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

1416 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

Author's articles

"Only in America": Man's furious outburst over wife's compliment sparks online debate

"Only in America": Man's furious outburst over wife's compliment sparks online debate

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Ma2000 will be present dads": Father carries baby on his back while hanging with guys, SA impressed

"Ma2000 will be present dads": Father carries baby on his back while hanging with guys, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"This gives me hope": Woman shows Thembisa clinic after removal of foreign nationals, SA impressed

"This gives me hope": Woman shows Thembisa clinic after removal of foreign nationals, SA impressed

People

a month ago

"Unity is not beer and boerewors": Pieter Kriel calls out fake rugby unity, SA impressed

"Unity is not beer and boerewors": Pieter Kriel calls out fake rugby unity, SA impressed

People

a month ago

"Should we call him a pilot?": Taxi driver's wild rules go viral in Mzansi

"Should we call him a pilot?": Taxi driver's wild rules go viral in Mzansi

People

a month ago

"The struggle is real": Mom holds family meeting about food consumption during holidays, SA relates

"The struggle is real": Mom holds family meeting about food consumption during holidays, SA relates

Family and Relationships

a month ago

After 23 years of love, the couple officially ties the knot in a dream dress from Temu

After 23 years of love, the couple officially ties the knot in a dream dress from Temu

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African woman shared her positive experience of buying a beautiful wedding dress from Temu for her Home Affairs ceremony at an incredible price.

"Suddenly have a headache from spinning": Woman's home renovations leave Mzansi feeling dizzy

"Suddenly have a headache from spinning": Woman's home renovations leave Mzansi feeling dizzy

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A local woman shared a video of her renovating her maternal grandparents' house, showcasing impressive progress that inspired many social media users.

"That moonwalk was smooth": Dancing petrol attendant leaves customer beaming with joy, SA wowed

"That moonwalk was smooth": Dancing petrol attendant leaves customer beaming with joy, SA wowed

People

a month ago

A petrol attendant's entertaining dance routine while serving a customer gained widespread attention, showcasing his fun approach to customer service.

"Sisterhood is proud": Wife walks in on husband tying the knot with another woman, SA astonished

"Sisterhood is proud": Wife walks in on husband tying the knot with another woman, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A furious wife stormed into a church carrying marriage papers to halt her husband's secret wedding, a dramatic event that sparked outrage and disappointment online.

"You deserve all the good things": Boyfriend surprises 23-year-old with first car, SA moved

"You deserve all the good things": Boyfriend surprises 23-year-old with first car, SA moved

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A partner's generous car surprise, captured online, charmed internet users with its touching display of affection and joy. The receiver was in tears seeing her car.

"We're so proud of you": Cape Town man celebrates 5 years of sobriety, SA moved

"We're so proud of you": Cape Town man celebrates 5 years of sobriety, SA moved

People

a month ago

A Cape Town man detailed his nine-year battle with substance dependency and five years of sobriety in a series of videos, inspiring many users online.

"She's proud of you": Daughter gifts mom borehole installation for birthday, SA impressed

"She's proud of you": Daughter gifts mom borehole installation for birthday, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A daughter's thoughtful gift of a borehole installation brought her mother joy and inspired many social media users who showered her with praise.

"It looks like a human": Snake's bloated belly sparks curiosity about its last meal, SA intrigued

"It looks like a human": Snake's bloated belly sparks curiosity about its last meal, SA intrigued

People

a month ago

A large snake with a bloated belly and wide-open mouth sparked online speculation about its massive meal and fears about its size, leaving many shocked.

"Boys take note": KZN girl's amazing journey from snake fear to fearless handler moves SA

"Boys take note": KZN girl's amazing journey from snake fear to fearless handler moves SA

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Nonopha, a 10-year-old from KZN, transformed from fearing snakes to confidently handling them and studying their behaviour in a compelling Facebook video.

Bongiwe Mati