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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"Absolutely gorgeous": 50-year-old with no gym membership shares how she keeps in shape, SA wowed

People

10 months ago

"Drunk in educated love": Master's graduate and lawyer wife define couple goals, SA inspired

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Men know what they want": Bride delivers wedding vows, 8 months after replying to DM, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"It's now a tote bag": Gent refuses to throw Woolworths shopping bags away, SA in stitches

People

10 months ago

"What a sweet boy": Zuluboy addresses rumours that he prefers makhulu over his mom, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Attack your husband": Woman catches husband at the airport with alleged side chick, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"God is protecting us": Dr Celiwe's relieved she didn't buy R1.4M house as marriage ended, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Dr Celiwe Ndaba revealed a heartbreak that turned out to be a blessing, explaining that she nearly bought a house worth R1.4M while her marriage was in shambles.

"Give it all to him": Father gets picky and stingy with braai meat, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A video of a father hoarding the best braai meat and licking his fingers after taking each piece to another plate sparked a huge debate on hygiene and sharing.

"MDs are turning into Met Gala": Grade 12 learner shares matric dance cost breakdown, SA debates

People

10 months ago

A matriculant's detailed cost breakdown of her R13,754 matric dance sparked online debate about price inflation for special events and the high cost of living.

"That time he drives a Range Rover": Woman deals with stingy man who demands breakfast, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A student's hilarious video of giving her stingy boyfriend uncooked maize meal for breakfast went viral, sparking support for her actions from many women.

Lawyer details how woman was dumped after building 14 rooms at fiancé's home with RAF money, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A lawyer’s video about a woman who lost R3 million of her RAF money after her fiancé married someone else sparked a conversation on romantic betrayal.

"Stay on the right path": Learner's hustle earns him respect from Mitchells Plain police, SA moved

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video of a Mitchell’s Plain matriculant who sold R2 sweets to fund his final dance being honoured by the local SAPS commander went viral.

"Poor guy": Ithuba searches for R2.28m PowerBall winner with expiring ticket, SA divided

People

10 months ago

Ithuba has launched an urgent public search for the R2.28 million PowerBall Plus winner, whose ticket, bought in Mayfield Square, is set to expire soon.

"Driver will catch feelings": Cheerful woman serenades e-hailing driver during trip, SA entertained

People

10 months ago

A woman’s TikTok video of her playfully singing to an Uber driver went viral, with many viewers captivated by her personality and the driver's blushing reactions.

"Next time, leave him behind": Little brother exposes sister's fake birthday at Spur, SA amused

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A young woman’s attempt to get free birthday ice cream at Spur was exposed when her younger brother screamed that it was a fake birthday in front of the waiters.

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