Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History), 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

1663 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"These are such genuine gestures": Woman's humble birthday surprise for her man goes viral

Family and Relationships

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"They're just curious": Chinese aunties amazed by SA woman's voluptuous body, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Absent fathers, you're missing out": Present father treats toddler like a princess, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"You do this effortlessly": Private chef turns heads with meal for family in Camps Bay, SA impressed

People

a month ago

"Both cities are beautiful": Man proves why Johannesburg is a better city than Cape Town, SA divided

People

a month ago

"SAA is a decent airline": Multilingual flight attendant makes passengers feel at home, SA moved

People

a month ago

"We respect people's privacy": Mzansi's nonchalant reaction to celebrities stuns a Nigerian woman

People

a month ago

A Nigerian woman was shocked to see South Africans passing a celebrity without stopping and asking to take pictures with her when she went to a local mall.

"They're destroying our cultures": KZN men defend tradition against wife's surname ruling, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A viral video of KZN men debating a court ruling allowing men to take their wives' surnames sparked backlash, with many claiming it mocked African culture.

"Love her energy": Mzansi falls for Cape Town woman’s charm after R250k shopping spree

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Cape Town woman's extravagant shopping haul of designer labels, including Louis Vuitton, Dior and Chanel, left social media users in awe of her lifestyle.

"He's so intelligent": Zuluboy shares heartfelt child safety tips, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Zuluboy, a four-year-old, went viral for his important child safety tips for kids and parents, impressing many viewers with his wisdom and charm.

"I want to live there": Solo explorer films creepy ghost town experience in Kolmanskuppe, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A fascinating video of a man exploring Kolmanskuppe, a ghost town in Namibia, captivated many viewers who expressed interest in residing in the deserted town.

"Love your spirit": Organic farmer produces own peanut butter and chilli sauce brand, SA impressed

Women Empowerment

a month ago

A young organic farmer from KZN, Sinethemba Zwane, made waves with her homemade peanut butter and newly launched chilli sauce, inspiring many viewers.

"You're treated well": Woman shares things her boyfriend does that some men don't do, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young woman’s viral TikTok video listing the thoughtful gestures her boyfriend does captured the hearts of social media users, sparking love and admiration.

"We bring life to every home": Limpopo gent advises men to get Xhosa wives, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Limpopo man went on social media and advised others to get themselves Xhosa wives, sparking an online debate about the tribe's women and other tribes.

"We love you": SA amused by Cameroonian man's humorous reaction to Springboks' beating All Blacks

People

a month ago

A Cameroonian comic sports commentator hilariously teased South Africans about the Springboks’ victory, jokingly wishing they would start losing.

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