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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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“Could be a difficult process”: SA attorney warns parents about changing child’s surname in Mzansi

“Could be a difficult process”: SA attorney warns parents about changing child’s surname in Mzansi

South Africa

28 days ago

“The nerve”: SA fuming as Pretoria e-hailing driver allegedly discriminates against Tsonga passenger

“The nerve”: SA fuming as Pretoria e-hailing driver allegedly discriminates against Tsonga passenger

People

28 days ago

“God is always good”: Mzansi celebrates former G4S guard’s career glow-up at Grootvlei prison

“God is always good”: Mzansi celebrates former G4S guard’s career glow-up at Grootvlei prison

People

28 days ago

French dog Nova goes viral after correctly predicting FIFA World Cup matches

French dog Nova goes viral after correctly predicting FIFA World Cup matches

World

28 days ago

"We're a traumatised nation": SA relates to man's observations about Mzansi in Instagram video

"We're a traumatised nation": SA relates to man's observations about Mzansi in Instagram video

People

28 days ago

"Sandton of Venda": SA stunned by luxury mansions in Thohoyandou village in TikTok video

"Sandton of Venda": SA stunned by luxury mansions in Thohoyandou village in TikTok video

South Africa

29 days ago

“They made history”: Empire State Building couple pictured in handcuffs after wild proposal

“They made history”: Empire State Building couple pictured in handcuffs after wild proposal

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

Russian couple Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov climbed the Empire State Building, got engaged, and face felony charges after a dramatic mid-air proposal.

“We’ll support you”: SA cheers woman’s new spaza shop in TikTok video

“We’ll support you”: SA cheers woman’s new spaza shop in TikTok video

Women Empowerment

29 days ago

South African woman Sbongi opens her own spaza shop, gaining overwhelming support online after posting a TikTok video showcasing her journey amid recent unrest.

"This is bravery": SA in stitches after Joburg taxi sing along challenge falls flat

"This is bravery": SA in stitches after Joburg taxi sing along challenge falls flat

People

29 days ago

DJ Mikevonair brings a viral New York busking trend to Johannesburg taxis, belting out hits by Brenda Fassie and Tyla, but faces silent commuters.

“Reached sibling mode”: Eastern Cape parents’ fight for last piece of chicken leaves SA in stitches

“Reached sibling mode”: Eastern Cape parents’ fight for last piece of chicken leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

Cape Town woman Zethu Matyumza shares a hilarious clip of her elderly parents battling for chicken, prompting Hungry Lion to treat them to a meal.

“A great initiative”: SA impressed by George Municipality’s free bus programme for job seekers

“A great initiative”: SA impressed by George Municipality’s free bus programme for job seekers

South Africa

29 days ago

George municipality launches a Jobseekers Travel Voucher Programme, offering 7,500 unemployed residents six free bus trips to aid their job search efforts.

Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

Facts and lifehacks

29 days ago

Interviews that flow naturally signal genuine employer interest. Experts highlight signs like extended discussions about job roles as positive indicators.

"Very unrealistic approach": SA disputes chartered accountant's breakdown of R100K salary in Mzansi

"Very unrealistic approach": SA disputes chartered accountant's breakdown of R100K salary in Mzansi

South Africa

29 days ago

A South African chartered accountant breaks down why a R100000 monthly salary is not enough for a family of four after tax, bond, and school fees.

Canva down: Frustrations rise as users report upload errors worldwide

Canva down: Frustrations rise as users report upload errors worldwide

World

29 days ago

Canva experienced a major outage on July 2, disrupting thousands of users' ability to upload images and access projects, with lingering slow load times reported.

“No one’s topping this”: Daring proposal on New York’s Empire State Building ends in arrest

“No one’s topping this”: Daring proposal on New York’s Empire State Building ends in arrest

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

A Russian couple was arrested after proposing atop New York's Empire State Building, unfurling a love banner. Police footage captures the dramatic scene.

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