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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

999 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"These salaries are peanuts": Western Cape man's IT Support salary breakdown has SA in disbelief

"These salaries are peanuts": Western Cape man's IT Support salary breakdown has SA in disbelief

People

a month ago

"Peak winter": Lesotho’s Sani Pass blanketed in snow as winter grips the mountain kingdom

"Peak winter": Lesotho’s Sani Pass blanketed in snow as winter grips the mountain kingdom

South Africa

a month ago

"Priceless message": SA woman's love letter to Kruger National Park goes viral during 100th birthday

"Priceless message": SA woman's love letter to Kruger National Park goes viral during 100th birthday

South Africa

a month ago

"My mum is still angry": SA reacts to man calling out Mzansi women's Tupperware obsession

"My mum is still angry": SA reacts to man calling out Mzansi women's Tupperware obsession

People

a month ago

"He’s good": Fans share mixed reactions as IShowSpeed's World Cup song surpasses Shakira's 'Dai Dai'

"He’s good": Fans share mixed reactions as IShowSpeed's World Cup song surpasses Shakira's 'Dai Dai'

Celebrities

a month ago

"Bring Woolies Food please": Limpopo residents excited about R200m Steelpoort mall opening in 2026

"Bring Woolies Food please": Limpopo residents excited about R200m Steelpoort mall opening in 2026

South Africa

a month ago

"Only concrete would work": SA reacts to loose sand dumped on Diaz Beach before level 8 storm

"Only concrete would work": SA reacts to loose sand dumped on Diaz Beach before level 8 storm

South Africa

a month ago

Workers dumped loose sand on Diaz Beach ahead of a SAWS level 8 storm warning on 3 and 4 June 2026, and Mzansi said only concrete would have made a difference.

United Airlines flight turns back midair after Bluetooth device name triggers security threat

United Airlines flight turns back midair after Bluetooth device name triggers security threat

US

a month ago

A United Airlines plane turned around mid-flight on Saturday after a passenger named their Bluetooth device something that triggered a security response,

“Call Samuel L. Jackson”: Social media jokes after snake was found in airplane wheel compartment

“Call Samuel L. Jackson”: Social media jokes after snake was found in airplane wheel compartment

World

a month ago

Snake Catchers 24/7 rescued a Red-Bellied Black Snake from a parked aeroplane on the Sunshine Coast, and social media immediately called for Samuel L. Jackson.

UCT lands in global top 1.3% in 2026 world university rankings but drops to second in Africa

UCT lands in global top 1.3% in 2026 world university rankings but drops to second in Africa

Education

a month ago

The University of Cape Town placed 276th globally in the 2026 CWUR rankings and second in Africa, as Wits claimed the continent’s top spot for the first time.

"Isn't SANDF in Western Cape?": CCTV footage of Browns Farm mass shooting leaves SA stunned

"Isn't SANDF in Western Cape?": CCTV footage of Browns Farm mass shooting leaves SA stunned

South Africa

a month ago

CCTV footage of a mass shooting in Browns Farm, Philippi, Cape Town, showed men firing military-grade weapons as people were killed across the city this week.

"We can't live like this": SA fumes as taxi marshals stop Pretoria bus and order passengers off

"We can't live like this": SA fumes as taxi marshals stop Pretoria bus and order passengers off

South Africa

a month ago

Taxi association members in Pretoria stopped a bus on 2 June 2026 and ordered commuters to disembark in a confrontation captured on video shared on X.

"Don't die": Wandile Dlamini left disgusted by herring in Amsterdam, SA in stitches

"Don't die": Wandile Dlamini left disgusted by herring in Amsterdam, SA in stitches

People

a month ago

South African content creator Wandile Dlamini tried traditional Dutch herring in Amsterdam and shared his very honest reaction with followers online.

"Hearsays": SA reacts as Patricia Sambo pushes back against SAPS version of son’s Mossel Bay killing

"Hearsays": SA reacts as Patricia Sambo pushes back against SAPS version of son’s Mossel Bay killing

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Patricia Sambo challenges police claims about her son Nhlamulo's murder in Mossel Bay, sparking national debate on xenophobia and identity in South Africa.

SAWS issues Orange Level 8 warning for Eastern Cape and Western Cape flooding risk

SAWS issues Orange Level 8 warning for Eastern Cape and Western Cape flooding risk

South Africa

a month ago

SAWS has issued an Orange Level 8 warning for the Eastern Cape and Western Cape as a Cut-Off Low brings severe flooding and dangerous seas on 3 and 4 June 2026.

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