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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"Get that money": Hairstylist honours client's wig treatment request from a hospital bed, SA amused

People

11 months ago

"Give him his Quantum": Farmer remixes gqom song and dance to market a fashion store, SA in stitches

People

11 months ago

"The practical way of teaching": Brilliant young learner teaches class mathematics, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Mom, please make a plan": Twins desperately plead with mom for a car, even a truck, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Hlomla's not playing": Young boy convinces mixed tribe classmates they're all Xhosa, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"At some point, we all got teary": Gogo's reaction to grandchild's new car has SA emotional

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"You've always been intelligent": Bonnie speaks about escaping dodgy employer in the UK, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

Bonnie, a local salary reviewer, shared a TikTok video detailing how she escaped a job in the UK after she realised that it was not what it promised.

"Let's stay home, guys": Twin learner breaks down her R90K matric dance spending, SA astonished

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A matriculant's video detailing her extravagant matric dance budget, which included a R40,000 dress, a R40,000 car, and a R10,000 photoshoot, left viewers stunned.

"This is so cool": Learner driver installs LED information display for extra safety, SA impressed

People

11 months ago

A learner driver's innovative LED display, politely asking for patience on the road, went viral, impressing thousands and sparking interest in car safety hacks.

"Give gogo her flowers": Granddaughter asks gogo for advice on a boyfriend who dumped her, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A granddaughter asked her gogo for advice about her ex-boyfriend, who dumped her and was trying to get back together, sparking a hilarious conversation.

"You're doing so well": Man flaunts new house after being shamed for gogo's groceries, SA inspired

People

11 months ago

A hairstylist, once mocked for posting the groceries he bought for his granny, showed off his newly built home, inspiring many with his dedication.

"There's no way that's AI": Man hilariously demands ChatGPT to count to a million, SA amused

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A hilarious video of a man arguing with ChatGPT, demanding it count to a million, went viral on social media, sparking a conversation about artificial intelligence.

"ZB the Black American": Zuluboy strikes again with a hilarious bedtime story, SA entertained

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A four-year-old boy’s hilarious bedtime story captivated social media users on Facebook, with many laughing at his rolling tongue and funny antics.

"This Bieber is standing on business": Just Bieber lookalike speaks Xhosa, SA entertained

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town musician who resembles Justin Bieber wowed viewers on social media by speaking Xhosa, igniting a conversation on cultural unity and language learning.

"You're doing amazing": Paramedic's cosy home and healthy lifestyle impress Mzansi

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A mom and paramedic shared her after-shift routine, returning from a night duty, sparking a discussion about self-care and balancing work with family life.

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