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

1414 articles published since 08 Aug 2024

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"Share his pictures": SA reacts to woman's claims of Nigerian husband's ritual sacrifices

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

"The law is unfair": Lawyer explains how wives can be liable for their husbands' kids, SA stunned

People

7 days ago

"May this inspire others": Domestic worker with viral business gives back to community, SA moved

Women Empowerment

7 days ago

"I have big dreams": Domestic worker turns passion into business with viral rusk recipe

Women Empowerment

7 days ago

"Take it back, sisi": Woman finds strange thing in her sausage, SA disgusted

People

7 days ago

"If I could give to my kid, I would": SA reacts to luxury cars at Stellenbosch University

People

8 days ago

"Don't go to America": Ford dealership bosses share amagwinya and polony for lunch, SA amazed

Family and Relationships

8 days ago

A TikTok video of two local Ford car dealership bosses dividing a traditional South African meal at work melted the hearts of many online viewers.

"Don't take it to heart": Hectic preps for umcimbi, no one shows up, SA astonished

People

8 days ago

A woman prepared a massive traditional feast with umqombothi and slaughtered meat, only for guests to allegedly not show up, sparking curiosity online.

"Very smart young man": Student starts successful catering business at res, SA impressed

People

8 days ago

A student's video of his impressive chip-selling business at the university residence gained praise from social media users who admire his hustle and determination.

“Try This in Summer”: Woman tests expiry of Woolies fruits and veggies, sparking debate

People

8 days ago

A TikTok user tested the shelf life of Woolworths' fresh produce in a fun experiment, using both fruits and vegetables, sparking a debate on quality and freshness.

"Get a real job": Content creator breaks down over skipped ads, lashes out at followers, SA reacts

People

8 days ago

A content creator broke down in her car over skipped YouTube ads, igniting a viral debate on creator income, entitlement, and audience expectations.

"This is amazing work": Good Samaritan blesses hungry man sitting in rain, SA moved

People

9 days ago

A local humanitarian, Mr. Ali Boy, stopped his car in the rain to gift a homeless man R15,000, promised him a job, and inspired many social media users.

"The school of choice": Northwood School boys prepare war cry ahead of finals, SA divided

People

9 days ago

A video of Northwood School boys performing a passionate war cry before their rugby and hockey finale left many social media users drawing comparisons.

"That's a pure heart": Wedding vows interrupted by toddler's heartwarming selfie plea, SA amused

Family and Relationships

9 days ago

A TikTok video showed a little girl interrupting her parents' wedding vows to ask for a selfie, leaving the wedding hall entertained and in stitches.

"It's always the apps": South African becomes millionaire with R124M Powerball winnings, SA debates

People

9 days ago

A South African individual recently won the R124.6 million PowerBall jackpot in the August 5, 2025, draw. Ithuba shared that the winner played via the banking app.

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