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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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"No kiss for 10 years": Marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini says he and wife waited until wedding day

"No kiss for 10 years": Marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini says he and wife waited until wedding day

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Thank you for everything”: Tributes pour in for snake catcher 'Silver Fox' after tragic passing

“Thank you for everything”: Tributes pour in for snake catcher 'Silver Fox' after tragic passing

People

a month ago

"Give me 50 of them": Mzansi Food reviewer tests new Woolies buns and shares honest verdict

"Give me 50 of them": Mzansi Food reviewer tests new Woolies buns and shares honest verdict

People

a month ago

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

Education

a month ago

"It's coming your way": Petrol attendant manifests R1 million luxury German car, Mzansi react

"It's coming your way": Petrol attendant manifests R1 million luxury German car, Mzansi react

People

a month ago

“What's wrong with these people?”: Cape Town beach shack leaves Mzansi fuming

“What's wrong with these people?”: Cape Town beach shack leaves Mzansi fuming

People

a month ago

"Try the stainless steel one?": Mzansi react to Siya Kolisi opening up about trauma with afro comb

"Try the stainless steel one?": Mzansi react to Siya Kolisi opening up about trauma with afro comb

People

a month ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflects on childhood trauma linked to combing tightly coiled African hair, sparking conversation across South Africa

Househelp reenacts actress’ killing in middle east, claims months of abuse led to deadly night

Househelp reenacts actress’ killing in middle east, claims months of abuse led to deadly night

Africa

a month ago

A Ugandan domestic worker has killed Syrian actress Huuda Shaarawi and reenacted the incident during investigations, claims months of abuse led to the murder

Bolt confirms driver was using a shared account at time of death

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Bolt confirms driver was using a shared account at time of death

South Africa

a month ago

Bolt confirmed that Isaac Satlat was operating a shared driver profile when he was killed in Pretoria West. Three suspects are in court; a fourth remains at large

Brand-new Gauteng school for 1,100 learners stands empty despite being fully built

Education

a month ago

A newly completed primary school in Hammanskraal remains empty due to outstanding compliance certificates, despite being fully equipped for over 1,100 learners.

"Auction the burnt Parliament”: Mzansi reacts as Cape Town puts Good Hope Centre under the hammer

"Auction the burnt Parliament”: Mzansi reacts as Cape Town puts Good Hope Centre under the hammer

South Africa

a month ago

The City of Cape Town will auction nearly 50 municipal properties, including the iconic Good Hope Centre, in a move aimed at boosting investment and jobs

"Looks like heaven": Hidden gem near Cape Town leaves SA stunned as woman reveals secret waterfall

"Looks like heaven": Hidden gem near Cape Town leaves SA stunned as woman reveals secret waterfall

South Africa

a month ago

A Cape Town woman shared a breathtaking video from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve in Stellenbosch, revealing a hidden waterfall that stunned social media users

“We are aliens”: Barack Obama opens up about extraterrestrials, shuts down Area 51 conspiracy claims

“We are aliens”: Barack Obama opens up about extraterrestrials, shuts down Area 51 conspiracy claims

US

a month ago

Former US president Barack Obama addressed alien life and Area 51 conspiracies in a recent Instagram video, saying he saw no evidence of extraterrestrial contact

"US is not exciting anymore": American man ditches US for Cape Town, shows off R16k apartment

"US is not exciting anymore": American man ditches US for Cape Town, shows off R16k apartment

People

a month ago

An American cinematographer moved to Cape Town in 2026 and shared why he chose a R16k Gardens apartment and a new life in South Africa. He found good quality life

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A KwaZulu-Natal interracial couple opened up about cutting off relatives after repeated racist remarks and incidents which threatened their young family's peace

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