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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 (December 2025-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

1280 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"People will lose jobs": SA concerned as marketing expert explains closure of Foschini stores

"People will lose jobs": SA concerned as marketing expert explains closure of Foschini stores

South Africa

a month ago

"They're paid well": SA gent’s breakdown of why cops take bribes sparks TikTok debate

"They're paid well": SA gent’s breakdown of why cops take bribes sparks TikTok debate

South Africa

a month ago

“Thank you for this”: Cancer researcher warns against spraying perfume on the neck in Twitter video

“Thank you for this”: Cancer researcher warns against spraying perfume on the neck in Twitter video

People

a month ago

“Targeting women”: SA stunned as deported Zimbabwean criminals allegedly cause havoc back home

“Targeting women”: SA stunned as deported Zimbabwean criminals allegedly cause havoc back home

People

a month ago

"Call it a Braailux": Mzansi gives upcoming Chery bakkie the most SA names ever

"Call it a Braailux": Mzansi gives upcoming Chery bakkie the most SA names ever

Cars and Tech

a month ago

“Groenewald, where are you?”: Prisoners' groove session leaves sparks mixed feelings in TikTok video

“Groenewald, where are you?”: Prisoners' groove session leaves sparks mixed feelings in TikTok video

People

a month ago

“What a dream”: SA small town where land sells for R300k leaves Mzansi stunned

“What a dream”: SA small town where land sells for R300k leaves Mzansi stunned

South Africa

a month ago

Doringbaai on the West Coast is a rare affordable seaside gem for retirees, with land averaging R300,000 as property prices soar across the region.

“Here we go again”: Mzansi reacts to Vox Weather Girls’ forecast for 17–21 August 2026

“Here we go again”: Mzansi reacts to Vox Weather Girls’ forecast for 17–21 August 2026

South Africa

a month ago

Vox Weather Girls reveal South Africa's forecast: warm to hot conditions dominate, while the west and south coasts remain cool. Mixed reactions surface online.

“What’s going on?”: Casual day at Stellies sparks confusion in TikTok video

“What’s going on?”: Casual day at Stellies sparks confusion in TikTok video

People

a month ago

Orange-clad gents running through Stellies have left Mzansi wondering about the unusual campus activity and its possible connection to student residence traditions.

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

‘Everything can’t be free’: Mzansi divided as R4.2 billion shutdown hits major SA university

Education

a month ago

CPUT withdrew its draft financial recovery plan after violent protests erupted on campuses, amid fierce online debate over student debt and fees.

“Thanks for the clarity”: KZN lawyer explains when SA law allows secret recordings, Mzansi reacts

“Thanks for the clarity”: KZN lawyer explains when SA law allows secret recordings, Mzansi reacts

People

a month ago

Durban lawyer, Dharini Rangasamy, clarifies South Africa's recording laws on on social media, addressing consent issues and common misconceptions.

“Yah neh, this guy?”: SA reacts as ‘multi-millionaire’ BMW driver gives lady cash in new video

“Yah neh, this guy?”: SA reacts as ‘multi-millionaire’ BMW driver gives lady cash in new video

People

a month ago

A self-proclaimed millionaire BMW driver has drawn fresh attention after giving a woman R100, with South Africans debating his latest public appearance.

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

“Are teachers nurses now?”: SA questions policy on teachers’ responsibility for pregnant learners

Education

a month ago

A Mzansi woman's reaction to a policy requiring teacher support for pregnant learners ignites fierce online debate over roles and responsibilities in education.

“We’ve heard that for years”: SA outraged as Mzansi man breaks down new smoking laws in TikTok video

“We’ve heard that for years”: SA outraged as Mzansi man breaks down new smoking laws in TikTok video

South Africa

a month ago

South Africa's proposed smoking bill could ban smoking in public, impose plain packs for cigarettes, and tighten vaping regulations, sparking outrage among citizens.

“This is peak greed”: SARS angers Mzansi with closure of tax loophole for married couples

“This is peak greed”: SARS angers Mzansi with closure of tax loophole for married couples

People

a month ago

SARS has closed a key tax benefit for married couples, imposing donation tax on asset transfers, sparking outrage among South Africans facing potential tax bills.

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