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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

642 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"I smell a rat": SA gets to know Gabriel Batista, the businessman found inside a crocodile

"I smell a rat": SA gets to know Gabriel Batista, the businessman found inside a crocodile

People

25 days ago

"Too broke to go out": SA reacts to Mzansi being crowned world's biggest homebody nation

"Too broke to go out": SA reacts to Mzansi being crowned world's biggest homebody nation

South Africa

25 days ago

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

World

25 days ago

“She’ll be okay": Makhi Thee Swappa Queen breaks down in tears over loss of Facebook account

“She’ll be okay": Makhi Thee Swappa Queen breaks down in tears over loss of Facebook account

People

25 days ago

Gqeberha temporary accommodation host loses everything after guests rob her unit clean overnight

Gqeberha temporary accommodation host loses everything after guests rob her unit clean overnight

People

25 days ago

Gqeberha temporary accommodation hostess slams police after ransacked property case gets thrown out

Gqeberha temporary accommodation hostess slams police after ransacked property case gets thrown out

People

25 days ago

“You're so beautiful": TikTok video of Tyla lookalike leaves social media completely stunned

“You're so beautiful": TikTok video of Tyla lookalike leaves social media completely stunned

People

25 days ago

A video of a young woman resembling South African superstar Tyla has Mzansi buzzing. The striking resemblance has left viewers stunned and commenting in awe.

"This is not normal weather": Plettenberg Bay woman shows TikTok video of storm damage at her home

"This is not normal weather": Plettenberg Bay woman shows TikTok video of storm damage at her home

People

25 days ago

A Plettenberg Bay woman shares real-time storm destruction as a cut-off low hits the Garden Route, leaving homes damaged and communities in chaos.

“I can live there": SA working in the US shows what freedom really looks like in X video

“I can live there": SA working in the US shows what freedom really looks like in X video

People

25 days ago

A South African man working in the USA posted an X video showing a peaceful American neighbourhood, leaving Mzansi completely stunned by what they saw

"It is normal": SA stunned by Victoria Bay Beach turning foamy as storms batter the Garden Route

"It is normal": SA stunned by Victoria Bay Beach turning foamy as storms batter the Garden Route

South Africa

25 days ago

Violent seas at Victoria Bay leave the beach covered in foam as the Garden Route faces severe weather warnings. Officials advise staying away from the area.

“Living my dream": Woman’s TikTok video of solo DIY landscaping at her village home impresses Mzansi

“Living my dream": Woman’s TikTok video of solo DIY landscaping at her village home impresses Mzansi

Women Empowerment

25 days ago

A Western Cape woman impresses Mzansi by transforming her yard solo into a lush microfarm, showcasing her dedication and inspiring many through her TikTok journey.

“South Africans, forgive me”: Nigerian TikToker issues apology after daring video goes viral

“South Africans, forgive me”: Nigerian TikToker issues apology after daring video goes viral

People

26 days ago

A Nigerian man based in Cape Town has apologised after a provocative video in which he dared Mzansi to find him at his workplace went viral on social media

“That’s not cheerleading”: SA high school war cry leaves international TikTok viewers floored

“That’s not cheerleading”: SA high school war cry leaves international TikTok viewers floored

People

26 days ago

South African boys' school war cry video stuns international viewers, sparking debate. Discover the pride behind this rich tradition and its cultural significance.

"It's a lie": SA police constable’s R31 000 salary TikTok video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

"It's a lie": SA police constable’s R31 000 salary TikTok video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

People

26 days ago

A SAPS constable's payslip sparks debate after @liferesetwithboni reveals a shocking R31,000 salary, leaving South Africans questioning the truth behind police pay.

"Did you view it first?": SA woman’s cockroach-infested apartment stuns Mzansi in TikTok Video

"Did you view it first?": SA woman’s cockroach-infested apartment stuns Mzansi in TikTok Video

People

26 days ago

South African TikToker Life with Mbali shared her shocking new Pretoria apartment filled with cockroaches, showcasing her journey from filth to fresh start.

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