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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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“I miss the peace”: 2009 vs 2026 pictures of Khayelitsha leave SA heartbroken in TikTok post

“I miss the peace”: 2009 vs 2026 pictures of Khayelitsha leave SA heartbroken in TikTok post

South Africa

a month ago

"Owner is dramatic": Unusual surveillance camera inside SA minibus taxi leaves Mzansi in stitches

"Owner is dramatic": Unusual surveillance camera inside SA minibus taxi leaves Mzansi in stitches

South Africa

a month ago

"But you have Harry Potter": Ghana Juju man leaves England fans stressed during World Cup game

"But you have Harry Potter": Ghana Juju man leaves England fans stressed during World Cup game

People

a month ago

"What the helly?": Mysterious black smoke rings spotted over Paarl not what Mzansi thought

"What the helly?": Mysterious black smoke rings spotted over Paarl not what Mzansi thought

South Africa

a month ago

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

"What an absolute star": Mzansi teen stuns nation with brilliant water project bound for Sweden

Education

a month ago

“Magogo, you’re so messy”: Mzansi reacts as Helen Zille throws shade at ANC in TikTok video

“Magogo, you’re so messy”: Mzansi reacts as Helen Zille throws shade at ANC in TikTok video

Politics

a month ago

"What do they invest in?": Nigerian businessman receive backlash after urging citizens to boycott SA

"What do they invest in?": Nigerian businessman receive backlash after urging citizens to boycott SA

People

a month ago

Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema called for a full economic boycott of South Africa after repeated "xenophobic attacks" targeted Nigerian nationals living in the country.

"Age is just a number": KZN woman graduates from UNISA at 41 leaving Mzansi inspired

"Age is just a number": KZN woman graduates from UNISA at 41 leaving Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

a month ago

A 41-year-old woman from Nqutu in KZN shared her UNISA graduation on Facebook and inspired hundreds of South Africans to believe it is never too late to study.

"Beautiful scene": Young gent secures job after handing CV to Gabon president in Instagram video

"Beautiful scene": Young gent secures job after handing CV to Gabon president in Instagram video

People

a month ago

A determined job seeker secured employment after handing his CV to Gabon President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema during a public manifestation, stunning social media.

“Nothing wrong with pyjamas”: SA parents share mixed reactions after Cape Town school bans sleepwear

“Nothing wrong with pyjamas”: SA parents share mixed reactions after Cape Town school bans sleepwear

South Africa

a month ago

A Cape Town primary school bans parents from wearing pyjamas during morning drop-offs, sparking mixed reactions on social media about dress code regulations.

“Hope no one is injured”: SA reacts to TikTok video of 4 explosions at Durban Harbour

“Hope no one is injured”: SA reacts to TikTok video of 4 explosions at Durban Harbour

South Africa

a month ago

Four explosions were reported at Durban Harbour in KwaZulu-Natal, with emergency services on the scene and South Africans reacting with concern online.

"Nothing beats parents' joy": SA in tears after proud parents visit son’s home for the first time

"Nothing beats parents' joy": SA in tears after proud parents visit son’s home for the first time

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Joburg gent moved South Africa after sharing an Instagram post of his parents visiting his home for the first time, with his mother’s reaction going viral.

"No DNA, just RSA": SA beats Kenya to become Africa’s most competitive economy in 2026 IMD rankings

"No DNA, just RSA": SA beats Kenya to become Africa’s most competitive economy in 2026 IMD rankings

Economy

a month ago

South Africa ranked 54th in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, moving up 10 places and overtaking Kenya to become the most competitive economy in Africa

"Saved me from myself": Recovering addict Bongi honours Mr Moloto as a father

"Saved me from myself": Recovering addict Bongi honours Mr Moloto as a father

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Bongi Namane honoured LADGAC founder Ntate Moloto on Father’s Day, saying he saved him from himself, and South Africa declared LADGAC a national treasure.

"Old age is a trip": SA jokes as Fourways Mall security guard saves legend PJ Powers from herself

"Old age is a trip": SA jokes as Fourways Mall security guard saves legend PJ Powers from herself

People

a month ago

Music icon PJ Powers shared how a security guard waited beside her car after she walked away with the door wide open and made sure all her valuables were safe.

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