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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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"Mzansi music to the world": Zulu men turn an American club into a Maskandi venue, SA entertained

"Mzansi music to the world": Zulu men turn an American club into a Maskandi venue, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Throw the Alfa Romeo in there": Man shares 5 least hijacked cars in South Africa, SA reacts

"Throw the Alfa Romeo in there": Man shares 5 least hijacked cars in South Africa, SA reacts

People

10 months ago

Stellenbosch University caps one of the youngest doctors to qualify in SA at December graduation

Stellenbosch University caps one of the youngest doctors to qualify in SA at December graduation

People

10 months ago

"Bring him home": Eric Filmalter's sister makes plea after his tragic fatal accident in US, SA moved

"Bring him home": Eric Filmalter's sister makes plea after his tragic fatal accident in US, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Spirit of a hustling woman": Content creator is praised for allegedly buying a lodge, SA celebrates

"Spirit of a hustling woman": Content creator is praised for allegedly buying a lodge, SA celebrates

People

10 months ago

"Our kitchen toys": Husband stunned by wife's R4500 Carrol Boyes bread bin request, SA in stitches

"Our kitchen toys": Husband stunned by wife's R4500 Carrol Boyes bread bin request, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Only in Mzansi": American couple surprised by not being rushed out of SA mall after closing

"Only in Mzansi": American couple surprised by not being rushed out of SA mall after closing

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

An American couple who moved to Joburg filmed their surprise after finding a closed mall with unhurried people two hours after closing, calling it “Only in Mzansi.”

"That's exploitation": Car guards expose employer's R150 daily demand for tips earned, SA outraged

"That's exploitation": Car guards expose employer's R150 daily demand for tips earned, SA outraged

People

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video exposed a company forcing car guards in Gqeberha to pay a daily R100-R150 fee to work, leaving them barely able to cover transport costs.

"Write a book": First man to walk around Earth gives update on 27-year journey ahead of homecoming

"Write a book": First man to walk around Earth gives update on 27-year journey ahead of homecoming

People

10 months ago

Karl Bushby is set to complete his 27-year "Goliath Expedition," the first unbroken walk around the world, after facing obstacles, including swimming across the sea.

"Need to go check this": Woman shares 46-piece stationery savings plug priced at R102, SA impressed

"Need to go check this": Woman shares 46-piece stationery savings plug priced at R102, SA impressed

People

10 months ago

A TikTok video of a woman sharing a 46-piece stationery value pack from Game for only R102, calling it an essential back-to-school money-saving hack, wowed viewers.

"Give me those time slots": DStv's Zulu dubbed Shrek movie has Mzansi entertained

"Give me those time slots": DStv's Zulu dubbed Shrek movie has Mzansi entertained

People

10 months ago

A viral TikTok clip of a DStv Zulu-translated Shrek scene thrilled many viewers who called it better than English and demanded more vernacular content.

"Get it right, mama": Kid gives funny accent lesson to correct mom's, SA entertained

"Get it right, mama": Kid gives funny accent lesson to correct mom's, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A hilarious TikTok video showed a mother asking her daughter if she wanted some chocolate, and she responded by correcting her English pronunciation of the treat.

"I would faint": Man accidentally lets a balloon with R5K fly during his party, SA reacts

"I would faint": Man accidentally lets a balloon with R5K fly during his party, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video shared by a mom showed R5K cash flying away in a balloon during her son’s homecoming surprise, leaving viewers stunned by her amused reaction.

"Uniting 3 nations": Interracial couple's traditional wedding moves Mzansi

"Uniting 3 nations": Interracial couple's traditional wedding moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A beautiful interracial couple shared TikTok videos of their traditional wedding, blending American and South African cultures, impressing many social media users.

"He knows how to gossip": Zuluboy spills tea on uncle's relationship, SA in stitches

"He knows how to gossip": Zuluboy spills tea on uncle's relationship, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A viral Facebook video of Zuluboy showed him gossiping about his uncle's relationship with his mom, sparking reactions from an amused online community.

Bongiwe Mati