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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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"Respect her": Man condemns AI content exploiting grieving mom of 2 after Vaal accident, SA moved

"Respect her": Man condemns AI content exploiting grieving mom of 2 after Vaal accident, SA moved

People

9 months ago

"People think I am her maid": Adopted child opens up about deep family wounds

"People think I am her maid": Adopted child opens up about deep family wounds

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"This thing needs to be stopped": Lucky player wins R180 million lotto prize, SA unimpressed

"This thing needs to be stopped": Lucky player wins R180 million lotto prize, SA unimpressed

People

9 months ago

"Our hearts are heavy": Praise and worship at Vaal crash site moves SA

"Our hearts are heavy": Praise and worship at Vaal crash site moves SA

People

9 months ago

"Future doctors and lawyers": Woman spots a group of pharas in graduation regalia, SA entertained

"Future doctors and lawyers": Woman spots a group of pharas in graduation regalia, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"You will bounce back": Woman moves back home to restart her life after hardship, SA moved

"You will bounce back": Woman moves back home to restart her life after hardship, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"That is nice": Afrikaner shows perks of living in UAE, SA impressed

"That is nice": Afrikaner shows perks of living in UAE, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

An Afrikaans woman shared a viral video showing a neat Spar supermarket located right on her home's doorstep in Abu Dhabi, impressing many viewers.

"We will never recover as a country": SA heartbroken by mom in red dress, Vaal accident

"We will never recover as a country": SA heartbroken by mom in red dress, Vaal accident

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A motivational speaker shared an emotional TikTok video discussing the Vaal taxi accident that claimed 13 lives, leaving social media users heartbroken.

"Such a gentleman": Brilliant boy goes viral for teaching mom hard and soft English sounds, SA moved

"Such a gentleman": Brilliant boy goes viral for teaching mom hard and soft English sounds, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A viral TikTok video shows a young boy teaching his mother about the different "r" sounds in English, leaving social media users stunned by his brilliance.

"Our Zuluboy is trending": Zuluboy's video gets international recognition, SA moved

"Our Zuluboy is trending": Zuluboy's video gets international recognition, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

An American content creator's reaction to Zuluboy teaching his mom manners left him entertained and praising the boy for being able to verbalise his emotions.

"Proud of you": Baker inspires SA with journey from home kitchen to international success

"Proud of you": Baker inspires SA with journey from home kitchen to international success

People

9 months ago

A Johannesburg entrepreneur shared a viral post detailing her 10-year journey from a messy home kitchen to international baking success, inspiring many viewers.

"Thank you for the plug": Mom restores her daughter's hair growth using a body lotion, SA wowed

"Thank you for the plug": Mom restores her daughter's hair growth using a body lotion, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a mom revealing how Nivea body lotion restored her daughter's hair, sparking a massive online debate about its ingredients.

"The pastors are in disbelief": Friends turn their chomy's funeral into a groove, SA divided

"The pastors are in disbelief": Friends turn their chomy's funeral into a groove, SA divided

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a group of friends dancing and drinking beer around a casket to honour their late friend Tumara, stunning many social media users.

"That's how a queen does it": South African woman flies to Nigeria to get her done, Mzansi impressed

"That's how a queen does it": South African woman flies to Nigeria to get her done, Mzansi impressed

People

9 months ago

A South African woman shared her journey from South Africa to Nigeria to get the trending miracle knot hairstyle, impressing many social media users.

"They did you dirty": Woman shares makeup ordeal with SA's biggest online retailer, SA stunned

"They did you dirty": Woman shares makeup ordeal with SA's biggest online retailer, SA stunned

People

9 months ago

A shopper shared her frustration with the local online retail Takealot on TikTok, after she was sold counterfeit makeup and later ignored with no money returned.

Bongiwe Mati