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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 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

633 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

Author's articles

"I cried with uGogo": SA granny brought to tears as family drapes graduation hoods on her

"I cried with uGogo": SA granny brought to tears as family drapes graduation hoods on her

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

“You overlooked many red flags”: SA reacts to Mzansi woman’s Tinder date robbery story in Joburg

“You overlooked many red flags”: SA reacts to Mzansi woman’s Tinder date robbery story in Joburg

Confessions

3 days ago

"No Maphara, just peaceful": Facebook video of peaceful Orania suburb streets sparks mixed reactions

"No Maphara, just peaceful": Facebook video of peaceful Orania suburb streets sparks mixed reactions

South Africa

3 days ago

Raphaella fires back at SA with Checkers Sixty60 vs Woolies video sfter R3.5k grocery haul debate

Raphaella fires back at SA with Checkers Sixty60 vs Woolies video sfter R3.5k grocery haul debate

People

3 days ago

"Mail boxes in 2026?": SA stunned by American woman’s Cape Town delivery struggles in Facebook video

"Mail boxes in 2026?": SA stunned by American woman’s Cape Town delivery struggles in Facebook video

People

3 days ago

"Our only hope": SA swoons over Dereleen and Gen Mkhwanazi's photo together in Fadiel Adams' turf

"Our only hope": SA swoons over Dereleen and Gen Mkhwanazi's photo together in Fadiel Adams' turf

People

3 days ago

"A massive step forward": SA man shares a look at the new solar EV charging station in Free State

"A massive step forward": SA man shares a look at the new solar EV charging station in Free State

Cars and Tech

3 days ago

A South African man visited the brand new Charge N3 Roadside solar EV charging station at Leeukop Padstal in the Free State shortly after it opened on 19 May 2026.

"People are so spiteful bro": SA man fumes in TikTok video after someone urinates on his luxury car

"People are so spiteful bro": SA man fumes in TikTok video after someone urinates on his luxury car

People

3 days ago

South African content creator Jayden Crosson posted a video after discovering someone had urinated on his luxury car in a parking lot, blaming jealousy for the act.

"You guys are rich": Chinese man breaks down what R100k salary can afford in China compared to SA

"You guys are rich": Chinese man breaks down what R100k salary can afford in China compared to SA

People

3 days ago

A Chinese man named Jack Mabaso responded to a Somerset West woman’s viral R100k budget breakdown, saying the same money buys a very comfortable life in China.

"You've got to love this": SA woman plugs Mzansi with Food Lover's Market R100 deals in TikTok video

"You've got to love this": SA woman plugs Mzansi with Food Lover's Market R100 deals in TikTok video

People

3 days ago

A South African content creator showed Mzansi what she bought during the Food Lovers Market weekly R100 Buck special, and people could not believe the value.

"I am stressed": SA mom breaks down the cost of giving birth in SA private hospitals, Mzansi stunned

"I am stressed": SA mom breaks down the cost of giving birth in SA private hospitals, Mzansi stunned

People

4 days ago

A Mzansi mom shared a breakdown of giving birth at a private hospital, including what her medical aid covered and how gap cover saved her from a massive shortfall.

"The food is not bad anymore?": SA divided as foreigner's spaza shop is looted overnight amid unrest

"The food is not bad anymore?": SA divided as foreigner's spaza shop is looted overnight amid unrest

South Africa

4 days ago

A video showing a foreign-owned spaza shop looted and cleaned out overnight during anti-immigrant protests has left the country divided over the ongoing unrest.

"He killed it": Saxophone player turns Joburg groom's wedding entrance into vibes with "Shela"

"He killed it": Saxophone player turns Joburg groom's wedding entrance into vibes with "Shela"

People

4 days ago

A saxophonist named Adonai Sax played Sam Deep’s Shela live at a Johannesburg wedding, and the groom’s entrance left Mzansi completely obsessed with the moment

"Even the specials are expensive": Woolies deals fail to impress Mzansi in TikTok post

"Even the specials are expensive": Woolies deals fail to impress Mzansi in TikTok post

Economy

4 days ago

Woolworths Food specials shared on social media failed to impress South African shoppers who say that prices remain too high for struggling families.

"Is it for 2 days?": SA woman’s R3,456 Woolies grocery haul for family of 4 leaves Mzansi stunned

"Is it for 2 days?": SA woman’s R3,456 Woolies grocery haul for family of 4 leaves Mzansi stunned

People

4 days ago

A South African woman showed what R3,456 buys a family of four at Woolworths, and the reactions from Mzansi say everything about the cost-of-living crisis.

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