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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"Awesome and inspirational": Woolworths donates Cape Town marathon food to 18 charities, SA moved

People

10 months ago

"You're talented": Woman with golden voice sings for funds to make it to brother's funeral, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"He's so respectful": Zuluboy politely discourages mom from wearing an uncombed wig, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

“Work Hard, Play Hard”: Springboks Coaches Rassie Erasmus and Mzwandile Stick Let Loose, SA Amused

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"You raised the bar high": Grade 12 learner takes his little sister to his matric dance, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"This is insane": Man crashes out over R10K backroom rental in Cape Town, SA astonished

People

10 months ago

"He's blocking their view": Township mansion between 2 RDP houses sparks online debate

People

10 months ago

A viral Facebook post showing a massive mansion built in a township next to two RDP houses sparked an online debate about property rights and neighbour consent.

"The most honest Mamlambo": Woman pretends to be a mermaid, tricks security guards, SA entertained

People

10 months ago

A hilarious video of a woman pranking security guards at a Cape Town beach by claiming she is a mermaid went viral, leaving social media users entertained.

"Lwanle is smart and confident": Crèche toddler aces voice recognition test, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A hilarious video of a toddler who aced a voice recognition game, naming her peers while blindfolded, impressed social media users with the kids' bonds.

"This is commendable": Mom's emotional birthday surprise reaction moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A video of a young woman throwing her mother her very first birthday party at the age of 48 moved many viewers, who said the moment healed the mom's inner child.

"Please give me one box": Woman shares Woolworths 75% Lindt chocolate sale, SA reacts

People

10 months ago

A woman's TikTok video revealing a massive 75% discount on Lindt chocolate at Woolies went viral, sending South Africans rushing to stores for the chocolate sale.

"Love this content": Medical student shares matric resources she used to score 7 A's, SA wowed

People

10 months ago

A UKZN medical student's viral video detailing the specific textbooks, guides, and YouTube channels she used to score 7 distinctions in matric went viral.

"Never thought of rules": Woman shares mutual cellphone rules in her marriage, SA debates

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman's video detailing her marriage rules, including no phones in the bedroom and full access to passwords, sparked a debate on transparency and trust.

"This boy is very smart": Kid's heartwarming words about General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi touch SA

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A heartwarming video of a six-year-old boy praying for General Mkhwanazi, whom he called a 'good guy,' touched the hearts of many social media users.

"Every woman deserves this": Video of Dubai housewife with generous husband impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A viral Instagram video of a pregnant Dubai wife using her husband's black card to buy a R110K Hermès bag captivated viewers, who are manifesting her soft life.

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