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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

3291 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Private schools are for networking": Woman slams private schools over 6-figure fees, SA divided

"Private schools are for networking": Woman slams private schools over 6-figure fees, SA divided

People

9 months ago

"Financial discipline is the spirit": SA stunned by how a teacher allegedly spends R24K salary

"Financial discipline is the spirit": SA stunned by how a teacher allegedly spends R24K salary

People

9 months ago

"Pray for miracle rain": Video of Mossel Bay fire closing in on homes startles Mzansi

"Pray for miracle rain": Video of Mossel Bay fire closing in on homes startles Mzansi

People

9 months ago

"You made my day": Man claps back at viral guy who asked Trump to save SA, Mzansi entertained

"You made my day": Man claps back at viral guy who asked Trump to save SA, Mzansi entertained

People

9 months ago

"Cyan was found shaking": Petrol attendant kills the Cyan Boujee challenge, SA entertained

"Cyan was found shaking": Petrol attendant kills the Cyan Boujee challenge, SA entertained

People

9 months ago

"The Mr Price ones are soft too": SA stunned by the difference between Woolies and Mr Price pyjamas

"The Mr Price ones are soft too": SA stunned by the difference between Woolies and Mr Price pyjamas

People

9 months ago

"How did you get there?": Inmate calls for accountability over prison food, but SA remains unmoved

"How did you get there?": Inmate calls for accountability over prison food, but SA remains unmoved

People

9 months ago

A content creator shared a video of a prisoner complaining about the food they eat in prison, showing one egg, pap, and a spoonful of cabbage, sparking a debate.

"He must be made president": KZN beachgoers roar at Mkhwananzi's surprise entrance, SA moved

"He must be made president": KZN beachgoers roar at Mkhwananzi's surprise entrance, SA moved

People

9 months ago

A Facebook video of General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and the KZN premier walking on the beach to the croads of beachgoers singing his name moved many social media users.

"Just paid R1K for bith my kids": Mom bags R484 stationery in back-to-school video, SA divided

"Just paid R1K for bith my kids": Mom bags R484 stationery in back-to-school video, SA divided

People

9 months ago

A local woman compares stationery prices in Pretoria for back-to-school supplies, uncovering deals and sparking discussions on affordability and value for money.

"Everything is on point": SA fascinated by Cape Town woman's modern shack

"Everything is on point": SA fascinated by Cape Town woman's modern shack

People

9 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video showing the gorgeous modern interior of her Cape Town shack, and it gained nearly 1K comments from impressed viewers.

"I must camp here and learn": Savvy man plans to double his R50k stokvel savings in 2026, SA wowed

"I must camp here and learn": Savvy man plans to double his R50k stokvel savings in 2026, SA wowed

People

9 months ago

A content creator shared a TikTok video of how he saved R50,000 in a stokvel and is now aiming for R100K in 2026, and many social media users promised to join him.

"His questions make sense": Zuluboy has Mzansi in stitches after refusing to do an OOTD video

"His questions make sense": Zuluboy has Mzansi in stitches after refusing to do an OOTD video

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Zuluboy's mom shared a Facebook reel of him refusing to film an outfit of the day video, and instead asking her to tell "amaparents" where the clothes were bought.

"English needed for interviews": Bonga back in the spotlight with video of his mack game, SA amused

"English needed for interviews": Bonga back in the spotlight with video of his mack game, SA amused

People

9 months ago

A content creator shared a viral video of Bonga, calling a shopper a princess and joking about not being a flesh eater, leaving social media users in stitches.

"Rescue team are heroes": 4 Men clinging to speedboat on edge of Grootdraai dam spillway, SA stunned

"Rescue team are heroes": 4 Men clinging to speedboat on edge of Grootdraai dam spillway, SA stunned

People

9 months ago

A local publication shared a post on their Facebook account about the NSRI saving four men whose boat was teetering on the edge of the Grootdraai Dam spillway.

"Proudly South African": 3 Gents get down to Brenda Fassie's song, SA entertained

"Proudly South African": 3 Gents get down to Brenda Fassie's song, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A Facebook account shared a video of three Afrikaans-speaking friends dancing to Brenda Fassie's Vul'indlela on a gravel road, impressing many social media users.

Bongiwe Mati