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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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SA’s wealthiest woman Magda Wierzycka is set to return after extended UK tax residency

SA’s wealthiest woman Magda Wierzycka is set to return after extended UK tax residency

People

10 months ago

"What a violation of the POPI Act": SA outraged by CVs thrown in bin bags

"What a violation of the POPI Act": SA outraged by CVs thrown in bin bags

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Thanks for this": Woman showcases luxury villa hopping in Bali for 9 days for R20K, SA grateful

"Thanks for this": Woman showcases luxury villa hopping in Bali for 9 days for R20K, SA grateful

People

10 months ago

"Confidence 100%": Bribed with R10 to speak English, kid delivers an unexpected speech, SA amused

"Confidence 100%": Bribed with R10 to speak English, kid delivers an unexpected speech, SA amused

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Absolutely amazing": Stokvel grocery haul with 3 members impresses Mzansi

"Absolutely amazing": Stokvel grocery haul with 3 members impresses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"I love you forever": Witness D's wife's heartbreaking tribute to late husband moves SA

"I love you forever": Witness D's wife's heartbreaking tribute to late husband moves SA

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"He knows he's handsome": Friends drool over handsome flight attendant during manual demonstrations

"He knows he's handsome": Friends drool over handsome flight attendant during manual demonstrations

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok video of two friends filming a handsome, professional Airlink flight attendant performing a safety demonstration charmed thousands of viewers online.

"Our pilots are the best": SA praises FlySafair pilot after a terrifying storm turbulence

"Our pilots are the best": SA praises FlySafair pilot after a terrifying storm turbulence

People

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a FlySafair flight from Durban to Joburg battling a severe Gauteng storm, with passengers screaming in fear before landing safely.

"She loves you": Student returns to emotional surprise of new bedroom built by aunt, SA moved

"She loves you": Student returns to emotional surprise of new bedroom built by aunt, SA moved

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video showed a university student weeping after his aunt surprised him with a newly built and furnished bedroom, rewarding his academic dedication.

"The waiters are even laughing": Man's public proposal at Spur goes wrong, SA divided

"The waiters are even laughing": Man's public proposal at Spur goes wrong, SA divided

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A woman's dramatic public rejection of her boyfriend's marriage proposal at a Spur restaurant, where she laughed and walked away, went viral on TikTok.

"Best decision you ever made": Woman shows off snatched physique after weight loss, goes viral

"Best decision you ever made": Woman shows off snatched physique after weight loss, goes viral

People

10 months ago

A woman's viral TikTok video showed her dramatic body transformation over six months, inspiring viewers to make weight loss their New Year's resolution.

"What a beautiful creature": Black mamba lifts a third of its body from the ground, SA impressed

"What a beautiful creature": Black mamba lifts a third of its body from the ground, SA impressed

People

10 months ago

A viral Facebook video showed a Black Mamba climbing onto a table, debunking the myth that the venomous snake can stand up to meet a human eye-to-eye.

"Great description": Afrikaans woman explaining her reaction upon seeing Cape cobra has SA amused

"Great description": Afrikaans woman explaining her reaction upon seeing Cape cobra has SA amused

People

10 months ago

A humorous TikTok video of a woman admitting she soiled her pants after unexpectedly seeing a Cape Cobra on a farm path went viral, entertaining many viewers.

"Got approved to be a seller": Man lists downsides of starting a side hustle on Takealot, SA reacts

"Got approved to be a seller": Man lists downsides of starting a side hustle on Takealot, SA reacts

People

10 months ago

A viral TikTok video warned that selling on the local e-commerce platform is no longer profitable due to high fees, commissions, and competition from the platform.

"Food for a king": Siya Kolisi shares his favourite part of eating smiley, SA stunned

"Food for a king": Siya Kolisi shares his favourite part of eating smiley, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A TikTok video of Springbok Captain Siya Kolisi eating a smiley (sheep's head) went viral, celebrating his authenticity and love for Mzansi culture.

Bongiwe Mati