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

2408 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Just keep entertaining us": Makhi reaches major Facebook milestone, SA celebrates

People

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US influencer's fiancé allegedly held in Tanzania for questioning following her mysterious death

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"My heart would be so broken": Mother's nonchalant reaction to R20k gift from son stuns SA

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Salaries are cursed": Woman's budget breakdown on R65k salary sparks online debate

People

a month ago

"Cherish that man": Husband refuses to sleep apart from wife during family visits, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Most relatable president": Donald Trump tips driver $100 during white house takeaway delivery

People

a month ago

"Private life is important": Viral wife posts thirst trap clip after reconciling with cheating hubby

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A local wife went viral on Facebook for showing off her radiant new look following her public claims about her husband’s infidelity with over 100 women.

Mom of US influencer shares concerning medical findings after her passing in Zanzibar, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

The family of US influencer Ashly Robinson is questioning her death in Zanzibar after a second medical report listed strangulation and suffocation as the cause.

"Kanti, this show is not scripted": Cheating man exposed on Uyajola 9/9 at Zoo Lake, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An alleged cheating man was filmed by a TikTok user who was on a date rowing at the Zoo Lake dam when the TV show Uyajola 9/9's crew came for him in the water.

"Email them": Woman puts Oats brand on blast after finding strange substance in cereal, SA stunned

People

a month ago

A woman shared a TiKtok video showing a box of oats that she had just opened, containing cobweb-like substances, which were later said to be a moth infestation.

"Hope this video trends": Woman shares how she negotiated 8,75% interest on car finance, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A bank employee revealed how she negotiated her interest rate down to 8.75% and shared a template to help others avoid paying double-digit rates.

"He's so bored": Baby goes viral for unimpressed reaction to birthday surprise at Spur, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A baby went super viral on TikTok with 29M views after sitting unbothered while Spur waiters performed a high-energy birthday chant around his table.

"Please plug us": Woman excited to find a South African grocery store in America, SA expats rejoice

People

a month ago

A viral TikTok video showed a South African woman finding Savanna, maize meal, and Spur sauce and other items in the US, though some items cost R400.

"We're all crying": Runner's friends show her massive support during Two Oceans Marathon, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A viral TikTok showed a group of friends cheering, hydrating, and running alongside a marathon participant in Cape Town, inspiring hundreds online.

US influencer's family releases statement after "mysterious" death on vacation in Tanzania

Family and Relationships

a month ago

31-year-old Ashly Robinson was found dead during a birthday trip to Zanzibar just hours after getting engaged, sparking a major investigation and public outcry.

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