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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"She's so valid": Bride humorously skips 'For poorer' during wedding vows, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Girl, you ate": Cape Flats Grade 12 learner's matric dance and super car worth R17M stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"You're better off, babe": Woman dumped after 3 weeks over 50/50 issue, SA divided

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Giving us less for more": Mzansi reacts to seeing shrinkflation in some food products

People

9 months ago

"Cape Town is magical": Kenyan woman shares 14 group activities they did while visiting Cape Town

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"This will be me one day": Kasi girl working in US scores an invitation to CEO's home, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

"You are so loved": Miss SA finalist's teary homecoming moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A Miss SA 2025 Top 10 finalist returned home to a street full of family singing and cheering, celebrating her outstanding achievement on the national stage.

"You're an inspiration": Woman shares how she made her first million before the age of 25, SA wowed

Women Empowerment

9 months ago

An entrepreneur’s viral TikTok video, revealing the five disciplined steps she took to earn her first million before the age of 25, inspired many social media users.

"Scary if you're in a convertible": Huge python snake on traffic lights spooks motorist, SA stunned

People

9 months ago

A Facebook video from Florida showing a massive python snake coiled around a traffic light above motorists left viewers shocked and questioning how it got there.

"My trust issues wouldn't allow me": Man sleeps while his Volvo XC90 is on autopilot, SA stunned

People

9 months ago

A TikTok video of a driver sleeping with his legs crossed in a Volvo XC90, operating on autopilot, ignited a fierce debate about trust and technology.

"That looks good": American man rates South African food bought at LA restaurant, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

A popular American food blogger’s enthusiastic review of South African food went viral, sparking amusement over his pronunciation and invitations to visit Mzansi.

"He's so talented": Teacher showcases learner's impressive handmade Bluetooth speaker, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

A teacher's video showcasing her creative learner's handmade speaker sparked a massive debate about the education system, and what it should incorporate

"You saved a lot of women": Woman shares update on kidnapping incident, SA shows support

People

9 months ago

A woman kidnapped at Carnival Mall shared an emotional update, saying that the main suspect was still held and that the four co-accused have been released.

"The encouragement I needed": Mzansi reacts to the elderly bride's viral wedding day

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A TikTok video of an elderly bride walking down the aisle in her wedding dress and sneakers to fulfil a promise went viral, celebrating commitment.

"Try AncestryDNA": South African woman's ancestry DNA results stun Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A local woman's DNA test revealed a shock: 95.8% Congolese, 2% European, and 1% Arab, confusing her expectation of being 100% Nguni/Bantu and stunning SA.

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