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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"Call the SPCA unit": Man films a giant snake going into a pit, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"The power of social media": Limpopo orphan's shack replaced by community-built dream home, SA moved

People

10 months ago

"You deserve a reality show": Woman showcases R7.2K bi-weekly grocery shopping, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"There's still hope, ladies": Gogo weds her prince charming in a traditional ceremony, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Thingo for president": Mom's slim figure sparks questions about happiness from son, SA amused

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"He could have waited": Man proposes during his girlfriend's graduation, SA divided

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"USA here we come": Stadium celebration after Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup qualification wows SA

People

10 months ago

A video of Bafana Bafana fans celebrating their FIFA World Cup qualification victory with a brass band playing a local igwijo entertained many social media users.

"The black version of Nara Smith": Woman in Indonesia makes her own afro comb, SA impressed

People

10 months ago

A woman's video documenting how she carved her own afro comb in Indonesia sparked praise for her creativity and a reminder of the tool's cultural roots.

"Bless her heart": School learner’s Celine Dion rendition goes viral, moves South Africa

People

10 months ago

A video of a young Ugandan learner flawlessly singing Celine Dion’s "Power of Love", captivating millions and sparking calls for her talent to be supported.

"You're an inspiration": Man walking from Gqeberha to Cape Town reaches his first stop, SA moved

People

10 months ago

A man’s inspiring video of his ambitious walk from Gqeberha to Cape Town to raise funds for his organisation moved many viewers, who pledged to support him.

"Very sad to watch": Elephants gather to mourn dying family member, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

An emotional video showing three adult elephants and a calf gathered around a dying family member went viral, moving many social media users deeply.

"Baby mamas declare war": Gent starts social media frenzy with father's remarks, SA outraged

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local man’s viral TikTok post claiming that no one could force him to be a present father sparked massive outrage and controversy on social media.

"You're a darling": Student plugs others with completely free study websites, SA shows gratitude

People

10 months ago

A university student’s video offering four completely free websites and hacks for finding notes and textbooks received many views and comments from grateful viewers.

"Girls are winning": Man is filmed screaming woman's name outside student res at night, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A man's viral TikTok video showing him shouting a woman's name outside a Pretoria student residence at 4 a.m. left many social media users in stitches.

"You guys look alike": Young woman finds sister hidden by her father after 22 years, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A young woman's viral TikTok video detailing the shocking moment she and her closest campus friend discovered they were sisters sparked an online debate.

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