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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

716 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

People

10 days ago

“You’re officially South African”: Mzansi reacts after influencer "Jack Mabaso" gets Hart pot

“You’re officially South African”: Mzansi reacts after influencer "Jack Mabaso" gets Hart pot

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

“At least the sign is funny”: SA dusted by broken escalator sign at Greenstone mall

“At least the sign is funny”: SA dusted by broken escalator sign at Greenstone mall

South Africa

10 days ago

“This is wrong”: SA reacts after loose KZN lion is put down

“This is wrong”: SA reacts after loose KZN lion is put down

South Africa

10 days ago

"I'm nervous": Rory Petzer begs Mzansi for Bafana Bafana gees ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

"I'm nervous": Rory Petzer begs Mzansi for Bafana Bafana gees ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

People

10 days ago

"She is too cool": American passes proudly SA test during interview in Instagram video

"She is too cool": American passes proudly SA test during interview in Instagram video

People

10 days ago

"This is sad": SA mourns Lorenzo Kruger, Mzansi teacher who died after a cancer battle

"This is sad": SA mourns Lorenzo Kruger, Mzansi teacher who died after a cancer battle

People

10 days ago

Mzansi mourns the passing of Lorenzo Kruger, a young teacher from Oudtshoorn who died after a stage 3 cancer diagnosis and a fundraising campaign.

21-year-old South African photographer Thato Setagane to exhibit in London during Youth Month

21-year-old South African photographer Thato Setagane to exhibit in London during Youth Month

People

10 days ago

A 21-year-old Mzansi photographer to exhibit his street photography at a London gallery during Youth Month after being selected through an international open call.

"Haibo, what?": SA fumes after illegal Zimbabwean man found living inside high-voltage power station

"Haibo, what?": SA fumes after illegal Zimbabwean man found living inside high-voltage power station

South Africa

10 days ago

An illegal Zimbabwean national was found living inside a high-voltage power station, leaving South Africans demanding accountability from municipalities.

“They’re harmless”: Mzansi reacts as JoJo Robinson & husband have close call with cheetah in KZN

“They’re harmless”: Mzansi reacts as JoJo Robinson & husband have close call with cheetah in KZN

People

10 days ago

Reality TV star JoJo Robinson shared a video of a cheetah standing outside her open lodge door at Leopard Mountain Safari Lodge in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

"He met his match": Ama2K humble Ntate Thuso in TikTok video leaving Mzansi in stitches

"He met his match": Ama2K humble Ntate Thuso in TikTok video leaving Mzansi in stitches

People

11 days ago

Lesedi FM personality Ntate Thuso was filmed at a fast food chain and roasted with his own words about living beyond your means, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

"Her reaction is everything": SA melts as Mzansi gent takes domestic worker for first ride in BMW M4

"Her reaction is everything": SA melts as Mzansi gent takes domestic worker for first ride in BMW M4

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

Gauteng content creator Jayden Crosson warmed hearts across South Africa after taking his domestic worker, Johanna, for her first ride in his BMW M4 on Instagram.

"A heart of gold": Cape Town woman leaves SA emotional with donations for waiter's preschool dream

"A heart of gold": Cape Town woman leaves SA emotional with donations for waiter's preschool dream

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

A Cape Town woman named Michelle Toms rallied South Africans to donate to a waiter named Joel and his wife, who are trying to build a preschool in Khayelitsha.

"Can only be a South African": Mzansi reacts to custom number plate spotted on Cybertruck in USA

"Can only be a South African": Mzansi reacts to custom number plate spotted on Cybertruck in USA

People

11 days ago

A South African expat in Wisconsin spotted a Tesla Cybertruck in Texas carrying an Afrikaans number plate that read I-GATVOL and Mzansi had a lot to say about it.

"When is the last day?": Woman’s Ackermans R30 sale haul has Mzansi ready to shop

"When is the last day?": Woman’s Ackermans R30 sale haul has Mzansi ready to shop

People

11 days ago

Mzansi is buzzing as Mzansi woman shares her Ackermans R30 sale haul, showcasing stylish finds and budget-friendly tips for savvy shoppers across South Africa.

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