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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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"I hated their mojito:" Mzansi divided as SA gent shows biggest play park in Joburg in TikTok video

"I hated their mojito:" Mzansi divided as SA gent shows biggest play park in Joburg in TikTok video

South Africa

a month ago

"That’s visionary": Mzansi reacts as former teacher turns R240K package into a R7,2 billion empire

"That’s visionary": Mzansi reacts as former teacher turns R240K package into a R7,2 billion empire

People

a month ago

“Has he ever heard of Rabies?”: Cape Town Man Feeds Seal Mouth-to-Mouth as Mzansi Watch in Disbelief

“Has he ever heard of Rabies?”: Cape Town Man Feeds Seal Mouth-to-Mouth as Mzansi Watch in Disbelief

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"Rest in honour”: Mzansi reacts to display of unity for fallen Soweto officer in TikTok video

"Rest in honour”: Mzansi reacts to display of unity for fallen Soweto officer in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

Money

a month ago

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

People

a month ago

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

People

a month ago

A Joburg BMW driver blocked a taxi that was using the oncoming lane to skip traffic and South Africans praised him widely for standing his ground on the roads

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

People

a month ago

A Technology teacher went viral after his learners built working motorised amusement park ride models from cardboard and batteries for their class project

"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

"Please tell her": Activist dares Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha sewage pools in TikTok clip

People

a month ago

Social activist Lindi challenges DA chair Helen Zille to swim in Khayelitsha's raw sewage, highlighting years of ignored infrastructure issues and health risks.

"The hospitality is top-notch”: South Africans share pleasant experiences while visiting Zimbabwe

"The hospitality is top-notch”: South Africans share pleasant experiences while visiting Zimbabwe

People

a month ago

A Mzansi traveller's heartwarming journey through Zimbabwe reveals the nation's immense hospitality, challenging stereotypes and promoting unity against tribalism.

“I am not a king”: Nigerian Man at the Centre of KuGompo “King” scandal issues apology

“I am not a king”: Nigerian Man at the Centre of KuGompo “King” scandal issues apology

People

a month ago

Solomon Eziko apologises to the AmaRharhabe kingdom after his Igbo cultural appointment in KuGompo City was "mistaken" for a coronation and triggered violent unrest

“You are a superwoman": University student inspires Mzansi with her incredible five job hustle

“You are a superwoman": University student inspires Mzansi with her incredible five job hustle

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Hardworking Tshwane University of Technology student has gone viral online after sharing that she balances five different jobs while studying full time

"Where's the Army?": Mzansi reacts as woman gets robbed by baboon at a beach in viral clip

"Where's the Army?": Mzansi reacts as woman gets robbed by baboon at a beach in viral clip

People

a month ago

A baboon steals a woman's beach bag at a Cape Town beach, leaving her in shock. Witnesses attempt to help but the primate remains relentless in its quest for food.

"We make a lot of money”: Alexandra boy dancing with crates on Joburg roads reveals daily earnings

"We make a lot of money”: Alexandra boy dancing with crates on Joburg roads reveals daily earnings

People

a month ago

A schoolboy from Alexandra earns nearly R1,000 daily dancing on Johannesburg roads, all while keeping his parents unaware of his impressive earnings.

"You're a blessing": Mzansi reacts as BI Phakathi leaves single mom car guard in tears with huge tip

"You're a blessing": Mzansi reacts as BI Phakathi leaves single mom car guard in tears with huge tip

People

a month ago

BI Phakathi approached a single mom car guard at her parking lot and asked about the biggest tip she had ever received before changing her day completely

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