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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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Dr Anthony Fauci invokes fifth amendment during US senate hearing on Covid-19 origins

Dr Anthony Fauci invokes fifth amendment during US senate hearing on Covid-19 origins

US

2 days ago

“Well done security”: SA praises guards for kicking out man causing scene at SARS Klerksdorp offices

“Well done security”: SA praises guards for kicking out man causing scene at SARS Klerksdorp offices

People

2 days ago

"I am broken": Nigerian man breaks down in interview after fleeing anti migrant unrest in SA

"I am broken": Nigerian man breaks down in interview after fleeing anti migrant unrest in SA

Africa

2 days ago

WhatsApp rolls out new features for SA users, including full web support

WhatsApp rolls out new features for SA users, including full web support

South Africa

2 days ago

Mpophomeni families in KwaZulu-Natal turn to food gardens to survive hard times

Mpophomeni families in KwaZulu-Natal turn to food gardens to survive hard times

South Africa

2 days ago

“It’s a shame”: SA man criticises calls for government funding of spaza shops, sparks online debate

“It’s a shame”: SA man criticises calls for government funding of spaza shops, sparks online debate

People

2 days ago

“Speak for yourself”: Mzansi outraged as woman blasts March and March protesters over mosque raids

“Speak for yourself”: Mzansi outraged as woman blasts March and March protesters over mosque raids

People

2 days ago

A Mzansi woman criticises March and March protesters for disrespecting churches and mosques, igniting a heated debate about protest conduct and respect for worship.

“Don't let Mel Viljoen see this”: Mzansi woman shows self-checkout at PnP store in TikTok video

“Don't let Mel Viljoen see this”: Mzansi woman shows self-checkout at PnP store in TikTok video

People

2 days ago

Mzansi woman's video showcases new self-checkout tills at Pick n Pay, sparking mixed emotions among South Africans about convenience versus job loss.

“This is madness”: Mzansi outrage as Fish Hoek sand sculptor arrested over permit dispute

“This is madness”: Mzansi outrage as Fish Hoek sand sculptor arrested over permit dispute

People

2 days ago

Sand sculptor Lanele Xaba, known as John English, was arrested at Fish Hoek Beach over a permit dispute, highlighting challenges artists face with regulations.

“Let’s help this man”: Mzansi rallies to save blind SPCA hero’s eyesight through crowdfunding

“Let’s help this man”: Mzansi rallies to save blind SPCA hero’s eyesight through crowdfunding

People

3 days ago

Virginia SPCA's Peter urgently needs eye surgery due to severe cataracts. Despite years of rescuing animals, he faces costly treatment without aid.

“Love this”: Afrikaner family in America moves into first house with a yard

“Love this”: Afrikaner family in America moves into first house with a yard

Family and Relationships

3 days ago

An Afrikaner family in America shares their joy of moving from an apartment to a rental house, embracing new beginnings with a yard, space, and cherished traditions.

“That’s a tough one”: Mzansi reacts as SA man asks how to manage salary jump from R15k to R27k

“That’s a tough one”: Mzansi reacts as SA man asks how to manage salary jump from R15k to R27k

People

3 days ago

A 23-year-old South African shares his salary jump from R15,000 to R27,000 on Reddit, sparking a vibrant debate on budgeting, savings, and smart investments.

“Excuse to go hunting”: Mzansi reacts after biltong prices leave shoppers stunned

“Excuse to go hunting”: Mzansi reacts after biltong prices leave shoppers stunned

South Africa

3 days ago

South African shoppers are outraged over skyrocketing biltong prices trending on Reddit, with users comparing costs to local butchers amid lively debates.

"Flysafair drops, doesn't land": SA traveller compares landings of SA airlines, Mzansi reacts

"Flysafair drops, doesn't land": SA traveller compares landings of SA airlines, Mzansi reacts

South Africa

3 days ago

TikTok content creator Mpiloo compares landings of SA airlines Flysafair, Lift, Airlink, and SAA, sparking jokes over rough touchdowns and expert insights.

“Very valid comments”: Mzansi reacts to Cape Town man’s rant about Athlone Power Station

“Very valid comments”: Mzansi reacts to Cape Town man’s rant about Athlone Power Station

People

3 days ago

Cape Town's Johan de Meyer critiques city inaction on Athlone Power Station, highlighting missed opportunities and community stagnation as Mzansi reacts.

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