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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

314 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

Author's articles

Prince William and Kate Break silence on Epstein file revelations as pressure mounts on royal family

Prince William and Kate Break silence on Epstein file revelations as pressure mounts on royal family

Europe

a month ago

Ghanaian man sends mansion money from Germany only to find a thatched house standing on his land

Ghanaian man sends mansion money from Germany only to find a thatched house standing on his land

Africa

a month ago

"Only meet at police station": Mzansi reacts after iPhone reseller loses R100K in armed robbery

"Only meet at police station": Mzansi reacts after iPhone reseller loses R100K in armed robbery

South Africa

a month ago

“And we still buy there every month”: Mzansi left shaking their heads after man shares Clicks bill

“And we still buy there every month”: Mzansi left shaking their heads after man shares Clicks bill

People

a month ago

Dad’s late-night search leads to AI epilepsy breakthrough that could change thousands of young lives

Dad’s late-night search leads to AI epilepsy breakthrough that could change thousands of young lives

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“And you ordered wrong things”: American tourist’s first Spur visit sparks debate over order choice

“And you ordered wrong things”: American tourist’s first Spur visit sparks debate over order choice

People

a month ago

"We will miss you": Glimpse of David Sejobe’s final resting place moves Mzansi as tributes pour in

"We will miss you": Glimpse of David Sejobe’s final resting place moves Mzansi as tributes pour in

People

a month ago

Images showing a glimpse of late cyclist and security guard David Sejobe’s final resting place moved South Africans as tributes continue to pour in nationwide

"We don't sound like that": Stand-up comedian catches heat for mocking South African accent

"We don't sound like that": Stand-up comedian catches heat for mocking South African accent

South Africa

a month ago

A stand-up comedian’s joke about the Mzansi accent has triggered backlash, reopening debates about cultural stereotypes, identity, and global misrepresentation

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react as BI Phakathi's generosity leaves gogo in tears

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react as BI Phakathi's generosity leaves gogo in tears

People

a month ago

BI Phakathi’s touching act of kindness toward a struggling Durban gogo has gone viral, leaving Mzansi emotional and praising his compassion over the poor

Placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia leave parents fuming as school admissions crisis deepens

Placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia leave parents fuming as school admissions crisis deepens

Education

a month ago

Parents in Akasia are demanding answers after school placement delays left learners without spaces, exposing deeper cracks in South Africa’s education system

"Well done stranger": SA woman stuns Mzansi after flaunting her first “big girl” apartment in the US

"Well done stranger": SA woman stuns Mzansi after flaunting her first “big girl” apartment in the US

People

a month ago

A South African woman living in the US wowed Mzansi after sharing a TikTok video of her first “big girl” apartment, sparking thousands of reactions online

SA gent flexes luxury London shopping spree, eyes R8 million Rolex at Harrods

SA gent flexes luxury London shopping spree, eyes R8 million Rolex at Harrods

People

a month ago

A 21-year-old Mzansi man in London went viral after sharing a luxury shopping spree at Harrods, hunting for a R8 million Rolex and sparking major debate online

“He’s going straight to heaven”: Body of beloved David Sejobe makes final run at Multichoice

“He’s going straight to heaven”: Body of beloved David Sejobe makes final run at Multichoice

People

a month ago

South Africans were moved after the body of David Sejobe arrived at Multichoice for a final farewell, where colleagues gathered in song, tears and honour

"Let’s go Zwarries": Teachers dominate TikTok with hilarious Zep dance clip, Mzansi in stitches

"Let’s go Zwarries": Teachers dominate TikTok with hilarious Zep dance clip, Mzansi in stitches

Education

a month ago

Teachers and learners from Hoërskool Zwartkop went viral with a montage of individual ZEP dance clips, proving the school is full of creativity and humour

"Humanity exists": Mourners gather at David Sejobe's home in Venda to honour the security guard

"Humanity exists": Mourners gather at David Sejobe's home in Venda to honour the security guard

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South Africans travelled to Venda to comfort the family of the late David Sejobe, with emotional scenes captured in a TikTok video that moved the nation

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