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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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"Ignore them": Security officer claims nurses said her doctor fiancé downgraded by dating her

"Ignore them": Security officer claims nurses said her doctor fiancé downgraded by dating her

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Another interesting fact": Woman realises Sister Bethina is a sample of Aaliyah's song, SA debates

"Another interesting fact": Woman realises Sister Bethina is a sample of Aaliyah's song, SA debates

People

8 months ago

"This is insane": Tourist shows inside the Tony Stark Cape Town mansion, SA impressed

"This is insane": Tourist shows inside the Tony Stark Cape Town mansion, SA impressed

People

8 months ago

"You work hard": Makhi shows groceries from killing it with Facebook monetisation, SA wowed

"You work hard": Makhi shows groceries from killing it with Facebook monetisation, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

"He thinks he found love": SA digs up pic of man who allegedly funds influencer's her luxe lifestyle

"He thinks he found love": SA digs up pic of man who allegedly funds influencer's her luxe lifestyle

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"We pray it lasts": Woman flexes ring and boasts about proposal after 5 days of dating, SA divided

"We pray it lasts": Woman flexes ring and boasts about proposal after 5 days of dating, SA divided

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"God is by your side": SA woman gives peek of life as a chef in the US, SA wowed

"God is by your side": SA woman gives peek of life as a chef in the US, SA wowed

People

8 months ago

A South African private chef living in the US shared an Instagram vlog of her going to work and her intense night shift preparing pastries and ice cream.

"Very clever": Woman explains why Curro's tuckshop partnership with Woolworths is a smart move

"Very clever": Woman explains why Curro's tuckshop partnership with Woolworths is a smart move

People

8 months ago

A social media coach went viral on TikTok after explaining why the partnership between Curro and Woolworths is a brilliant strategic move for both brands.

"Never write off a person": Bongi enjoys himself around family in viral video after rehab, SA moved

"Never write off a person": Bongi enjoys himself around family in viral video after rehab, SA moved

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A former rehab patient, Bongi, went viral on TikTok after sharing a heartwarming video of himself dancing with his family just one week after leaving the facility.

"Sjava is wrong": Zuluboy questions lyrics of Sjava and Big Zulu's hit Umbayimbayi, SA in stitches

"Sjava is wrong": Zuluboy questions lyrics of Sjava and Big Zulu's hit Umbayimbayi, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A sharp toddler from the Eastern Cape went viral on Facebook after he argued that Sjava’s lyrics made no sense and offered his own more logical version.

"Love your style": Madala pulls off Zulu charm on cashier with outfit check, SA entertained

"Love your style": Madala pulls off Zulu charm on cashier with outfit check, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A well-dressed elderly man went viral on TikTok after he showed off his expensive Polo outfit and shared a laugh with a cafe worker in a heartwarming video.

Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame secures a historic $900m deal with a US firm

Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame secures a historic $900m deal with a US firm

People

8 months ago

Senegalese TikTok star Khaby Lame signed a $900 million deal with Rich Sparkle Holdings, transitioning from an influencer to a major corporate stakeholder.

"14 kids is no joke": eHailing driver shares rattling opinion about Vaal scholar transport driver

"14 kids is no joke": eHailing driver shares rattling opinion about Vaal scholar transport driver

People

8 months ago

An e-hailing driver sparked a massive online debate after he questioned the "killer" label given to the motorist involved in the tragic Vaal school crash.

"It is something greater than a mansion": SA wowed by gorgeous village compound

"It is something greater than a mansion": SA wowed by gorgeous village compound

People

8 months ago

A drone footage showed a massive new mansion in a KZN village during a grand opening feast. The community was praised for its hard work and neighbourly spirit.

"The crosses are still standing": Cape Town cemetery burns, but the crosses remain, SA stunned

"The crosses are still standing": Cape Town cemetery burns, but the crosses remain, SA stunned

People

8 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed the aftermath of a fire at Maitland Cemetery, where wooden crosses miraculously survived the blaze despite the ground being burnt.

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