Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours, 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

2923 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Your house is bullying others": KZN Project manager shows off his gorgeous township home, SA wowed

People

11 months ago

"Importance of marrying a kind man": Mkhulu's loving gesture of feeding gogo her meal goes viral

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"He has the Zulu men's pride": Woman swoons over Mkhwanazi's confident walk, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

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

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

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

People

11 months ago

A young private chef wowed social media with a video of her preparing a delicious feast for a granny in Camps Bay, Cape Town, who was hosting a party.

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

People

11 months ago

A humorous video of a man arguing why Johannesburg is better than Cape Town has sparked a lively debate, highlighting the negatives in both cities.

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

People

11 months ago

A clip of an SAA cabin crew member greeting passengers in six South African languages went viral, showcasing his infectious energy and exceptional customer service.

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

People

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months 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

11 months ago

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

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