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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 (December 2025-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

1280 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"Queen Solomon": US woman with 3 husbands addresses her African TikTok followers, gets nickname

"Queen Solomon": US woman with 3 husbands addresses her African TikTok followers, gets nickname

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

Educator vents about unemployment driving people into teaching on Pieter Kriel podcast

Education

a month ago

"Not all Cape Town residents": SA weighs in on opposition to R114m Cape Town N2 wall

"Not all Cape Town residents": SA weighs in on opposition to R114m Cape Town N2 wall

South Africa

a month ago

"Go to the taxi association first": Door-to-door traffic fine crackdown gets SA talking

"Go to the taxi association first": Door-to-door traffic fine crackdown gets SA talking

South Africa

a month ago

2026 El Niño could be the strongest on record: What it means for South Africa

2026 El Niño could be the strongest on record: What it means for South Africa

South Africa

a month ago

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

a month ago

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

SA mom in America details US school enrolment process for families

Education

a month ago

A South African mother in Lake Tahoe shares her twins' school journey in America, detailing support, schedules, and a memorable graduation tradition.

“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

a month ago

Marketing specialist Hamzeh Majiet's video reveals that top SA brands like Woolworths and Pick n Pay share manufacturers, sparking debate over quality perceptions.

"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

a month ago

Shocking security footage reveals two suspects stealing goods from a moving truck in Kaalfontein, Tembisa, raising concerns about youth unemployment in South Africa.

“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

a month ago

FNB warns customers about the dangerous 'card swapping' ATM scam, where criminals distract victims to swap cards and steal PINs in seconds. Stay informed.

“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

a month ago

Mzansi's draft bill to decriminalise sex work returns to Parliament after delays, amid push for legal protection against police harassment and unsafe conditions.

“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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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.

Jim Mohlala