Jim Mohlala

Education: Masters Candidate (Media and Communications), Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation (2025), Advanced Diploma in Journalism (2024), Diploma in Journalism (2020-2023)

Experience: Human Interest Writer at Briefly News (2026-present), Social justice reporter at Daily Maverick (2023-2024), Freelance Journalist at Sunday Times/TimesLIVE (2024-2025), Assistant to Office of FID Dean, CPUT (2025)

Awards: Deans Special Award (CPUT) - Excellent Editorial Leadership

Jim Mohlala is a Human Interest writer for Briefly News (joined in 2025). Mohlala holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Media Leadership and Innovation and an Advanced Diploma in Journalism from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. He started his career working at the Daily Maverick and has written for the Sunday Times/TimesLIVE. Jim has several years of experience covering social justice, crime and community stories. You can reach him at jim.mohlala@briefly.co.za

56 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react

“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react

People

an hour ago

"Why call it a kokorot?": Afrikaans words have Mzansi laughing as comic language lesson goes viral

"Why call it a kokorot?": Afrikaans words have Mzansi laughing as comic language lesson goes viral

People

3 hours ago

"In a township?": R2.5 million Soweto house leaves Mzansi stunned as post sparks debate

"In a township?": R2.5 million Soweto house leaves Mzansi stunned as post sparks debate

South Africa

19 hours ago

"He can't be trusted": Young woman’s post about absent father leaves readers emotional

"He can't be trusted": Young woman’s post about absent father leaves readers emotional

Family and Relationships

21 hours ago

"No one asked for it”: Mzansi cheers as $70M Melania Trump documentary is pulled from theatres

"No one asked for it”: Mzansi cheers as $70M Melania Trump documentary is pulled from theatres

South Africa

22 hours ago

“I disagree”: Mzansi reacts as Mom teaches daughter a lesson by making her walk to school

“I disagree”: Mzansi reacts as Mom teaches daughter a lesson by making her walk to school

Family and Relationships

a day ago

“Big ups to figherfighters”: Table Mountain fire forces evacuations as crews battle the blaze

“Big ups to figherfighters”: Table Mountain fire forces evacuations as crews battle the blaze

South Africa

a day ago

A wildfire broke out on Table Mountain, prompting evacuations and firefighting efforts as smoke spread across Cape Town. Authorities issued urgent safety warnings

Bridgerton African premier Sees Korean Influencer Turn Heads with Asian & Mzansi inspired outfit

Bridgerton African premier Sees Korean Influencer Turn Heads with Asian & Mzansi inspired outfit

People

a day ago

Fashion influencer Chunhee Kim turns heads with a bold Korean-African style blend at Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 4 AfroCouture Masquerade premiere in Cape Town

“Be grateful”: Mzansi react as worker's payslip reveals struggle despite qualifications & experience

“Be grateful”: Mzansi react as worker's payslip reveals struggle despite qualifications & experience

People

2 days ago

A South African man’s viral payslip has sparked debate after revealing low earnings despite qualifications, years of experience and ongoing studies

“That city is rotten”: Mzansi fuming after Bulgarian fugitive found living low-key life Cape Town

“That city is rotten”: Mzansi fuming after Bulgarian fugitive found living low-key life Cape Town

South Africa

2 days ago

A viral report by Cool Story Bru claims an international fugitive wanted by Interpol was living freely and working at a luxury gym in Constantia, Cape Town

“Master Never Disappoints”: Mzansi React as Cop is left speechless by petrol attendant’s Zep dance

“Master Never Disappoints”: Mzansi React as Cop is left speechless by petrol attendant’s Zep dance

People

2 days ago

A South African police officer was left bewildered after a petrol attendant performed a spicy Zep dance in his path, turning a routine stop into a viral moment

"I poured money into this country": American woman furious after Home Affairs denied visa extension

"I poured money into this country": American woman furious after Home Affairs denied visa extension

People

2 days ago

An American citizen living in Cape Town went viral after claiming Home Affairs unfairly rejected her visa extension, leaving her considering overstaying

“They used to play with humans”: Monkeys’ hilarious river crossing leaves Mzansi in stitches

“They used to play with humans”: Monkeys’ hilarious river crossing leaves Mzansi in stitches

South Africa

2 days ago

A Facebook video showing three monkeys crossing a shallow river in hilarious and unexpected ways left South Africans laughing and debating which one was the funniest

“We are proud”: Grade 11 learner saves police officer at Eastern Cape beach during holiday visit

“We are proud”: Grade 11 learner saves police officer at Eastern Cape beach during holiday visit

People

2 days ago

A Johannesburg learner used his first aid training to save a police officer with CPR during the December holidays at Kei Mouth beach in the Eastern Cape

"“Looks so peaceful": Village beachfront homes in the Eastern Cape leave Mzansi in awe

"“Looks so peaceful": Village beachfront homes in the Eastern Cape leave Mzansi in awe

South Africa

3 days ago

An image of beachfront village homes in the Eastern Cape left South Africans amazed, sparking pride, curiosity and conversation about rural coastal living

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