Best News & Entertainment '24

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

3258 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"So iconic": Grade 12 learner makes unique matric dance statement in Xhosa traditional regalia

"So iconic": Grade 12 learner makes unique matric dance statement in Xhosa traditional regalia

People

15 days ago

"I don't regret buying them": Content creator answers questions about PEP ceramic cookware, SA wowed

"I don't regret buying them": Content creator answers questions about PEP ceramic cookware, SA wowed

People

15 days ago

"Sisi, you're opening up old wounds": Courier guy Mfundo remembered on death anniversary, SA moved

"Sisi, you're opening up old wounds": Courier guy Mfundo remembered on death anniversary, SA moved

People

15 days ago

"Could only be in Cape Town": Mzansi stunned by narrow two-story township house

"Could only be in Cape Town": Mzansi stunned by narrow two-story township house

People

16 days ago

"Bring back Salt & Vinegar Lay's": Coolstorybru breaks down SA’s most-missed discontinued snacks

"Bring back Salt & Vinegar Lay's": Coolstorybru breaks down SA’s most-missed discontinued snacks

People

17 days ago

"Welcome to the land of peace": Africa's tallest man receives a warm welcome in Lesotho, SA moved

"Welcome to the land of peace": Africa's tallest man receives a warm welcome in Lesotho, SA moved

People

17 days ago

"What a beautiful wedding": Couple celebrates getting married at Home Affairs on an R10k budget

"What a beautiful wedding": Couple celebrates getting married at Home Affairs on an R10k budget

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

A South African couple planned a R10,000 Home Affairs wedding, outfits included. Their debt-free choice resonated with viewers who wished they had spent less.

"May your pockets never run dry": Woman steps up to offer free driving lessons for under-21s

"May your pockets never run dry": Woman steps up to offer free driving lessons for under-21s

People

17 days ago

Cape Town TikToker Thabie offers free driving lessons to under-21s, using her own car and fuel to empower young South Africans and earn praise across Mzansi.

Shopper’s rainy-day kind deed for Checkers Sixty60 drive goes viral

Shopper’s rainy-day kind deed for Checkers Sixty60 drive goes viral

People

17 days ago

A South African resident warmed a drenched Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver with hot chocolate and biscuits, prompting widespread praise for a thoughtful act.

New FNB perk gives Woolworths shoppers something to smile about

New FNB perk gives Woolworths shoppers something to smile about

People

18 days ago

FNB Private and RMB Private Bank clients can earn up to R1,000 monthly in Woolworths eBucks rewards, redeemable at checkout via the FNB App or virtual card.

October calendar sorted: Major concerts and festivals happening across South Africa

October calendar sorted: Major concerts and festivals happening across South Africa

People

18 days ago

South Africa’s October 2026 event line-up spans Rocking the Daisies, Macufe, the Stellenbosch Pinotage Festival, Ne-Yo concerts and Jozi’s food expo in spring.

"You came and conquered": Wicknell Chivayo's best friend breaks his silence after his death

"You came and conquered": Wicknell Chivayo's best friend breaks his silence after his death

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Tazvi Mhaka pays tribute to Sir Wicknell Chivayo, calling him an “African Giant” who changed lives, as Zimbabweans online share divided reactions to his legacy.

"You're a good man": Keegan Gordon gifts street artist R10k and game drive trip, SA moved

"You're a good man": Keegan Gordon gifts street artist R10k and game drive trip, SA moved

People

18 days ago

BigMan KG surprised street artist Hendrix with R10,000, then took him to a Limpopo game drive and ancient Northern Sotho rock art sites in the Waterberg region.

"Just spreading joy": Karoo community celebrates much-needed rain with traditional Nama Riel dance

"Just spreading joy": Karoo community celebrates much-needed rain with traditional Nama Riel dance

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

A Karoo community celebrated rain with the Nama Riel, as the Williston Stoftrappers’ video captured joyful dancing in gumboots, puddles and vibrant tradition.

"This one takes the cake": Cape Town pharas filmed carrying a traffic light, SA astonished

"This one takes the cake": Cape Town pharas filmed carrying a traffic light, SA astonished

People

18 days ago

A viral video shows men hauling off a stolen traffic light from a BP petrol station in Wynberg, Cape Town, as viewers blame scrapyards for infrastructure theft.

Bongiwe Mati