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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

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"My favourite couple": Mzansi can’t get enough of loved-up couple’s Zep dance

"My favourite couple": Mzansi can’t get enough of loved-up couple’s Zep dance

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"This leader is underpaid": IT team leader salary breakdown leaves South Africans stunned

"This leader is underpaid": IT team leader salary breakdown leaves South Africans stunned

Cars and Tech

2 months ago

"Cars are becoming plastic": Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating spark alarm after awful crash test

"Cars are becoming plastic": Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating spark alarm after awful crash test

Cars and Tech

2 months ago

“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react

“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react

People

2 months ago

"Why call it a kokorot?": Afrikaans words have Mzansi laughing as comic language lesson goes viral

"Why call it a kokorot?": Afrikaans words have Mzansi laughing as comic language lesson goes viral

People

2 months ago

"In a township?": R2.5 million Soweto house leaves Mzansi stunned as post sparks debate

"In a township?": R2.5 million Soweto house leaves Mzansi stunned as post sparks debate

South Africa

2 months ago

"He can't be trusted": Young woman’s post about absent father leaves readers emotional

"He can't be trusted": Young woman’s post about absent father leaves readers emotional

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young woman’s viral Reddit post about losing her mother and growing up without her father sparks emotional reactions and debate about parental responsibility

"No one asked for it”: Mzansi cheers as $70M Melania Trump documentary is pulled from theatres

"No one asked for it”: Mzansi cheers as $70M Melania Trump documentary is pulled from theatres

South Africa

2 months ago

Melania Trump’s $70 million documentary was removed from South African cinemas amid global backlash and weak ticket sales across the US & the world

“I disagree”: Mzansi reacts as Mom teaches daughter a lesson by making her walk to school

“I disagree”: Mzansi reacts as Mom teaches daughter a lesson by making her walk to school

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A mom’s decision to make her daughter walk to school to teach respect sparked intense reactions and a nationwide parenting debate across social media

“Big ups to figherfighters”: Table Mountain fire forces evacuations as crews battle the blaze

“Big ups to figherfighters”: Table Mountain fire forces evacuations as crews battle the blaze

South Africa

2 months ago

A wildfire broke out on Table Mountain, prompting evacuations and firefighting efforts as smoke spread across Cape Town. Authorities issued urgent safety warnings

Bridgerton African premier Sees Korean Influencer Turn Heads with Asian & Mzansi inspired outfit

Bridgerton African premier Sees Korean Influencer Turn Heads with Asian & Mzansi inspired outfit

People

2 months ago

Fashion influencer Chunhee Kim turns heads with a bold Korean-African style blend at Netflix’s Bridgerton Season 4 AfroCouture Masquerade premiere in Cape Town

“Be grateful”: Mzansi react as worker's payslip reveals struggle despite qualifications & experience

“Be grateful”: Mzansi react as worker's payslip reveals struggle despite qualifications & experience

People

2 months ago

A South African man’s viral payslip has sparked debate after revealing low earnings despite qualifications, years of experience and ongoing studies

“That city is rotten”: Mzansi fuming after Bulgarian fugitive found living low-key life Cape Town

“That city is rotten”: Mzansi fuming after Bulgarian fugitive found living low-key life Cape Town

South Africa

2 months ago

A viral report by Cool Story Bru claims an international fugitive wanted by Interpol was living freely and working at a luxury gym in Constantia, Cape Town

“Master Never Disappoints”: Mzansi React as Cop is left speechless by petrol attendant’s Zep dance

“Master Never Disappoints”: Mzansi React as Cop is left speechless by petrol attendant’s Zep dance

People

2 months ago

A South African police officer was left bewildered after a petrol attendant performed a spicy Zep dance in his path, turning a routine stop into a viral moment

"I poured money into this country": American woman furious after Home Affairs denied visa extension

"I poured money into this country": American woman furious after Home Affairs denied visa extension

People

2 months ago

An American citizen living in Cape Town went viral after claiming Home Affairs unfairly rejected her visa extension, leaving her considering overstaying

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