son Zuluboy lecturing her about eating burgers and pizza instead of healthy foods.

"This was a thoughtful gift": Man gets dumped over Valentine's Day present, SA in disbelief

"This was a thoughtful gift": Man gets dumped over Valentine's Day present, SA in disbelief

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a man's disappointed reaction after his girlfriend rejected a coating machine he bought her as a Valentine's Day gift.

Bongiwe Mati