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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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Australia names 7 categories of foreigners exempt from citizenship test

Australia names 7 categories of foreigners exempt from citizenship test

World

a month ago

"Very privileged to see that": SA stunned as leopard strolls through lodge with guests nearby

"Very privileged to see that": SA stunned as leopard strolls through lodge with guests nearby

South Africa

a month ago

"Great gesture": Mzansi praises private emergency services team for helping truckers stuck in snow

"Great gesture": Mzansi praises private emergency services team for helping truckers stuck in snow

People

a month ago

"This is super crazy": Mzansi reacts as content creator hikes Franschhoek mountain to snowboard

"This is super crazy": Mzansi reacts as content creator hikes Franschhoek mountain to snowboard

People

a month ago

South Africa set to scrap prime interest rate for new SARB system

South Africa set to scrap prime interest rate for new SARB system

Economy

a month ago

Absa partners with EasyEquities to let 12 million customers invest via banking app

Absa partners with EasyEquities to let 12 million customers invest via banking app

Money

a month ago

“Why only now?”: New Sea Point Promenade rules in Cape Town spark mixed feelings in TikTok video

“Why only now?”: New Sea Point Promenade rules in Cape Town spark mixed feelings in TikTok video

South Africa

a month ago

Cape Town is introducing new rules for electric mobility devices on the Sea Point Promenade, including stricter requirements for rental companies.

"We're not police": SA woman fires back at Cachalia’s call to reclaim gang-affected communities

"We're not police": SA woman fires back at Cachalia’s call to reclaim gang-affected communities

People

a month ago

A Mzansi woman pushed back at the acting police minister after he called on residents to reclaim gang-affected communities following a deadly Reiger Park shooting

“Not taking us serious”: Gauteng government WIL programme with R0.00 stipend sparks outrage

“Not taking us serious”: Gauteng government WIL programme with R0.00 stipend sparks outrage

South Africa

a month ago

The Gauteng Department of e-Government is facing backlash after advertising a work exposure programme in Johannesburg that offers students no stipend at all.

From Domestic worker at 14 to award-winning doctor: The story of Dr Pamela Mahlangu

From Domestic worker at 14 to award-winning doctor: The story of Dr Pamela Mahlangu

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Dr Pamela Mahlangu once worked as a domestic worker in Durban to pay for school. She is now an award-winning doctor studying skin cancer treatment.

“Thanks for the plug”: Mzansi gent reveals earnings from grass cutting hustle in TikTok video

“Thanks for the plug”: Mzansi gent reveals earnings from grass cutting hustle in TikTok video

People

a month ago

A South African content creator breaks down exactly how much he earns mowing lawns with his own machine, sparking praise from thousands of followers online.

“This city is crazy”: Cape Town’s new Airbnb laws breakdown sparks mixed feelings

“This city is crazy”: Cape Town’s new Airbnb laws breakdown sparks mixed feelings

South Africa

a month ago

Cape Town's new by-law mandates Airbnb hosts to register, igniting fierce debate among South Africans on TikTok. The rules aim to regulate short-term rentals.

“Is it washing machine safe?”: SA gent’s can outfit spark mixed reactions on social media

“Is it washing machine safe?”: SA gent’s can outfit spark mixed reactions on social media

People

a month ago

Bestman, a Free State man, turns recycling disappointment into a creative fashion moment using cans, garnering laughs and admiration on social media.

“Not too late to give up”: Zim man’s Afrikaans lesson leaves Mzansi in stitches

“Not too late to give up”: Zim man’s Afrikaans lesson leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

a month ago

Zimbabwean gent, King of Sungura hilariously tackles Afrikaans with a preschool workbook, leaving South Africans laughing as he embarks on his challenge.

"This finished me": SA in stitches over learners’ morning greeting after teacher builds 6-room house

"This finished me": SA in stitches over learners’ morning greeting after teacher builds 6-room house

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Mznasi teacher’s video shows learners’ unique morning greeting honouring his achievement of building a house for his grandma, leaving Mzansi in stitches.

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