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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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“Bayede Cocomelon”: Mzansi reacts as Zulu kid with aura goes viral

“Bayede Cocomelon”: Mzansi reacts as Zulu kid with aura goes viral

People

30 days ago

Ballito doctor restores family’s 100-year-old Rolls-Royce in TikTok video

Ballito doctor restores family’s 100-year-old Rolls-Royce in TikTok video

Cars and Tech

30 days ago

"Pronunciation on point": SA impressed by UK podcaster's reaction to Netflix hit The Polygamist

"Pronunciation on point": SA impressed by UK podcaster's reaction to Netflix hit The Polygamist

People

30 days ago

“What was he doing there?”: SA divided as e-hailing driver gets robbed in Philippi

“What was he doing there?”: SA divided as e-hailing driver gets robbed in Philippi

South Africa

30 days ago

South African business giant Discovery was born from a single cup of coffee

South African business giant Discovery was born from a single cup of coffee

Industry

30 days ago

"I give it one week": SA woman celebrates opening of new spaza shop, sparking mixed reactions

"I give it one week": SA woman celebrates opening of new spaza shop, sparking mixed reactions

South Africa

30 days ago

"Southa did it better": TikTok video comparing SA matric dance to US prom sparks Mzansi pride

"Southa did it better": TikTok video comparing SA matric dance to US prom sparks Mzansi pride

South Africa

30 days ago

A viral social media video comparing South African matric dance to prom style that is held in America has Mzansi social media buzzing with reactions.

“This is so real”: Mzansi reacts as American missionary speaks about culture shocks in South Africa

“This is so real”: Mzansi reacts as American missionary speaks about culture shocks in South Africa

Confessions

30 days ago

American missionary Gabriel Thomas shares his culture shocks in South Africa, from domestic help to personal greetings, highlighting unique societal customs.

“Beautiful stuff”: Mzansi cheers for 20-year-old managing 10-hectare farm that supplies Woolworths

“Beautiful stuff”: Mzansi cheers for 20-year-old managing 10-hectare farm that supplies Woolworths

People

30 days ago

At just 20, Oratilwe Mauwane manages a 10-hectare farm in Tarlton, Gauteng, supplying Woolworths, inspiring South Africans with his impressive dedication.

“Doors are finally opening”: Mzansi overjoyed as SA woman hypes Uber delivery driver for being Xhosa

“Doors are finally opening”: Mzansi overjoyed as SA woman hypes Uber delivery driver for being Xhosa

People

30 days ago

A South African woman's social media post celebrating her local Uber Eats rider has stirred excitement among Mzansi users amid ongoing immigration debates.

"This is only the beginning": Chairperson of LACO Western Cape speaks at Cape Town march

"This is only the beginning": Chairperson of LACO Western Cape speaks at Cape Town march

South Africa

a month ago

On 30 June 2026, LACO's Sapho Mahilili led a pivotal anti-migrant protest in Cape Town, urging continued mobilisation against government inaction.

“Looking for trouble”: SA reacts after Cape Town marchers confront pro-immigration Joburg filmmaker

“Looking for trouble”: SA reacts after Cape Town marchers confront pro-immigration Joburg filmmaker

South Africa

a month ago

A Joburg filmmaker was confronted by anti-illegal immigration protesters outside the Western Cape provincial parliament on 30 June, sparking mixed reactions online

“We’re not surprised”: SA divided over Cape Town church's anti-xenophobia counter-protest

“We’re not surprised”: SA divided over Cape Town church's anti-xenophobia counter-protest

South Africa

a month ago

Tensions rise outside the Western Cape parliament as organisations demand action on illegal immigration and jobs, while church members advocate against xenophobia.

“None of his business”: Mzansi divided as Pastor Chris warns SA against targeting illegal foreigners

“None of his business”: Mzansi divided as Pastor Chris warns SA against targeting illegal foreigners

People

a month ago

Nigerian pastor Chris Oyakhilome told South Africans not to take the law into their own hands over illegal immigration, but his message was met with fierce backlash

“Be safe guys”: Heavy security vehicles spotted in Joburg CBD ahead of 30 June shutdown

“Be safe guys”: Heavy security vehicles spotted in Joburg CBD ahead of 30 June shutdown

South Africa

a month ago

Heavy private security vehicles were spotted patrolling the Joburg CBD on 28 June 2026 ahead of the national shutdown against illegal immigration planned for 30 June

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