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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

640 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"They have medical aid": Cape Town gents leave SA divided after surfing flooded road in TikTok clip

"They have medical aid": Cape Town gents leave SA divided after surfing flooded road in TikTok clip

People

20 days ago

"Why not just park?": Mzansi stunned as gale-force winds flip trucks in the Western Cape

"Why not just park?": Mzansi stunned as gale-force winds flip trucks in the Western Cape

South Africa

20 days ago

"You're doing amazing”: Rachel Kolisi celebrates Mother’s Day with heartfelt Instagram post

"You're doing amazing”: Rachel Kolisi celebrates Mother’s Day with heartfelt Instagram post

Family and Relationships

20 days ago

MySol Drops around a Quarter Billion Rand on Clifton Mansion and Rolls-Royce for His Birthday

MySol Drops around a Quarter Billion Rand on Clifton Mansion and Rolls-Royce for His Birthday

People

20 days ago

"That's a nonvenomous snake”: TikTok video of man holding live snake outside restaurant divides SA

"That's a nonvenomous snake”: TikTok video of man holding live snake outside restaurant divides SA

People

20 days ago

Dead puff adders wash up on Jeffreys Bay Beach after floods, residents warned

Dead puff adders wash up on Jeffreys Bay Beach after floods, residents warned

South Africa

20 days ago

“At least it’s raining”: Restaurant catches fire at V&A in Cape Town, video ignites debate

“At least it’s raining”: Restaurant catches fire at V&A in Cape Town, video ignites debate

South Africa

21 days ago

A restaurant at V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, caught fire on 10 May 2026, igniting reactions from South Africans, with heavy smoke seen and TikTok videos shared.

Middle East War is putting South Africa's whales in deadly danger, new study warns

Middle East War is putting South Africa's whales in deadly danger, new study warns

South Africa

21 days ago

Whales off South Africa's coast face increased ship strike risks due to rising traffic rerouted from the Middle East, endangering their habitats and survival.

South Africa to introduce digital IDs: Here’s what you need to know

South Africa to introduce digital IDs: Here’s what you need to know

South Africa

21 days ago

South Africans may soon store digital IDs on smartphones. The DHA's draft regulations aim to revolutionise identity verification with biometric technology.

"This is crazy stuff": Wynberg homes left roofless after level 8 storm hits Cape Town

"This is crazy stuff": Wynberg homes left roofless after level 8 storm hits Cape Town

South Africa

21 days ago

A clip shows the devastation in Wynberg, Cape Town, after a Level 8 storm, showcasing uprooted roofs and shocked residents. Mzansi is left in disbelief.

"Planned kids": SA mom surprises daughter with car for her 21st birthday in TikTok video

"Planned kids": SA mom surprises daughter with car for her 21st birthday in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

A South African mum's heartfelt gift of a car for her daughter's 21st birthday inspires Mzansi, highlighting sacrifice and generational cycle change.

"Yho! Is this real?": TikTok video shows Cape Town level 8 storm battering Stellenbosch restaurant

"Yho! Is this real?": TikTok video shows Cape Town level 8 storm battering Stellenbosch restaurant

South Africa

21 days ago

A content creator captures the chaos as Cape Town's Level 8 cold front hits Stellenbosch, revealing strong winds and heavy rain. Mzansi is left in disbelief.

"You should vlog more": Rachel John stuns Mzansi with her busy day in Nigeria in a TikTok video

"You should vlog more": Rachel John stuns Mzansi with her busy day in Nigeria in a TikTok video

People

22 days ago

Rachel John shares a vibrant day in Nigeria, embracing her roots with family, community, and heartfelt generosity, all captured in her latest TikTok vlog.

"Mufasa doing a roadblock": Lion spotted with traffic cone at Gondwana Game Reserve stuns Mzansi

"Mufasa doing a roadblock": Lion spotted with traffic cone at Gondwana Game Reserve stuns Mzansi

South Africa

24 days ago

A lion at Gondwana Game Reserve went viral after being spotted calmly walking through the reserve with a traffic cone in its mouth while Mzansi erupted in laughter

KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate earns doctorate at 25 from UKZN

KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate earns doctorate at 25 from UKZN

Women Empowerment

24 days ago

Dr Phumelele Basi became the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate at 25 after her doctoral thesis was approved without any corrections required

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