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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 (December 2025-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 and TimesLIVE. Jim has several years of experience covering social justice, crime and community stories. You can reach him at jim.mohlala@briefly.co.za

1280 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"We’re shattered": Old video of Kempton Park runner 'Tsontso' in happier times resurfaces

"We’re shattered": Old video of Kempton Park runner 'Tsontso' in happier times resurfaces

People

17 days ago

“We need Death Penalty”: SA Reacts as Wandile Dlamini Breaks Down Over Gauteng Runner’s Death

“We need Death Penalty”: SA Reacts as Wandile Dlamini Breaks Down Over Gauteng Runner’s Death

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

"I’m fuming, yho": Mzansi reacts as Dr Khanyile voices anger after death of jogger

"I’m fuming, yho": Mzansi reacts as Dr Khanyile voices anger after death of jogger

Women Empowerment

17 days ago

"Give that man a Bell's": SA man braais for Springbok fans in Baltimore, receives signed cap

"Give that man a Bell's": SA man braais for Springbok fans in Baltimore, receives signed cap

People

17 days ago

"Blue train, yellow train attitude’: Cape Town alleged train explosion concerns SA

"Blue train, yellow train attitude’: Cape Town alleged train explosion concerns SA

South Africa

17 days ago

“Cape of storms”: Cape Town’s unpredictable weather brings a frightening lightning display

“Cape of storms”: Cape Town’s unpredictable weather brings a frightening lightning display

South Africa

17 days ago

“Glory to God”: Mum reunited with 4-year-old son after agonising week of searching

“Glory to God”: Mum reunited with 4-year-old son after agonising week of searching

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

A Huruma mother endured five agonising days searching for her missing four-year-old son before their emotional reunion brought long-awaited relief in Nairobi.

“Nature will humble you”: Mzansi reacts after Kruger elephants trample suspected poacher

“Nature will humble you”: Mzansi reacts after Kruger elephants trample suspected poacher

South Africa

17 days ago

A suspected poacher was reportedly killed by elephants in Kruger National Park after illegal entry, while his accomplice led rangers to the body.

“Politics and religion?”: ANC members visit Eastern Cape church for prayers ahead of elections

“Politics and religion?”: ANC members visit Eastern Cape church for prayers ahead of elections

People

17 days ago

ANC members including Gwede Mantashe attended a 127th anniversary church service in KuGompo, sparking debate over prayers ahead of the November 2026 elections.

"People are tired": Zeerust community confronts man putting ANC posters on poles

"People are tired": Zeerust community confronts man putting ANC posters on poles

People

18 days ago

A Zeerust resident stopped an ANC campaigner putting up a poster as a viral video captures Ward 7’s tense clash ahead of 2026 elections in the North West community.

“Enigma warned us about 2Ks”: SA stunned as Daveyton pupils loot vendor’s snack stock

“Enigma warned us about 2Ks”: SA stunned as Daveyton pupils loot vendor’s snack stock

People

18 days ago

Rivoni Secondary School pupils allegedly looted a Daveyton street vendor’s snacks, leaving her family without income and South Africans shocked by the footage.

“This song tested my morals”: Mzansi reacts as ‘SA’s accidental anthem’ Sister Bethina turns 20

“This song tested my morals”: Mzansi reacts as ‘SA’s accidental anthem’ Sister Bethina turns 20

South Africa

18 days ago

Mgarimbe’s Sister Bethina turns 20 in 2026 after rocking Springbok celebrations, as South Africans revisit the song’s origins, legacy and lasting appeal in SA.

“This is so true”: Joburg vs Cape Town debate leaves SA relating in TikTok video

“This is so true”: Joburg vs Cape Town debate leaves SA relating in TikTok video

South Africa

20 days ago

Anton Taylor’s video reignited South Africa’s CT vs Jozi debate, as locals compare Cape Town’s beaches and work-life balance with Joburg’s hustle and affordability.

“Happy millage”: American man buys first car in SA, left stunned by prices

“Happy millage”: American man buys first car in SA, left stunned by prices

People

20 days ago

American man named Peterson Toscano detailed a hectic South African used-car hunt, from sticker shock to buying a 2020 Renault Duster at a dealership in Mpumalanga.

"Weird timing": Heathrow passengers sleep in plastic trays after UK air traffic control failure

"Weird timing": Heathrow passengers sleep in plastic trays after UK air traffic control failure

People

20 days ago

Heathrow passengers were forced to use plastic security trays as makeshift beds after a major UK air traffic control failure cancelled more than 1,500 flights.

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