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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"He has jealous energy": Waiter hates on woman after a stranger settles her bill, SA stunned

People

10 months ago

"He's so brave": Learner begs on the streets for matric dance assistance, SA moved

People

10 months ago

"He's professional": Curro Grade 1 learners' humorous farewell speech to Grade 12s has SA impressed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"They move with you": SA gets chills from cockroaches in woman's alleged Pretoria apartment

People

10 months ago

"This is valid": Self-proclaimed non-native English speaker's video message to recruiters moves SA

People

10 months ago

"We needed this": Zulu gent opens up about safety as South African living in the US, SA grateful

People

10 months ago

"Make South Africa great again": Gent furious about government's response to Nathi Mthethwa's death

People

10 months ago

A man's humorous video questioning the death of former Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa sparked a debate about a public inquest and the nation's political resolve.

"Who must help him?": Woman drags Afrikaner refugee in the US after setting up a GoFundMe, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local woman’s video about an Afrikaner refugee who started a medical GoFundMe for his sick wife was met with a lack of sympathy from online viewers.

"He's very alive": Old clip of Nathi Mthethwa dancing at an event resurfaces, leaving SA divided

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A video of the late Nathi Mthethwa dancing at what looks like a wedding has fueled speculation linking his sudden death to recent corruption testimony.

"Such warm people": Hospital staff celebrate patient exiting ICU after 1 year to rehab, SA moved

People

10 months ago

A video of a young man leaving the ICU after a year-long battle for life, moving into rehab, went viral, touching the hearts of many viewers who praised the nurses.

"The Curro of crèches'": Preschool owner spoils toddlers with a spa day, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A crèche owner's TikTok video of her toddlers receiving massages, facials, and manicures went viral, sparking laughter and envy across social media.

"I expected a happy ending": Woman shows 10 months of job search rejection emails, SA astonished

People

10 months ago

A young woman's emotional video detailing 10 months of job application rejections sparked a massive conversation about unemployment and disappointment.

"You're not jealous, but motivated": Limpopo man eyes neighbour's dream car in village, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A video of a young man filming his neighbour's R3 million BMW X5 M Competition as motivation for his own future has inspired many social media users.

"What's in their water?": American man ranks Mzansi's English and music best in the world, SA moved

People

10 months ago

A video of an American podcaster praising South Africa’s world-class English-speaking MCs and music talent went viral, sparking national pride and humour.

Owamie reminds Precious Makunyane of high horse marriage stance after alleged divorce, SA divided

People

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video of a local podcaster celebrating a peer’s divorce captivated social media users and sparked a conversation about marriage and hypocrisy.

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