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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

1125 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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SA racer Emma-Rose Dowling admits weekend struggles after Round 5 in Instagram post

SA racer Emma-Rose Dowling admits weekend struggles after Round 5 in Instagram post

Women Empowerment

6 hours ago

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

Education

6 hours ago

“Informative”: Mzansi stunned as marketing specialist reveals SA products made by same companies

“Informative”: Mzansi stunned as marketing specialist reveals SA products made by same companies

South Africa

7 hours ago

"I blame youth unemployment": SA stunned as suspects steal from moving truck in Tembisa

"I blame youth unemployment": SA stunned as suspects steal from moving truck in Tembisa

People

8 hours ago

“This is not new”: FNB warns SA ATM users of card swapping scam

“This is not new”: FNB warns SA ATM users of card swapping scam

South Africa

9 hours ago

“Work is work”: Mzansi reacts to sex work decriminalisation bill heading back to Parliament

“Work is work”: Mzansi reacts to sex work decriminalisation bill heading back to Parliament

South Africa

10 hours ago

“Hats off to him”: Zimbabwe’s richest man steps in to help SA returnees, sparking mix reactions

“Hats off to him”: Zimbabwe’s richest man steps in to help SA returnees, sparking mix reactions

People

11 hours ago

Strive Masiyiwa accelerates job creation for Zimbabwean returnees, with Econet Tech City set to generate 20,000 jobs and EcoCash recruiting 15,000 agents.

“Gone too soon”: Harties Feral Cat Rescue mourns death of volunteer after stage 4 melanoma battle

“Gone too soon”: Harties Feral Cat Rescue mourns death of volunteer after stage 4 melanoma battle

Family and Relationships

12 hours ago

Beloved volunteer Lindi van Rensburg, aged 36, passed away on 18 August 2026, leaving behind a legacy at Harties Feral Cat Rescue and her family in mourning.

“Can’t wait to zoom it”: SA marine engineer gets Mzansi excited for lunar eclipse in TikTok video

“Can’t wait to zoom it”: SA marine engineer gets Mzansi excited for lunar eclipse in TikTok video

People

13 hours ago

Mzansi marine engineer shared exciting news of a rare partial lunar eclipse on his birthday, igniting joy and birthday wishes from South Africans online.

Gwakwani: How UJ turned Limpopo village into SA’s first smart village

Gwakwani: How UJ turned Limpopo village into SA’s first smart village

South Africa

14 hours ago

Discover how the UJ Gwakwani Village Project transformed a Limpopo village with solar power and connectivity, evolving into South Africa's first smart village.

Miami professor Nathan Thomas, 18, breaks a 306 year old Guinness World Record

Miami professor Nathan Thomas, 18, breaks a 306 year old Guinness World Record

People

a day ago

At just 18, Nathan Thomas breaks a 306-year-old record to become the world’s youngest professor at Miami Dade College, teaching engineering with honours.

‘Don’t throw it away’: Dad’s apartheid name tag sparks SA history debate on Reddit post

‘Don’t throw it away’: Dad’s apartheid name tag sparks SA history debate on Reddit post

People

a day ago

A Reddit user grapples with the complex legacy of an apartheid-era name tag badge, sparking a divided debate among South Africans about its significance.

"Locals are spectators": SA reacts to UK buyers splashing R15.9m on holiday home in Cape Town

"Locals are spectators": SA reacts to UK buyers splashing R15.9m on holiday home in Cape Town

South Africa

a day ago

UK nationals set a record by purchasing a penthouse at The Marlow on Mill in Newlands for R15.9 million, igniting debate on foreign buyers in Cape Town’s market.

“What happened next?”: SA divided after bank employee assaults client in branch after argument

“What happened next?”: SA divided after bank employee assaults client in branch after argument

People

a day ago

A heated clash at a bank branch goes viral as an employee knocks a client's phone away during an argument, sparking divided opinions across South Africa.

"We're not shocked": SA woman’s reactions to Jacinta x AfriForum partnership sparks heated debate

"We're not shocked": SA woman’s reactions to Jacinta x AfriForum partnership sparks heated debate

People

a day ago

A South African woman's reaction video to Jacinta's controversial alliance with AfriForum has sparked divided opinions, leaving even her supporters shocked.

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