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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

643 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Oh my gosh": Mzansi reacts to pothole so deep it swallowed an old man's walking stick in viral clip

“Oh my gosh": Mzansi reacts to pothole so deep it swallowed an old man's walking stick in viral clip

People

a month ago

How one SA man’s stubborn search for answers unlocked a cancer treatment first

How one SA man’s stubborn search for answers unlocked a cancer treatment first

People

a month ago

From dagga runner to mountain guide: How KZN man built a tourism empire in the Drakensberg

From dagga runner to mountain guide: How KZN man built a tourism empire in the Drakensberg

People

a month ago

"We trusted you": Mzansi reacts after TikToker humbled by RocoMamas hot wings challenge

"We trusted you": Mzansi reacts after TikToker humbled by RocoMamas hot wings challenge

People

a month ago

"They must be related": Mzansi reacts to Gen Mkhwanazi's 'twin' who wore number 11 at Kaizer Chiefs

"They must be related": Mzansi reacts to Gen Mkhwanazi's 'twin' who wore number 11 at Kaizer Chiefs

People

a month ago

"Getting paid peanuts": SA talent manager breaks down streaming platforms' pay for 1 million plays

"Getting paid peanuts": SA talent manager breaks down streaming platforms' pay for 1 million plays

People

a month ago

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

Education

a month ago

Mzansi TikToker Lepang In Tech highlights six free Harvard AI and tech courses, empowering South Africans amid a 43.8% youth unemployment crisis.

"Seeking a US visa": Activist Petrus Sitho takes his fight for farm murder victims to the US embassy

"Seeking a US visa": Activist Petrus Sitho takes his fight for farm murder victims to the US embassy

People

a month ago

Activist Petrus Sitho pays tribute to nine-year-old Kayla Meyer on the anniversary of her tragic death, sparking mixed reactions from South Africans on social media.

“I know that voice”: Rachel John's date TikTok clip has Mzansi playing detective over familiar voice

“I know that voice”: Rachel John's date TikTok clip has Mzansi playing detective over familiar voice

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Rachel John posted a 'get ready with me' TikTok on 14 April 2026 and a familiar voice in the background had Mzansi pointing straight at Springbok captain Siya Kolisi

“Marketing genius": Helen Zille grabs a paddle and takes on the City of Joburg over flooded streets

“Marketing genius": Helen Zille grabs a paddle and takes on the City of Joburg over flooded streets

Politics

a month ago

Helen Zille kayaks through flooded Johannesburg streets, spotlighting crumbling infrastructure as the city’s spending on repairs plummets to just 26%.

8-year-old Umlazi chess star selected for four international tournaments needs financial support

8-year-old Umlazi chess star selected for four international tournaments needs financial support

People

a month ago

An 8-year-old girl placed third at the national chess championships, earning a place on the Mzansi team for international tournaments. Family cannot afford the costs

"I thought SAPS earn more": Boni reviews metro police officer’s payslip, and leaves Mzansi buzzing

"I thought SAPS earn more": Boni reviews metro police officer’s payslip, and leaves Mzansi buzzing

People

a month ago

Boni Xaba reviews a metro constable's payslip, revealing surprising salaries that divide South Africa. Mzansi debates pay disparities among law enforcement.

"Big ups to the graduates": Mzansi reacts to Zulu graduates who popped off on campus in TikTok clip

"Big ups to the graduates": Mzansi reacts to Zulu graduates who popped off on campus in TikTok clip

People

a month ago

Zulu engineering graduates from CPUT sent Mzansi into a frenzy with a pop-off outside the Bellville Campus Major Sports Hall during the 2026 Autumn Graduation

“It's a cultural thing": Mzansi reacts to foreigner's praise of Capetonians' kindness in TikTok clip

“It's a cultural thing": Mzansi reacts to foreigner's praise of Capetonians' kindness in TikTok clip

People

a month ago

A foreigner visiting Cape Town shares her uplifting experience of receiving daily compliments from locals, showcasing the city's warm and genuine culture of kindness

"It's worth it”: Nigerian woman claims R8K-a-month Pretoria apartment beats Lagos rentals hands down

"It's worth it”: Nigerian woman claims R8K-a-month Pretoria apartment beats Lagos rentals hands down

People

a month ago

A Nigerian woman touring a one-bedroom apartment at The Blyde in Pretoria East went viral after comparing its monthly rent to the crushing cost of renting in Lagos

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