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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"We already know the script": R41million lotto winner shares plans for prize money, SA reacts

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11 months ago

"To be a South African is a flex": Truck driver stops to dance to Amapiano tune, proudly SA moment

People

11 months ago

"Her communication is top tier": Adorable toddler teaches mom a lesson on independence, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Wish them so much happiness": Granny's fairytale wedding goes viral online

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"This generation is disrespectful": Daveyton youngsters' Spring Day water fun leaves Mzansi fuming

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"He's not used to doing groceries": Man's pace during Shoprite's trolley dash has SA disappointed

People

11 months ago

“They’re Monitored”: Alabuga Apartment Tour of Women Allegedly in Russian Leads to Speculations

People

11 months ago

A content creator's live interview with a woman from the Alabuga training programme in Russia on TikTok sparked a huge debate, with many being sceptical.

"Your site is one of my dreams": Eastern Cape woman acquires land near the beach for R500, SA wowed

People

11 months ago

An Eastern Cape woman's viral vlog detailed her traditional process of acquiring prime, sea-facing land for just R500, sparking awe and congratulations online.

"I want half of what he has": Woman vents about spiteful separated husband after cutting her off

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

An emotional story from a woman on Kaya FM's 'The Blind Spot' left the host and an expert shocked after she revealed her husband's cruel actions.

"You made their day": Teacher confidently shows off outfit on gender switch day, SA in stitches

People

11 months ago

A teacher’s video of him participating in his school's gender switch day went viral, with many viewers sharing their love for his confidence and carefree character.

"Paradise does not exist": Best-ranked country to move to for work-life balance, SA debates

People

11 months ago

A report naming New Zealand the best country for work-life balance sparked a debate on social media, with many South Africans weighing in on migration and benefits.

"Men and their love for cars": Traffic cop pulls over women to admire GAC car worth 500K, SA moved

People

11 months ago

A traffic officer's genuine love for cars was captured in a viral video, where he pulled over a GAC car just to admire its engine, leaving viewers moved.

"Sending big hugs and prayers": SA woman cries, connecting flight leaves her in Turkey, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

A young student documented her emotional breakdown after her connecting flight left her behind in Turkey, sparking an outpouring of sympathy and support.

"This view is everything": Man showcases village compound with gorgeous modern homes, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

A video showcasing a stunning KZN rural compound with modern homes went viral online, with many social media users admiring its beauty and design.

"Wishing you a lifetime of happiness": Man's heartfelt proposal at Pedros sparks joy online

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A man's public proposal captured the hearts of viewers as he got down on one knee at a restaurant, surrounded by staff and patrons who sang and clapped for them.

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