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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"You are your mother's daughter": Mama Connie Chiume's lookalike stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Your boss is lucky to have you": Laiza shares a viral washing machine cleaning hack, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

"Just added on the bucket list": Woman's dreamy Limpopo holiday impresses Mzansi

People

9 months ago

"They're caring": Zulu medical student raves about the warmth of Xhosa moms in Cape Town, SA moved

People

9 months ago

"Create happy memories": Checkers employee inspires Mzansi with R650,000 home purchase

People

9 months ago

"We grew up on straw curls": Salon owner showcases curls made with plastic straws, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

Wholesome moment of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's song, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A heartwarming video of a petrol attendant dancing with a little girl to DJ Tira's new song at a Shell garage received many views and love online.

"Thank you for business ideas": Student inspires Mzansi with his side hustles

People

9 months ago

A video of a university student detailing his multiple side hustles, from selling snacks to electronic gadgets, inspired many viewers who promised to try some out.

"Should we call him a pilot?": Taxi driver's wild rules go viral in Mzansi

People

9 months ago

A passenger's photo of a taxi driver's bizarre rule list, including how he should not be addressed, went viral, sparking hilarious reactions across social media.

"I felt your pain": Woman shares things she misses as a South African living in the US, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

A TikTok video from a South African woman living in America listed the local foods and drinks she misses most, sparking widespread debate online.

"May life be kind to you both": 22-year-old couple ties the knot at Home Affairs, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A heartwarming video of a 22-year-old couple getting married at Home Affairs and sealing their union with a kiss became a topic of debate and inspired many viewers.

"Please share a link": UK man's gorgeous Cape Town apartment tour leaves SA stunned by price

People

9 months ago

A UK content creator showcased his ultra-luxurious Cape Town rental with mountain views, and shared that it cost him just £80 per night, impressing viewers.

"She never gatekeeps": Woman shares nearly R30K yearly earnings from content creation, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

A young woman's viral video revealing that she earned R26k from brand collaborations and UGC inspired many social media users to start their own digital journey.

"You're spilling the beans": Man's hilarious remote control revival hack goes viral, SA amused

People

9 months ago

A man’s hilarious clip showing him biting a remote-control battery to revive it went viral, with many viewers confirming the trick works and suggesting others.

"He's going to be a president": 3-Year Old Boy’s National Anthem Version Charms Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A three-year-old boy's heartfelt but inaccurate rendition of the national anthem went viral, charming Mzansi with his pure love for the country.

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