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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

"Is this AI?": Social media reacts as man re-enacts Helen Zille pothole stunt in Viral TikTok video

"Is this AI?": Social media reacts as man re-enacts Helen Zille pothole stunt in Viral TikTok video

People

a month ago

"They wanted to get married": Burgersfort couple’s wedding dance TikTok clip melts Mzansi's heart

"They wanted to get married": Burgersfort couple’s wedding dance TikTok clip melts Mzansi's heart

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Are you okay up there?”: Randburg woman uses KFC takeaway for Sunday stew, Mzansi loses it

“Are you okay up there?”: Randburg woman uses KFC takeaway for Sunday stew, Mzansi loses it

People

a month ago

SA travel influencer shares airport tips in TikTok video to help first-time flyers beat anxiety

SA travel influencer shares airport tips in TikTok video to help first-time flyers beat anxiety

People

a month ago

Mbombela High Court orders RAF to pay domestic worker R330,000 after no-payslip dispute

Mbombela High Court orders RAF to pay domestic worker R330,000 after no-payslip dispute

South Africa

a month ago

“This is so cool”: Volkswagen SA employees form human VW logo in YouTube clip to mark 75 years

Cars and Tech

a month ago

“They’ve found us": SA reacts after Garden Route is ranked the world’s best road trip in 2026

“They’ve found us": SA reacts after Garden Route is ranked the world’s best road trip in 2026

South Africa

a month ago

South Africa's Garden Route is crowned the world's top road trip in 2026, outshining Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway, igniting local pride and joy.

"Congratulations auntie": Benoni woman celebrates 101st birthday at local care home

"Congratulations auntie": Benoni woman celebrates 101st birthday at local care home

People

a month ago

Benoni great-grandmother Bettie Olivier celebrated her 101st birthday with love, laughter, and music, inspiring all with her heartfelt message of faith and grace.

Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

South Africa

a month ago

A blue light brigade has sparked outrage after footage showed them illegally using the oncoming lane to bypass traffic, igniting fierce debate among South Africans.

“This is beautiful”: SA reacts as Zulu students shut down Joburg street in proud Shembe display

“This is beautiful”: SA reacts as Zulu students shut down Joburg street in proud Shembe display

South Africa

a month ago

Zulu students in Braamfontein celebrated culture with vibrant dance and trumpet performances, igniting pride and joy among fellow students at Wits.

SA woman shares emotional security guard to PhD journey in Instagram video, Mzansi inspired

SA woman shares emotional security guard to PhD journey in Instagram video, Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

a month ago

North West University lecturer Mumsy Boikanyo has moved Mzansi after sharing her journey from working as a security officer to earning her PhD in an Instagram video

"This is a lot": Biological parents of Florida IVF mix-up baby Shea confirmed after DNA testing

"This is a lot": Biological parents of Florida IVF mix-up baby Shea confirmed after DNA testing

Family and Relationships

a month ago

US couple Tiffany Score and Steven Mills confirm DNA tests reveal baby Shea's biological parents, raising new questions amid legal battles with a now-closed clinic.

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

People

a month ago

Swanie bravely tackled the RocoMamas spicy wings challenge using ice cubes for relief. His clever strategy and hilarious moments have made waves on social media.

“I feel spoiled": US woman stunned by full service at Mzansi petrol station in viral Instagram video

“I feel spoiled": US woman stunned by full service at Mzansi petrol station in viral Instagram video

People

a month ago

An American woman experienced South African petrol station service, where attendants handled everything while she sat in her car, marveling at the hospitality.

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts as Sue Duminy’s viral video shows life after divorce from JP

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts as Sue Duminy’s viral video shows life after divorce from JP

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Sue Duminy goes viral, showcasing her inspiring journey from heartbreak to a stunning glow-up and new love after splitting from JP Duminy in 2025.

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