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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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“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

2 months ago

"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

2 months ago

“As long as it’s big”: Tech guy warns Mzansi shoppers about biggest TV buying mistake

“As long as it’s big”: Tech guy warns Mzansi shoppers about biggest TV buying mistake

Cars and Tech

2 months ago

"Mzansi has talent": Durban student uses tech invention to hold city accountable

"Mzansi has talent": Durban student uses tech invention to hold city accountable

Cars and Tech

2 months ago

“The internet is so unserious”: Mzansi man auditions to be Kristy Sarah’s next love

“The internet is so unserious”: Mzansi man auditions to be Kristy Sarah’s next love

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Love is a beautiful thing": Spur proposal has Mzansi in their feelings

"Love is a beautiful thing": Spur proposal has Mzansi in their feelings

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Taxis must be stopped": Teacher’s warning sparks alarm over scholar transport safety

"Taxis must be stopped": Teacher’s warning sparks alarm over scholar transport safety

South Africa

2 months ago

A teacher’s TikTok warns parents about unsafe scholar transport after 13 children died in a tragic minibus crash, sparking grief and concern across Mzansi.

“Flexing in the afterlife”: Tombstones listing degrees divide Mzansi

“Flexing in the afterlife”: Tombstones listing degrees divide Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A viral image of two Mzansi tombstones showing full academic and professional qualifications has sparked debate, with users sharing humour and admiration

“I have goosebumps”: Learners’ blazer war cry wows Mzansi

“I have goosebumps”: Learners’ blazer war cry wows Mzansi

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africans are stunned as Glenwood High School learners perform a perfect blazer war cry, showing timing, energy, and unmatched school spirit

"Football won": SA gent hails Senegal for “saving African football” after late win over Morocco

"Football won": SA gent hails Senegal for “saving African football” after late win over Morocco

South Africa

2 months ago

Senegal stunned Morocco in a dramatic AFCON final, winning with a last-minute goal. Fans praised the team for overcoming tough odds to lift the trophy.

“Proudly South African”: Mzansi hails helicopter heroes who rescued stranded Kruger guests

“Proudly South African”: Mzansi hails helicopter heroes who rescued stranded Kruger guests

South Africa

2 months ago

Heavy flooding in Kruger National Park left visitors stranded before SANParks launched an emergency helicopter rescue. Mzansi praised the rangers' bravery

"Even breathing is expensive in SA": Mzansi stunned by TikTok chef’s meatless shopping haul

"Even breathing is expensive in SA": Mzansi stunned by TikTok chef’s meatless shopping haul

People

2 months ago

A TikTok chef’s meatless grocery haul leaves South Africans stunned, sparking conversation about rising living costs and the struggle to cover household essentials

“Women are winning”: Woman blows her budget on stunning home glow-up, Mzansi inspired

“Women are winning”: Woman blows her budget on stunning home glow-up, Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

A woman’s budget meltdown during home renovations turned into a stunning makeover that has South Africans inspired and sharing their admiration online

“Afrikaans schools are great”: Mzansi gets goosebumps from high school’s thrilling cheer

“Afrikaans schools are great”: Mzansi gets goosebumps from high school’s thrilling cheer

Education

2 months ago

South Africans are loving a high school’s morning cheer, as learners’ energy, unity, and school spirit inspire pride and admiration across the country

“Best Malume ever”: Uncle rewards niece’s matric pass with an expensive surprise

“Best Malume ever”: Uncle rewards niece’s matric pass with an expensive surprise

People

2 months ago

A devoted uncle rewards his niece with an expensive gift after she passes matric, keeping a promise to support her education and celebrate her hard work

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