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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 (December 2025-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

1280 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Go to private hospital”: SA woman reportedly denied entry to collect meds for her migrant partner

“Go to private hospital”: SA woman reportedly denied entry to collect meds for her migrant partner

People

2 months ago

"He's going straight to jail": Mzansi reacts to CCTV hit and run on Sixty60 driver by Polo driver

"He's going straight to jail": Mzansi reacts to CCTV hit and run on Sixty60 driver by Polo driver

People

2 months ago

“Jonasi’s Joyce”: DJ Shakirax leads street procession in Dominican Republic TikTok video

“Jonasi’s Joyce”: DJ Shakirax leads street procession in Dominican Republic TikTok video

People

2 months ago

“He’s so humble”: Mzansi gushes over Nigerian man’s Cape Town culture shock TikTok video

“He’s so humble”: Mzansi gushes over Nigerian man’s Cape Town culture shock TikTok video

People

2 months ago

“Can never be me”: Mzansi left stunned as gender norms are shattered at Eastern Cape funeral

“Can never be me”: Mzansi left stunned as gender norms are shattered at Eastern Cape funeral

People

2 months ago

“Zim police don’t play”: Mzansi reacts to Zimbabwean man’s rant about rising crime back home

“Zim police don’t play”: Mzansi reacts to Zimbabwean man’s rant about rising crime back home

People

2 months ago

Tax season made simpler: A guide to avoid overpaying

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Tax season made simpler: A guide to avoid overpaying

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africa's 2026 tax season is here, with auto assessments issued by SARS. Insights reveal increased deduction caps and warn against potential overpayment.

Smart ID cards and passports set for home delivery in South Africa: A game-changer?

Smart ID cards and passports set for home delivery in South Africa: A game-changer?

South Africa

2 months ago

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says Smart ID cards and passports could soon be delivered to homes across South Africa as part of a digital transformation plan.

"The witching hour": Mzansi reacts after new data reveals deadliest time on SA roads for drivers

"The witching hour": Mzansi reacts after new data reveals deadliest time on SA roads for drivers

South Africa

2 months ago

New data reveals South African roads are most dangerous at 3am, with collision risks nearly doubling, leaving Mzansi buzzing with reactions online.

“This is beautiful”: Family’s funny BMW reveal for newly qualified doctor melts hearts in SA

“This is beautiful”: Family’s funny BMW reveal for newly qualified doctor melts hearts in SA

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African family surprises their sister with a brand new BMW in a heartwarming reveal, bringing smiles and pride to Mzansi as they celebrate together.

Snow falls in Eastern Cape as cold front sweeps through South Africa

Snow falls in Eastern Cape as cold front sweeps through South Africa

South Africa

2 months ago

Snow falls in the Eastern Cape as a cold front sweeps in, bringing strong winds and hazardous waves to KwaZulu-Natal. Fresh snow forecast for Maloti-Drakensberg.

We Buy Cars responds to backlash over Afrikaner refugee-themed advert

We Buy Cars responds to backlash over Afrikaner refugee-themed advert

South Africa

2 months ago

We Buy Cars faces backlash over an advert featuring Afrikaner refugees. The company insists mockery was never intended, emphasising its commitment to all communities

Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

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Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

Education

2 months ago

Professor Masilo France Machaba, once a barefoot schoolboy, now leads Unisa's NRF SARChI Chair in Big Data to transform mathematics education for struggling learners

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

Economy

2 months ago

South African salary earners saw a nominal pay rise in June 2026, but inflation eroded real incomes, with economists warning of further budget strain ahead.

“Are they African American now?”: SA refugees reunite with pet in US, Mzansi reacts

“Are they African American now?”: SA refugees reunite with pet in US, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African refugee couple's emotional reunion with their dogs in the US sparks mixed reactions online, highlighting challenges faced by refugee pet owners.

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