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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

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"This bride is patient": Wedding drama erupts as woman pulls groom away from bride during dance

"This bride is patient": Wedding drama erupts as woman pulls groom away from bride during dance

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"What are they teaching you?": American woman’s shock over African skin tones sparks viral debate

"What are they teaching you?": American woman’s shock over African skin tones sparks viral debate

People

8 months ago

"Time value of money": Property home R1 million bought you in 1995, compared to 2026, SA debates

"Time value of money": Property home R1 million bought you in 1995, compared to 2026, SA debates

People

8 months ago

"Doesn't sound right": Funny exchange about East London's new name KuGompo City, SA divided

"Doesn't sound right": Funny exchange about East London's new name KuGompo City, SA divided

People

8 months ago

"This is helpful": Tutorial on how to access free online courses by National School of Government

"This is helpful": Tutorial on how to access free online courses by National School of Government

People

8 months ago

"The power of a mom": Supportive mom steals the show by cheering for son during athletics, SA moved

"The power of a mom": Supportive mom steals the show by cheering for son during athletics, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Love your delulu energy": 'Rich' woman looks for VIP toilets at V&A Waterfront, SA in stitches

"Love your delulu energy": 'Rich' woman looks for VIP toilets at V&A Waterfront, SA in stitches

People

8 months ago

A humorous woman documented her search for exclusive VIP toilets at the V&A Waterfront after jokingly wondering why she had not been invited yet.

"We're not in your shoes": Mom sends 7-year-old child to boarding school, SA divided

"We're not in your shoes": Mom sends 7-year-old child to boarding school, SA divided

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A South African mother shared her young son's transition to boarding school on TikTok, where he appeared to be thriving despite the mixed reactions online.

"May the best man win": Woman dating 3 men explains how each brings value to her life, SA stunned

"May the best man win": Woman dating 3 men explains how each brings value to her life, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A woman went viral after explaining that she dated three different men simultaneously because each partner provided a unique form of support and value.

"He's very appreciative": Zuluboy gushes about his present father, SA entertained

"He's very appreciative": Zuluboy gushes about his present father, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A South African toddler named Zuluboywent viral on Facebook after he excitedly bragged about his new backpack and offered to share his father with his mother.

"As long as you're happy": South African woman flexes soft life in Pakistan, SA divided

"As long as you're happy": South African woman flexes soft life in Pakistan, SA divided

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A South African woman shared her luxurious trip to Pakistan on TikTok, where the footage featured scenic views and local culture to spark a huge debate.

"They asked him for proof of address": Mzansi stunned by bakkie carrying a fully built shack

"They asked him for proof of address": Mzansi stunned by bakkie carrying a fully built shack

People

8 months ago

In a viral video shared on TikTok, a bakkie was spotted carrying a fully built shack on the roads of Mafikeng, a sight which left social media users in stitches.

"You can't hate Zulu girls": Friends swoon over General Mkhwanazi’s physique, SA in stitches

"You can't hate Zulu girls": Friends swoon over General Mkhwanazi’s physique, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Two friends from KwaZulu-Natal went viral on TikTok after swooning over General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s buff physique during a chance meeting at the airport.

"Whose idea was this?": Man mocks East London over reported Gompo City name change, SA stunned

"Whose idea was this?": Man mocks East London over reported Gompo City name change, SA stunned

People

8 months ago

A humorous man from Gqeberha went viral on TikTok after mocking the rumoured renaming of East London to Gompo City, sparking a massive online debate.

"Don't follow trends": Mom and daughter try on Foschini’s R1,400 two-piece sets, SA in stitches

"Don't follow trends": Mom and daughter try on Foschini’s R1,400 two-piece sets, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A South African mother and daughter went viral on TikTok after a hilariously oversized Foschini try-on haul left them in a fit of contagious laughter.

Bongiwe Mati