Bongiwe Mati

Education: BA Honours (History) Feb 2021 - Dec 2021, 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 (Aug 2024)

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

1432 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"May this union last forever": SA reacts to toddler assisting dad propose to his woman

Family and Relationships

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"This is not lawful": Payslip with low weekly wages of R1.4K sparks online debate

People

6 hours ago

"The man is calm": Nigerian sister wives compete for husband's attention on his birthday, SA stunned

Family and Relationships

9 hours ago

"You did well, bro": Man overcomes R40,000 debt to finally get UJ degree, inspires SA

People

12 hours ago

"You've always been that girl": Serial entrepreneur showcases 3 of her 7 businesses, SA inspired

People

16 hours ago

"We don't like it either, we're pretending": Zuluboy's dislike for broccoli leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

18 hours ago

"The country was being sold here": Man gives tour of the alleged Gupta mansion, SA reacts

People

a day ago

A local man shared a video of an abandoned mansion believed to belong to the Guptas in Saxonwold, sparking a debate about its unfinished state and its future.

"Your grant is waiting for you": American man explains why he misses SA car washes, SA amused

People

a day ago

An American man's video about why he missed South African car washes went viral, sparking a conversation about the country's unique service culture.

"This can never be in Africa": Nail technician delivers service to corpse at mortuary, SA astonished

People

a day ago

A nail technician's video showing her doing a deceased woman's last manicure nails went viral on TikTok, sparking a conversation about her unique career.

"Frame it, and sell it in dollars": KZN man's traditional carpets spark interest online

People

a day ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man's traditional carpet business gained massive popularity, with many praising his craftsmanship and offering to wait months for an order.

"It's Uber Eats for a week": Students hyped over R5k NSFAS allowance, SA debates

People

a day ago

A viral TikTok video showed university students celebrating their R5200 NSFAS allowance, sparking a heated debate about student life and finances.

"Covid robbed me of this experience": Phelophepa train has SA wishing to visit the moving hospital

People

a day ago

A doctor shared a vlog about her inspiring experience on the Phelophepa healthcare train, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the mobile healthcare initiative.

"Catering for the rich": Woolworths Tygervalley flagship store gives absolute luxury

People

2 days ago

A woman shared her amazing experience at the Woolworths Tygervalley relaunch, showcasing its stunning new design, unique features, and exciting updates.

"Valuable information": Woman shares job portals recruiters use to advertise, SA shows gratitude

People

2 days ago

A recruiter shared the top job portals used by companies to advertise vacancies and advises job seekers to check company websites for more opportunities.

"Be a Mzansi nomad": American couple regrets Cape Town move after visiting Durban, SA divided

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

An American couple who relocated to Cape Town shared a video considering moving to Durban after experiencing the city's lively culture, food, and friendly people.

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