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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

643 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"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

World's only surviving nonuplets turn 5 in Mali and are heading to school

World's only surviving nonuplets turn 5 in Mali and are heading to school

Africa

26 days ago

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Education

27 days ago

“What do you do?": Content creator's TikTok video showing his R57K monthly luxury budget divides SA

“What do you do?": Content creator's TikTok video showing his R57K monthly luxury budget divides SA

People

27 days ago

"You're onto something": TikTok video of young man eating sushi with atchaar wins over Mzansi

"You're onto something": TikTok video of young man eating sushi with atchaar wins over Mzansi

People

27 days ago

“This is madness”: Action SA woman uses EFF regalia to wipe floor in Twitter video, sparks outrage

“This is madness”: Action SA woman uses EFF regalia to wipe floor in Twitter video, sparks outrage

People

27 days ago

“It's very sad": Man calls out SA for being too soft on Mazwi Khubeka’s kidnapping in TikTok video

“It's very sad": Man calls out SA for being too soft on Mazwi Khubeka’s kidnapping in TikTok video

People

27 days ago

Cape Town creator Julian questions South Africa's response to the Mazwi Khubeka kidnapping, igniting a vital conversation on leadership and public outrage.

"Only in South African": Mzansi in mixed emotions after man overtakes car in reverse on busy road

"Only in South African": Mzansi in mixed emotions after man overtakes car in reverse on busy road

People

27 days ago

A South African driver stunned Mzansi by steering his VW Citi Golf in reverse at full speed while overtaking cars, leaving locals both stunned and amazed.

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

Education

27 days ago

University lecturer Dr Gudyanga highlights South Africa's reading crisis, revealing 80% of Grade 4 pupils struggle with comprehension amid digital distractions.

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

People

27 days ago

A Johannesburg couple's TikTok video reveals how an AI app transformed a rundown 1980s home, stunning South Africans with its jaw-dropping renovation results.

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

People

27 days ago

Fugitive prophet Shepherd Bushiri captivates South Korea with viral TikTok antics, as Mzansi reacts to his international prominence amid ongoing legal troubles.

"Congratulations to him”: Daughter surprises dad with Isuzu bakkie worth over R380K in TikTok video

"Congratulations to him”: Daughter surprises dad with Isuzu bakkie worth over R380K in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

A 35-year-old woman from Mthatha surprises her dad with a brand-new Isuzu bakkie, celebrating their love on TikTok. Mzansi's heartfelt reactions poured in.

"I love my country": SA pleased with white guy's Amapiano dance in TikTok video

"I love my country": SA pleased with white guy's Amapiano dance in TikTok video

People

27 days ago

A young white man electrifies the South African dance scene during an Amapiano set, uniting the crowd in a moment of joy and breaking down barriers.

"Stop flirting, come": New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bafana Bafana clip has SA calling him to lead

"Stop flirting, come": New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bafana Bafana clip has SA calling him to lead

People

27 days ago

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's nostalgic FIFA World Cup commentary has South Africans yearning for his leadership amid rising crises and upcoming elections.

Komatipoort SAPS Captain Earns “Sbali” Title After Speaking Siswati to explain Crocodile Mission

Komatipoort SAPS Captain Earns “Sbali” Title After Speaking Siswati to explain Crocodile Mission

People

27 days ago

A SAPS captain from won Mzansi's heart after speaking siSwati in a video about a dangerous crocodile mission to find a missing businessman in the Komati River

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