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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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“Maybe they went America”: Mzansi reacts after hundreds of Orania homes appear for sale

“Maybe they went America”: Mzansi reacts after hundreds of Orania homes appear for sale

South Africa

23 days ago

"Let him try Kaizer Chiefs": Mzansi reacts to SA boy in tears over Ronaldo's World Cup exit

"Let him try Kaizer Chiefs": Mzansi reacts to SA boy in tears over Ronaldo's World Cup exit

People

23 days ago

“Sending you love”: Nara Smith shares update on daughter’s cancer journey in new video

“Sending you love”: Nara Smith shares update on daughter’s cancer journey in new video

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

“It is very clean”: Mzansi reacts as Joburg Park Station looks unusually quiet in Instagram video

“It is very clean”: Mzansi reacts as Joburg Park Station looks unusually quiet in Instagram video

South Africa

23 days ago

“We’re sorry to hear that”: SA reacts as Zim activist speaks on life in Zimbabwe in Facebook video

“We’re sorry to hear that”: SA reacts as Zim activist speaks on life in Zimbabwe in Facebook video

Confessions

23 days ago

“Nothing funny here”: Mzansi reacts to video of man arrested for demanding papers from foreigners

“Nothing funny here”: Mzansi reacts to video of man arrested for demanding papers from foreigners

People

24 days ago

“Why’s he crying?”: Husband’s reaction to wife’s hug prank leaves fans in stitches

“Why’s he crying?”: Husband’s reaction to wife’s hug prank leaves fans in stitches

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

An American woman’s social media prank on her husband has gone viral, with viewers reacting to his emotional response after a stranger hugged him.

“This took me out”: SA dusted by funny spending challenge at Spar

“This took me out”: SA dusted by funny spending challenge at Spar

South Africa

24 days ago

SPAR Greenhills' playful R100 spending challenge took a funny twist as a customer prepares for a kiss and gets pranked instead, sparking laughter online.

“You’re such a vibe”: Mzansi loves Instagram video of woman dancing with marimba players

“You’re such a vibe”: Mzansi loves Instagram video of woman dancing with marimba players

People

24 days ago

Mzansi content creator Jenna delighted South Africans by dancing joyfully with marimba players in a heartwarming Instagram video shared on 5 July 2026.

“You still employed?”: Mzansi react as Durban woman rage baits her boss in Instagram video

“You still employed?”: Mzansi react as Durban woman rage baits her boss in Instagram video

People

24 days ago

A Durban boss stayed calm and funny while his employee played a cheeky rage-baiting game with him on Instagram, leaving South Africans in stitches online.

Two pitbulls euthanised after fatal attack on Durban woman in Woodlands

Two pitbulls euthanised after fatal attack on Durban woman in Woodlands

South Africa

24 days ago

A 28-year-old woman tragically died after a pitbull attack in Montclair, Durban. Two dogs were euthanised while the third remains missing amid conflicting reports.

“Maybe we get the wrong R500”: SA mommies react to TikTok video of R580 SASSA grocery haul

“Maybe we get the wrong R500”: SA mommies react to TikTok video of R580 SASSA grocery haul

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

A South African mom showcases her R580 SASSA grant haul for her daughter, sparking debate among South African mothers on budgeting and shopping strategies.

“This is beautiful recycling”: KZN woman’s house built from trash leaves SA stunned

“This is beautiful recycling”: KZN woman’s house built from trash leaves SA stunned

Women Empowerment

24 days ago

A KZN woman creates a house from trash and old bottles, showcasing her innovative ecobrick methods and sparking conversations about recycling in South Africa.

“How do we prepare for it?”: Mzansi panics over brewing Super El Niño TikTok update

“How do we prepare for it?”: Mzansi panics over brewing Super El Niño TikTok update

South Africa

24 days ago

The Weather Girls warn of a scorching summer as forecasters predict a strong Super El Niño, leading to extreme heat and intense storms in South Africa.

“You’re the next victim”: Mzansi jokes after fan gets mouthful from 'Jonasi' in Instagram video

“You’re the next victim”: Mzansi jokes after fan gets mouthful from 'Jonasi' in Instagram video

People

24 days ago

Sports marketer Nikita Persadh hilariously met Sdumo Mtshali, aka Jonasi from The Polygamist, sparking laughter over their memorable hug and fan reactions.

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