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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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1 of SA’s most-visited heritage destinations: Cost of take family to Sterkfontein Caves in 2026

1 of SA’s most-visited heritage destinations: Cost of take family to Sterkfontein Caves in 2026

South Africa

21 days ago

US Embassy invites SA matric learners eyeing American universities to Joburg fair

US Embassy invites SA matric learners eyeing American universities to Joburg fair

Education

21 days ago

“Well done": Venda woman achieves dream of becoming a psychiatrist after years of fighting

“Well done": Venda woman achieves dream of becoming a psychiatrist after years of fighting

Women Empowerment

21 days ago

“SA is a lekker country”: SPAR heritage tour video of vibey Eastern Cape staff leaves Mzansi amused

“SA is a lekker country”: SPAR heritage tour video of vibey Eastern Cape staff leaves Mzansi amused

People

21 days ago

"Welcome to SA": Joburg woman discovers her number plate was cloned, Mzansi left stunned

"Welcome to SA": Joburg woman discovers her number plate was cloned, Mzansi left stunned

People

21 days ago

“This is sad”: Mamelodi tuckshop owner allegedly closes after extortionists demand a share

“This is sad”: Mamelodi tuckshop owner allegedly closes after extortionists demand a share

People

21 days ago

“This is insane”: Cool Story Bru breaks down new iPhone costs in SA vs other countries

“This is insane”: Cool Story Bru breaks down new iPhone costs in SA vs other countries

Cars and Tech

21 days ago

Cool Story Bru’s projected iPhone prices in South Africa have viewers stunned, with the base model tipped to top R50,000—far more than overseas, sparking outrage.

“It’s the diversity for me”: Flash mob at SA mall lights up TikTok

“It’s the diversity for me”: Flash mob at SA mall lights up TikTok

South Africa

21 days ago

Clicks South Africa’s flash mob at a local mall delighted shoppers, as dancers and a security guard celebrated Mzansi’s diversity and rainbow nation spirit.

SA students surprise res Auntie with birthday cake to show their love

SA students surprise res Auntie with birthday cake to show their love

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

South African tertiary students surprised their residence cleaner with a birthday cake, celebrating the woman they affectionately call their Res Auntie.

“It’s missing something”: Drone display recreates Twin Towers in honour of 9/11

“It’s missing something”: Drone display recreates Twin Towers in honour of 9/11

US

21 days ago

A New York drone display recreated the Twin Towers with 2,977 lights before 9/11’s 25th anniversary, prompting mixed reactions and fierce public online debate.

"This is weird": Bride goes ahead with wedding after groom calls it off 7 days before

"This is weird": Bride goes ahead with wedding after groom calls it off 7 days before

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

Katherine Jones turned her cancelled Tuscany wedding into a three-day celebration with 30 loved ones, going viral after sharing her solo wedding story online.

Talking drone becomes lifeline for stranded hiker during 14-hour Table Mountain rescue

Talking drone becomes lifeline for stranded hiker during 14-hour Table Mountain rescue

People

21 days ago

A 20-year-old hiker spent the night stranded after losing his trail on Table Mountain, prompting a complex rescue involving specialist rope teams and an EMS drone.

“Robot was open”: Police and Coca-Cola truck accident video sparks fierce debate

“Robot was open”: Police and Coca-Cola truck accident video sparks fierce debate

South Africa

21 days ago

A police truck collided with a Coca-Cola delivery vehicle during convoy movement, leaving Mzansi divided over traffic lights, emergency vehicles and responsibility.

“A Degree means nothing”: Mzansi AI engineer breaks down private university job placement data

“A Degree means nothing”: Mzansi AI engineer breaks down private university job placement data

Education

21 days ago

A Mzansi AI engineer shared job placement data from South Africa's top private universities, sparking a debate on graduate employment success rates.

"Shut it down": Former Anthropic employee warns AI has more than 10% chance of killing all humans

"Shut it down": Former Anthropic employee warns AI has more than 10% chance of killing all humans

World

21 days ago

A former Anthropic researcher warned that artificial intelligence carries a major risk of wiping out humanity within the next decade without safety solutions.

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