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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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"What a way to end 2025": Lucky lotto player welcomes 2026 R65 million richer, SA reacts

"What a way to end 2025": Lucky lotto player welcomes 2026 R65 million richer, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

"What a glorious country": Uber Eats driver can't resist groove while on duty, SA entertained

"What a glorious country": Uber Eats driver can't resist groove while on duty, SA entertained

People

9 months ago

"That's a calling": Brilliant SA teacher delivers a lesson to Chinese learners, SA impressed

"That's a calling": Brilliant SA teacher delivers a lesson to Chinese learners, SA impressed

People

9 months ago

"This is our queen": Man hunts for gorgeous Bafana Bafana supporter, SA reacts

"This is our queen": Man hunts for gorgeous Bafana Bafana supporter, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

"Sincere condolences": Man bitten by Cape Cobra while napping under a tree passes away, SA grieves

"Sincere condolences": Man bitten by Cape Cobra while napping under a tree passes away, SA grieves

People

9 months ago

"Thought you were in Europe": Joburger baffled by 8 PM sunshine during Cape Town visit, SA reacts

"Thought you were in Europe": Joburger baffled by 8 PM sunshine during Cape Town visit, SA reacts

People

9 months ago

"Praying for you": Mom quits her job with no backup plan to protect her mental health, SA relates

"Praying for you": Mom quits her job with no backup plan to protect her mental health, SA relates

People

9 months ago

A mother shared a video explaining that she quit her job after a stroke to ensure she stays healthy for her young children, and social media users praised her.

"What a moment": Daughter breaks down as father surprises her after 13 years in prison, SA moved

"What a moment": Daughter breaks down as father surprises her after 13 years in prison, SA moved

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A father shared a TikTok video of the emotional moment he reunited with his daughter after being in prison for nearly 14 years, touching many social media users.

"Learning patience from you": Wife's first visit to Malawi husband's home after 14 years of marriage

"Learning patience from you": Wife's first visit to Malawi husband's home after 14 years of marriage

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A wife shared a viral TikTok video of her family's first trip to Malawi to meet her husband's family after 14 years, shocking many social media users.

"Turning lemons into lemonade": Young boys play in heavy KwaZulu-Natal rain, SA impressed

"Turning lemons into lemonade": Young boys play in heavy KwaZulu-Natal rain, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Facebook video showing three young boys in Southbroom, KZN, using surfboards to slide through their flooded yard during a storm left viewers impressed.

"You're an inspiration, bro": Firstborn breadwinner spoils family over festive, SA moved

"You're an inspiration, bro": Firstborn breadwinner spoils family over festive, SA moved

People

10 months ago

A content creator shared an emotional TikTok video showing his homecoming and the progress of the house he is building for his family, touching viewers' hearts.

"This is eye-opening": Man’s guide to optimise leave in 2026 sparks debate

"This is eye-opening": Man’s guide to optimise leave in 2026 sparks debate

People

10 months ago

A creator shared a TikTok guide using 16 leave days to get 48 days off in 2026, and the colour-coded calendar is helping workers plan their best life

"Must be the ANC's bucket list": Massive KFC bucket on trailer has Mzansi cracking jokes

"Must be the ANC's bucket list": Massive KFC bucket on trailer has Mzansi cracking jokes

People

10 months ago

A viral Facebook post shared by Barney Simon showed a car towing a giant KFC bucket on the freeway, leading to hilarious jokes from social media users.

"That's worth a lot": Daughter sparks nostalgia after showing off mom's old banknotes, SA wowed

"That's worth a lot": Daughter sparks nostalgia after showing off mom's old banknotes, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok video of a young lady showing off her mother's stash of old South African banknotes sparked a massive online debate about the currency's worth.

"This is a sustainable approach": SA jumps in to assist malume after viral ice cream eating video

"This is a sustainable approach": SA jumps in to assist malume after viral ice cream eating video

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A viral clip of Anga sparked support from the Black Child Rights Organisation, highlighting Ubuntu as they assist him in overcoming substance abuse and unemployment.

Bongiwe Mati