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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

314 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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Affordable flights between Jo’burg and Cape Town: A look at the cheapest days and airlines

Affordable flights between Jo’burg and Cape Town: A look at the cheapest days and airlines

Money

a month ago

8 affordable things to do in Cape Town: woman shares prices and locations for budget-friendly fun

8 affordable things to do in Cape Town: woman shares prices and locations for budget-friendly fun

South Africa

a month ago

"The creature can do that?": Hippo leaves Mzansi shocked after flipping boat during capture mission

"The creature can do that?": Hippo leaves Mzansi shocked after flipping boat during capture mission

South Africa

a month ago

"Give them a Grammy now": Parktown Boys’ High School learners stun Mzansi with powerful war cry show

"Give them a Grammy now": Parktown Boys’ High School learners stun Mzansi with powerful war cry show

Education

a month ago

“Some things are not for SA”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ self-service checkout trial in Cape Town

“Some things are not for SA”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ self-service checkout trial in Cape Town

Industry

a month ago

"I don't buy this": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s weekly earnings of over R7K shock Mzansi

"I don't buy this": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s weekly earnings of over R7K shock Mzansi

Money

a month ago

“What a good teacher": KZN man impresses Mzansi with Zulu language 'click sounds' masterclass

“What a good teacher": KZN man impresses Mzansi with Zulu language 'click sounds' masterclass

People

a month ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man impressed social media users worldwide after explaining the complex click sounds of isiZulu in a viral Instagram masterclass.

"The penguins are great entertainers": Boulders Beach crowned world’s most unique beach

"The penguins are great entertainers": Boulders Beach crowned world’s most unique beach

South Africa

a month ago

Boulders Beach in Cape Town has been named the world’s most unique beach at the Travelers’ Choice Awards, beating top international destinations.

"4 Bricks, problem solved": Mzansi reacts as course shows safe way to handle deadly snakes

"4 Bricks, problem solved": Mzansi reacts as course shows safe way to handle deadly snakes

South Africa

a month ago

A snake catcher course run by the African Snakebite Institute, based in Pretoria left South Africans stunned after a live Rinkhals capture was shared online

“What a legend”: Former Cape Town gang member turns his life around to become professional cyclist

“What a legend”: Former Cape Town gang member turns his life around to become professional cyclist

People

a month ago

Former Bonteheuwel gang member Imtiyaaz Schultz shares how he left gangsterism behind and built a new future as a professional cyclist in Cape Town

"You're marching forward": Orania celebrates baby boom as town records highest birth rate in history

"You're marching forward": Orania celebrates baby boom as town records highest birth rate in history

South Africa

a month ago

Orania in the Northern Cape has recorded its highest number of births in a single year, welcoming 36 babies in 2025, according to town census data

“I am so confused”: Man ignites online uproar by claiming ZCC bishop is his father

“I am so confused”: Man ignites online uproar by claiming ZCC bishop is his father

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A man’s claim that the leader of the ZCC is his biological father has sent shockwaves across South Africa after he made the declaration in a podcast interview

"The best is yet to come": Mzansi celebrates as local teacher ranked among world’s top 50

"The best is yet to come": Mzansi celebrates as local teacher ranked among world’s top 50

Education

a month ago

Charnelle Arendse from Hanover Park has been named a Top 50 finalist for the 2026 Global Teacher Prize after years of innovative teaching and community upliftment

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react to Emotional farewell for Shoprite employees after 30 years

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react to Emotional farewell for Shoprite employees after 30 years

People

a month ago

Mossel Bay Shoprite bids farewell to long-serving employees Deresa Taylor and Dina Muller after decades of dedication. Emotional moments captured in TikTok video

“Rich people love islands”: Mzansi react to SA billionaire launching R280m plan to protect an island

“Rich people love islands”: Mzansi react to SA billionaire launching R280m plan to protect an island

South Africa

a month ago

Mzansi billionaire Mark Shuttleworth has launched a R280 million conservation income programme on Príncipe Island, paying 3,000 adults to protect biodiversity

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