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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

Author's articles

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

US

a month ago

Cape Town kicks off R1.1 billion smart water meter rollout starting in Bellville

Cape Town kicks off R1.1 billion smart water meter rollout starting in Bellville

South Africa

a month ago

"This is diabolical": Cape Flats hijackers hang dogs on R300 to lure and rob unsuspecting motorists

"This is diabolical": Cape Flats hijackers hang dogs on R300 to lure and rob unsuspecting motorists

South Africa

a month ago

"I'm heartbroken": Community mourns after Matric learner collapses and dies en route to school

"I'm heartbroken": Community mourns after Matric learner collapses and dies en route to school

People

a month ago

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

Industry

a month ago

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

Industry

a month ago

Bangladesh TikTok video shows father shield baby under moving train at Bhairab Railway Station

Bangladesh TikTok video shows father shield baby under moving train at Bhairab Railway Station

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A father in Bangladesh shielded his one-year-old son under a moving train at Bhairab Railway Station after the child fell from the platform onto the tracks

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

People

a month ago

Cape Town's Matthew Ravell reveals Shado's winter slippers from R80, sparking local interest. Discover stylish and cosy options for the chilly season.

"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut

"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African woman shares her painful story of abandonment by her mother and the struggle to build her life alone, moving many in Mzansi to empathise.

CPUT launches fraud investigation as failed student walks stage and takes another student's degree

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CPUT launches fraud investigation as failed student walks stage and takes another student's degree

People

a month ago

Man who failed his studies attended a CPUT graduation ceremony in Cape Town and collected a certificate belonging to another student who was turned away at the door

“R100K a month is not enough”: Cape Town mom breaks down her family’s budget in viral Instagram clip

“R100K a month is not enough”: Cape Town mom breaks down her family’s budget in viral Instagram clip

People

a month ago

A Somerset West strategist reveals why a R100,000 salary fails to sustain a family in Mzansi, detailing budgets and expenses in a revealing Instagram video.

"A 'people-centred' leader": Helen Zille's Shoprite Usave run has Mzansi saying 'she's one of us'

"A 'people-centred' leader": Helen Zille's Shoprite Usave run has Mzansi saying 'she's one of us'

People

a month ago

Helen Zille's grocery shopping at Shoprite Usave captures South Africans' hearts as they relate to the politician amid her Johannesburg mayoral campaign.

“You're so amazing": SA reacts as Rachel cooks for Siya Kolisi's sister in TikTok video

“You're so amazing": SA reacts as Rachel cooks for Siya Kolisi's sister in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Rachel Kolisi captivated Mzansi with her heartfelt TikTok video of cooking butter chicken for Liphelo Madlingozi, showcasing the family's deep bond and love.

"She has no car?": UK Thanos confronts neighbour parking in her rented space in viral TikTok video

"She has no car?": UK Thanos confronts neighbour parking in her rented space in viral TikTok video

People

a month ago

Viral TikTok star UK Thanos hilariously confronts a neighbour using her rented parking bay, sparking laughter and support from Mzansi over her rightful claim.

“Misleading”: Mzansi reacts after 6 SA cities rank among world’s most dangerous in global report

“Misleading”: Mzansi reacts after 6 SA cities rank among world’s most dangerous in global report

South Africa

a month ago

A 2026 Global Urban Safety Statistics report ranked Pietermaritzburg as the world’s most dangerous city with five other Mzansi cities also making the top 50 list

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