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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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"How did they know it was there?": Snake catcher removes Cape cobra from inside a couch, SA stunned

"How did they know it was there?": Snake catcher removes Cape cobra from inside a couch, SA stunned

People

10 months ago

"One nation": Man claims Afrikaner dancing video proves South Africans love each other, SA moved

"One nation": Man claims Afrikaner dancing video proves South Africans love each other, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Do you know Cat Matlala?": 21-year-old flaunts his fleet of supercars, SA reacts

"Do you know Cat Matlala?": 21-year-old flaunts his fleet of supercars, SA reacts

People

10 months ago

"He's recovering": Bondi Beach hero's family gives health update while he's in hospital, SA reacts

"He's recovering": Bondi Beach hero's family gives health update while he's in hospital, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"What a hero": Australian beachgoer tackles armed terrorist, saves lives, SA moved

"What a hero": Australian beachgoer tackles armed terrorist, saves lives, SA moved

People

10 months ago

"He's done what we can't": Limpopo tycoon donates food to 3000 elders this festive season, SA reacts

"He's done what we can't": Limpopo tycoon donates food to 3000 elders this festive season, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"You made a Sandton room from a shack": Woman turns 2-room shack into luxury haven, SA impressed

"You made a Sandton room from a shack": Woman turns 2-room shack into luxury haven, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok user transformed her family's two-room storage shack into a luxury haven, featuring ceramic tiles, a built-in closet, and more, wowing many viewers.

"That's a real man": Wife upset that husband refuses to stop giving his mom money, SA reacts

"That's a real man": Wife upset that husband refuses to stop giving his mom money, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok post detailing a new wife's shock at her mother-in-law calling her too forward after she asked her husband to stop giving his mom R2,500 monthly went viral.

"Standing on business": Woman scolds ancestors for lack of provision during grave visit, SA amused

"Standing on business": Woman scolds ancestors for lack of provision during grave visit, SA amused

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman's viral TikTok plea calls out her ancestors for being quiet and demanding rituals without providing money, and social media users relate to her content.

"Feels weird": Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome's extravagant birthday eve celebration, SA divided

"Feels weird": Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome's extravagant birthday eve celebration, SA divided

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok video of Pastor Chris arriving at his birthday eve celebration in a carriage, wearing a king's crown and robe, sparked a fierce debate on idolisation.

"They'll get used to it": Influencer fights back against kasi fashion mockery, SA reacts

"They'll get used to it": Influencer fights back against kasi fashion mockery, SA reacts

People

10 months ago

A TikTok fashion influencer sought advice on dealing with criticism after showcasing her elegant style ekasi, and viewers urged her to ignore the noise.

"It's really not bad": Woman's high hopes for Shein bodycon dress crushed, SA reacts

"It's really not bad": Woman's high hopes for Shein bodycon dress crushed, SA reacts

People

10 months ago

A woman shared a Facebook video of a ‘What I Ordered vs. What I Got’ Shein dress, joking about her disappointment, but users flooded her post with compliments.

"Thanks for confirming": Woman shares details on paying R1k for a 7-night Thailand stay, SA wowed

"Thanks for confirming": Woman shares details on paying R1k for a 7-night Thailand stay, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video detailing that she paid R1,000 for a seven-day Thailand stay, including transfers and credits, thanks to Daddy's Deal discount.

"He's destroying us": Proposed US visa rules face criticism on social media

"He's destroying us": Proposed US visa rules face criticism on social media

People

10 months ago

A TikTok clip detailing a proposed Trump administration law requiring travellers from 42 countries to submit five years of social media for US entry went viral.

"Absolutely stunning": Eastern Cape beachfront transformed into Xmas wonderland, SA wowed

"Absolutely stunning": Eastern Cape beachfront transformed into Xmas wonderland, SA wowed

People

10 months ago

A Facebook video showing the East London beachfront transformed by brilliant Christmas lights prompted praise from users for keeping the festive spirit alive.

Bongiwe Mati