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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

999 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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US names 5 Nigerian Yahoo Boys set for deportation, one once made Forbes list

US names 5 Nigerian Yahoo Boys set for deportation, one once made Forbes list

People

18 days ago

“That’s very sad”: Content creator weighs in on tragic Durban love triangle story in TikTok video

“That’s very sad”: Content creator weighs in on tragic Durban love triangle story in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

“Accidents happen”: Mzansi reacts after Influencer crashes R1.1m Audi in Pretoria

“Accidents happen”: Mzansi reacts after Influencer crashes R1.1m Audi in Pretoria

People

18 days ago

"Be safe bro": SA fumes as Joburg man confronts alleged drug dealers while SAPS vehicle sits nearby

"Be safe bro": SA fumes as Joburg man confronts alleged drug dealers while SAPS vehicle sits nearby

South Africa

18 days ago

“Construction isn’t there?”: Mzansi reacts to TikTok video ranking SA’s most-quit jobs

“Construction isn’t there?”: Mzansi reacts to TikTok video ranking SA’s most-quit jobs

Industry

18 days ago

“Cringest award I’ve seen”: Guinness World Records faces backlash after couple’s kissing record

“Cringest award I’ve seen”: Guinness World Records faces backlash after couple’s kissing record

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

“Tribalism has started”: Alleged Zulu workers chased from Limpopo working site in tense TikTok video

“Tribalism has started”: Alleged Zulu workers chased from Limpopo working site in tense TikTok video

People

21 days ago

Tensions erupted in Limpopo as local residents confront Zulu workers amid fears of rising tribalism, igniting mixed online reactions across South Africa.

“So sorry about” Nigerian woman rejected for SA visa speaks out in TikTok video

“So sorry about” Nigerian woman rejected for SA visa speaks out in TikTok video

People

21 days ago

A Nigerian woman's Mzansi visa rejection over an unstamped bank statement sparks frustration, as she misses her birthday trip alongside a friend's similar plight.

“She was so strong”: Mzansi mourns Cape Town teen cancer fighter Creashy Maart

“She was so strong”: Mzansi mourns Cape Town teen cancer fighter Creashy Maart

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

Creashy Maart, a brave 19-year-old cancer fighter, passed away peacefully after battling rare cancer post-lung transplant, inspiring many with her selflessness.

“He doesn’t just use AI prompts”: SA defends Credo V Daniels after TikTok video shows Suno tutorial

“He doesn’t just use AI prompts”: SA defends Credo V Daniels after TikTok video shows Suno tutorial

People

21 days ago

A TikTok user showed South Africans how to make music just like Credo V Daniels using Suno AI, and Mzansi is fighting back over the singer’s talent.

UAE confirms new 2026 visa rules, South Africans make the list

UAE confirms new 2026 visa rules, South Africans make the list

Asia

21 days ago

United Arab Emirates' authorities have released updated 2026 visa rules, and South Africa now qualifies for a special entry category alongside six other nations

SPAR recalls five yoghurt products across South Africa over machine fault

SPAR recalls five yoghurt products across South Africa over machine fault

South Africa

21 days ago

SPAR recalls Fat Free, Low Fat, and other yoghurt products due to a machine fault affecting quality. Social media buzzes with humour and concerns over safety.

“Isn’t this harassment?”: Mzansi fumes over tense video showing Ethiopians forced to close shops

“Isn’t this harassment?”: Mzansi fumes over tense video showing Ethiopians forced to close shops

South Africa

21 days ago

Viral footage shows South Africans forcing Ethiopian shopkeepers to close amid escalating protests against undocumented migrants, sparking legal debates online.

“He looks tired”: SA left emotional as motorist breaks down in tears after receiving act of kindness

“He looks tired”: SA left emotional as motorist breaks down in tears after receiving act of kindness

People

21 days ago

BI Phakathi's random act of kindness at an Engen garage left two stranded brothers in tears after he paid over R1400 for their fuel, capturing hearts online.

“This was wholesome”: Mzansi in stitches over Juice Pay prank on Pick n Pay cashier in TikTok video

“This was wholesome”: Mzansi in stitches over Juice Pay prank on Pick n Pay cashier in TikTok video

People

21 days ago

Content creator Yung Earn pranked a cashier at Pick n Pay, Rosebank Mall, using the viral Juice Pay trend, leaving South Africans in stitches with laughter.

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