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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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"God is great": KZN rehab staff celebrate stroke patient’s incredible recovery at Nurture iLembe

"God is great": KZN rehab staff celebrate stroke patient’s incredible recovery at Nurture iLembe

People

28 days ago

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

South Africa

28 days ago

"It is hard": SA man living with kidney disease shows reality of being sick and poor

"It is hard": SA man living with kidney disease shows reality of being sick and poor

People

28 days ago

“A leader doing that?”: SA TikToker Owamie calls out Julius Malema over Mazwi kidnapping retweet

“A leader doing that?”: SA TikToker Owamie calls out Julius Malema over Mazwi kidnapping retweet

People

28 days ago

Inside Johann Rupert's Franschhoek Motor Museum where 80 rare cars are on display

Inside Johann Rupert's Franschhoek Motor Museum where 80 rare cars are on display

Cars and Tech

28 days ago

“I was going to go back home”: Woman narrowly escapes cobra encounter in TikTok video

“I was going to go back home”: Woman narrowly escapes cobra encounter in TikTok video

People

28 days ago

“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

South Africa

28 days ago

A viral throwback clip of Nelson Mandela speaking fluent Afrikaans reignites South Africa's debate on his legacy, sparking strong reactions across Mzansi.

“I passed, 30% pass rate": Mzansi content creator challenges citizens' knowledge in viral Insta clip

“I passed, 30% pass rate": Mzansi content creator challenges citizens' knowledge in viral Insta clip

People

28 days ago

Content creator Stian Oosthuizen's viral quiz tests South Africans' knowledge of their nation, revealing surprising gaps in local history and trivia.

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

Women Empowerment

28 days ago

Janet Kamenda, a female truck driver, wows social media with her impressive reversing skills in a pink Volvo. Discover her journey in a male-dominated industry.

"Does he send money?": Woman ditches real men for AI bae in TikTok video, Mzansi in mixed feelings

"Does he send money?": Woman ditches real men for AI bae in TikTok video, Mzansi in mixed feelings

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A South African TikToker sparks debate as she shares her chat with an AI boyfriend, highlighting the blend of humour and unease in modern relationships.

"My blood is boiling": CCTV clip of armed robber in 'safe neighbourhood' leaves Mzansi furious

"My blood is boiling": CCTV clip of armed robber in 'safe neighbourhood' leaves Mzansi furious

South Africa

28 days ago

A Facebook video showing CCTV footage of an armed robbery in a posh Mzansi neighbourhood has left South Africans deeply concerned about safety across the country

"Fighting for a woman": Kruger National Park video of male lions fighting over female takes SA out

"Fighting for a woman": Kruger National Park video of male lions fighting over female takes SA out

South Africa

29 days ago

Two male lions hilariously brawl over a lioness on a slippery tar road in Kruger National Park, leaving visitors in stitches as they struggle for footing.

“We have a beautiful country”: Viral Facebook post warns SA is “no longer safe” for tourists

“We have a beautiful country”: Viral Facebook post warns SA is “no longer safe” for tourists

South Africa

30 days ago

Go Travel's tongue-in-cheek post claims Mzansi is "dangerously addictive" for travellers, highlighting scenic traps, delightful wildlife, and food experiences.

"Absolutely brilliant": Mzansi women build software to shield R82 billion from fraud every month

"Absolutely brilliant": Mzansi women build software to shield R82 billion from fraud every month

Cars and Tech

a month ago

South African engineers Thalia Pillay and Carla Wilby built an anti-fraud startup from a living room, now protecting R82 billion monthly in 70 countries.

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

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Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Money

a month ago

Reinet's net asset value surges to R127.8 billion; explore Johann Rupert's investment strategies and the evolution from tobacco roots to global financial influence.

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