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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

131 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

Education

3 hours ago

"It's coming your way": Petrol attendant manifests R1 million luxury German car, Mzansi react

"It's coming your way": Petrol attendant manifests R1 million luxury German car, Mzansi react

People

5 hours ago

“What's wrong with these people?”: Cape Town beach shack leaves Mzansi fuming

“What's wrong with these people?”: Cape Town beach shack leaves Mzansi fuming

People

7 hours ago

"Try the stainless steel one?": Mzansi react to Siya Kolisi opening up about trauma with afro comb

"Try the stainless steel one?": Mzansi react to Siya Kolisi opening up about trauma with afro comb

People

21 hours ago

Househelp reenacts actress’ killing in middle east, claims months of abuse led to deadly night

Househelp reenacts actress’ killing in middle east, claims months of abuse led to deadly night

Africa

a day ago

Bolt confirms driver was using a shared account at time of death

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Bolt confirms driver was using a shared account at time of death

South Africa

a day ago

Brand-new Gauteng school for 1,100 learners stands empty despite being fully built

Education

a day ago

A newly completed primary school in Hammanskraal remains empty due to outstanding compliance certificates, despite being fully equipped for over 1,100 learners

"Auction the burnt Parliament”: Mzansi reacts as Cape Town puts Good Hope Centre under the hammer

"Auction the burnt Parliament”: Mzansi reacts as Cape Town puts Good Hope Centre under the hammer

South Africa

a day ago

The City of Cape Town will auction nearly 50 municipal properties, including the iconic Good Hope Centre, in a move aimed at boosting investment and jobs

"Looks like heaven": Hidden gem near Cape Town leaves SA stunned as woman reveals secret waterfall

"Looks like heaven": Hidden gem near Cape Town leaves SA stunned as woman reveals secret waterfall

South Africa

a day ago

A Cape Town woman shared a breathtaking video from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch, revealing a hidden waterfall that stunned social media users

“We are aliens”: Barack Obama opens up about extraterrestrials, shuts down Area 51 conspiracy claims

“We are aliens”: Barack Obama opens up about extraterrestrials, shuts down Area 51 conspiracy claims

US

a day ago

Former US president Barack Obama addressed alien life and Area 51 conspiracies in a recent Instagram video, saying he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact

"US is not exciting anymore": American man ditches US for Cape Town, shows off R16k apartment

"US is not exciting anymore": American man ditches US for Cape Town, shows off R16k apartment

People

2 days ago

An American cinematographer moved to Cape Town in 2026 and shared why he chose a R16k Gardens apartment and a new life in South Africa. He found good quality life

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A KwaZulu-Natal interracial couple opened up about cutting off relatives after repeated racist remarks and incidents which threatened their young family's peace

"He loves his job": SA moved as ranger’s kindness open historic storms river pass after 13-year wait

"He loves his job": SA moved as ranger’s kindness open historic storms river pass after 13-year wait

People

2 days ago

A SANParks ranger in the Easter Cape stepped in to help film the historic Storms River Pass after 13 years of failed attempts, earning praise from South Africans

“Has no one claimed this land?“: Ancient stone city in Mpumalanga leaves Mzansi stunned

“Has no one claimed this land?“: Ancient stone city in Mpumalanga leaves Mzansi stunned

South Africa

2 days ago

A video from Mpumalanga’s Blaauboschkraal Stone Ruins has reignited interest in the ancient Bokoni civilisation and Mzansi's overlooked precolonial history

"Beautiful city": Mzansi welcomes Durban's ranking as one of 2026 best global travel destination

"Beautiful city": Mzansi welcomes Durban's ranking as one of 2026 best global travel destination

South Africa

3 days ago

Durban has secured 14th place on Time Out’s Best Places to Travel in 2026 list, placing the KwaZulu-Natal city among leading global destinations.

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