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

Author's articles

"You chose well, sisi": Man helps his fiancée escape makoti duties at in-laws, SA impressed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Excellence at its best": Woman in vat en sit relationship shows off her gorgeous shack, SA wowed

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"You're not alone": New driver scared to change lanes, ends up in another city, SA reacts

People

11 months ago

"We love healthy marriages": Couple share their unspoken rules for a happy marriage, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Are you available for event bookings?": Woman in Spiderman outfit has Mzansi in stitches

People

11 months ago

"Start a small business": Woman with 6 qualifications complains about unemployment, SA moved

People

11 months ago

"They lied to Africans": Alleged satellite video of Russian factory Alabuga resurfaces, SA stunned

People

11 months ago

A young man made shocking allegations that Russia recruited Africans to build drones for the war in Ukraine, disguising it as a work-study programme.

"Your parents must be proud": Doctor performs happy dance after successful surgery, SA moved

People

11 months ago

A doctor’s joyful dance after a successful surgery went viral, with many social media users falling in love with his fun-loving personality and contagious energy.

"Some of us have done worse": Woman waits 8 hours outside boyfriend, suspecting cheating, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A woman's dramatic story of waiting for her boyfriend to eventually leave his estate after lying about not being home sparked a massive online debate.

"You made a good choice": Makoti gushes about the Kenyan delegation at her gate, SA moved

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A South African woman’s heartwarming video showed a Kenyan delegation arriving at her home to begin a beautiful journey of cultural union, touching many viewers.

"We love everybody": American man living in Jozi prefers SA's petty crime over life in US, SA moved

People

11 months ago

A US man living in Johannesburg shared his honest perspective on social media feuds, saying he preferred life in SA despite challenges like having his phone stolen.

"This one's name is Javas": Young farmer's viral Magumba dance captivates Mzansi

People

11 months ago

A young man showcased his unique dance skills on a farm, fusing two popular dance challenges and captivating viewers with his effortless moves and joyful energy.