Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1231 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site, Witkruis Monument, SA divides

"So many crosses": Elon Musk reacts to clip of farmers' memorial site,...

People

a month ago

"Grannies deserve to live forever": Gogo helps teaching student with timekeeping for work, SA moved

"Grannies deserve to live forever": Gogo helps teaching student with timekeeping...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"You're making me proud": American man fascinated by the Gateway Mall in Durban, SA moved

"You're making me proud": American man fascinated by the Gateway Mall in Durban,...

People

a month ago

"Did you travel to 2085?": Funny woman delivers history lesson on the Great Tsek of 2025, SA amused

"Did you travel to 2085?": Funny woman delivers history lesson on the Great Tsek...

People

a month ago

"Those kids are safe with her": Teacher recognises all her learners by voice, SA impressed

"Those kids are safe with her": Teacher recognises all her learners by voice, SA...

People

a month ago

"I need your calmness": Girlfriend stays calm as boyfriend hugs another woman behind her, SA stunned

"I need your calmness": Girlfriend stays calm as boyfriend hugs another woman...

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Tables have turned": US man gives Afrikaners reality check on life in America, SA astonished

"Tables have turned": US man gives Afrikaners reality check on life in America, SA astonished

People

a month ago

An American man warned Afrikaners about life in the US, saying it's not the dream they think, and that they'll work harder for less. TikTok had thoughts.

"Such a humble lady": Emotional birthday surprise for cashier at Boxer leaves SA touched

"Such a humble lady": Emotional birthday surprise for cashier at Boxer leaves SA touched

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A daughter sent a content creator whose content is surprising people to wish her mom a happy birthday. She also wrote a heartfelt message for her.

"We won't judge": 29-year-old mom of 5 embraces single parenting after her husband leaves, SA moved

"We won't judge": 29-year-old mom of 5 embraces single parenting after her husband leaves, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A mother of five children shared a video of a viral song that admits to life mistakes, and Mzansi felt she was referring to her husband, who left her.

"They look alike": Siya Kolisi's sister and Rachel's heartwarming Mother's Day vibe moves Mzansi

"They look alike": Siya Kolisi's sister and Rachel's heartwarming Mother's Day vibe moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a month ago

While out on a Mother's Day lunch outing, Siya Kolisi's little sister Liphelo pulled Rachel's leg by offering her fast food, knowing she was eating clean.

"Baby fever get away": Domestic workers keep baby safe in washing basket while working, SA amused

"Baby fever get away": Domestic workers keep baby safe in washing basket while working, SA amused

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A baby relaxed in a cushioned washing basket while two domestic workers did their chores, and Mzansi couldn't stop laughing at the clever and adorable setup.

"Just good vibes": Young woman and petrol attendants get into amapiano groove, SA impressed

"Just good vibes": Young woman and petrol attendants get into amapiano groove, SA impressed

People

a month ago

A spontaneous dance-off at a garage featuring a young woman and four Engen garage petrol attendants had SA smiling and vibing with joy after watching their video.

"People think building is cheap": R1.5 million home construction sparks an online debate

"People think building is cheap": R1.5 million home construction sparks an online debate

People

a month ago

A gorgeous five-bedroom house built for R1.5M had social media users divided. Many said they could get it done cheaper elsewhere, and others disagreed.

"The universe has bigger plans": Man's journey from Checkers worker to flight attendant inspires SA

"The universe has bigger plans": Man's journey from Checkers worker to flight attendant inspires SA

People

a month ago

A young man's video showing his glow-up from Checkers Sixty60 to flight attendant inspired Mzansi to chase dreams and never give up, no matter the hustle.

"People are low-key rich": Financial advisor breaks down monthly expenses of R64k salary, SA stunned

"People are low-key rich": Financial advisor breaks down monthly expenses of R64k salary, SA stunned

People

a month ago

A financial advisor shared a detailed breakdown of the monthly expenses of a local woman earning R64K. They included school fees worth R17K., shocking SA.

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