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/TimesLIVE. Jim has several years of experience covering social justice, crime and community stories. You can reach him at jim.mohlala@briefly.co.za

57 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

Author's articles

"“Looks so peaceful": Village beachfront homes in the Eastern Cape leave Mzansi in awe

"“Looks so peaceful": Village beachfront homes in the Eastern Cape leave Mzansi in awe

South Africa

3 days ago

“Is This Not Heaven?”: SA Man Stuns Mzansi With Virtual Tour of World’s Best Airport

“Is This Not Heaven?”: SA Man Stuns Mzansi With Virtual Tour of World’s Best Airport

People

3 days ago

“Recognition is important”: Mzansi moved as long-serving employee receives unexpected reward

“Recognition is important”: Mzansi moved as long-serving employee receives unexpected reward

People

3 days ago

“Give that man a beer”: Man’s ‘headless’ stunt at traffic light leaves South Africans stunned

“Give that man a beer”: Man’s ‘headless’ stunt at traffic light leaves South Africans stunned

People

3 days ago

“Your neighbours have a big cat”: Mzansi reacts after man encounters leopard on his driveway

“Your neighbours have a big cat”: Mzansi reacts after man encounters leopard on his driveway

People

3 days ago

“The country’s most adored”: Mzansi moved as petrol attendants shower “KwaMfana” with love

“The country’s most adored”: Mzansi moved as petrol attendants shower “KwaMfana” with love

People

4 days ago

“What a beautiful send-off”: Community unites to honour two learners killed in Vaal crash

“What a beautiful send-off”: Community unites to honour two learners killed in Vaal crash

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

Church members lead a moving brass procession in Sebokeng to honour two learners killed in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport crash, captured in a viral video

“Looks like two different people”: Woman shares skin transformation after cutting sugar

“Looks like two different people”: Woman shares skin transformation after cutting sugar

People

4 days ago

A woman posted before-and-after photos on Facebook showing how cutting sugar from her diet helped clear and brighten her skin, sparking thousands of reactions

"You are amazing": Mzansi cheers as Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend brings kickboxing to township youth

"You are amazing": Mzansi cheers as Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend brings kickboxing to township youth

People

7 days ago

Mzansi cheers as Springbok captain Siya Kolisi’s alleged girlfriend, teaches kickboxing to kasi kids on the beach, inspiring youth with discipline and fun

“Mzansi has the best words”: SA, UK and Canada friends compare English words in viral video

“Mzansi has the best words”: SA, UK and Canada friends compare English words in viral video

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

A viral video shows three friends from South Africa, the UK and Canada comparing everyday words, sparking laughter as local slang confuses international viewers

“I thought I’ve seen it all”: Woman goes viral for luggage hack that left her breathless

“I thought I’ve seen it all”: Woman goes viral for luggage hack that left her breathless

People

7 days ago

A Mzansi woman went viral after wearing almost all her clothes at once to avoid luggage fees. Mzansi reacted with laughter and disbelief at her creative travel hack

“Go to Khayelitsha”: Mzansi in stitches after chef accuses thieves of stealing Cape Town potholes

“Go to Khayelitsha”: Mzansi in stitches after chef accuses thieves of stealing Cape Town potholes

People

7 days ago

A visiting chef left Mzansi laughing after joking that Cape Town’s potholes were “stolen” by thieves, sparking digs about the city’s unusually smooth roads

“I’m not falling for this”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ 75% off Januworry sale

“I’m not falling for this”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ 75% off Januworry sale

People

7 days ago

South Africans react to Woolworths’ buy-two for 75% off sale. Shoppers questions the timing of the massive discounts on leftover festive items during Januworry

“This isn’t even AI”: Cape Town woman blown away by strong winds in viral video

“This isn’t even AI”: Cape Town woman blown away by strong winds in viral video

People

8 days ago

A Cape Town woman battled fierce winds outside municipal offices, losing her bag. The viral video left Mzansi laughing at the city’s relentless gusts

"The energy is wild": Kenyan learners’ amapiano dance wins hearts across Africa

"The energy is wild": Kenyan learners’ amapiano dance wins hearts across Africa

South Africa

8 days ago

Kenyan school learners went viral after dancing to South African amapiano, with social media users praising their energy, rhythm and love for SA music across Africa

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