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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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“Maybe Woolies was closed”: SA reacts after spotting "millionaire" BMW driver at Tembisa Shoprite

“Maybe Woolies was closed”: SA reacts after spotting "millionaire" BMW driver at Tembisa Shoprite

People

2 months ago

“People need that house”: Mzansi slams foreign national's RDP spaza shop in Facebook video

“People need that house”: Mzansi slams foreign national's RDP spaza shop in Facebook video

People

2 months ago

"Saxophone getting louder": SA reacts as alleged car wash worker wrecks client's car in Cape Town

"Saxophone getting louder": SA reacts as alleged car wash worker wrecks client's car in Cape Town

People

2 months ago

“This is nothing new”: Mzansi reacts to South African banking app fraud warning in TikTok video

“This is nothing new”: Mzansi reacts to South African banking app fraud warning in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

“We’re not the same”: US man claims Mzansi mirrors Black Americans, leaves social media divided

“We’re not the same”: US man claims Mzansi mirrors Black Americans, leaves social media divided

People

2 months ago

“Single-income households in trouble”: Mzansi reacts to salary needed for R1m house in TikTok video

“Single-income households in trouble”: Mzansi reacts to salary needed for R1m house in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

“True child of God”: Mzansi man leads prayer for patients at Kalafong Hospital, SA impressed

“True child of God”: Mzansi man leads prayer for patients at Kalafong Hospital, SA impressed

People

2 months ago

A stranger's heartfelt prayer at Kalafong Hospital united a waiting room, bringing comfort and healing in a moment of kindness shared by Leandri Cloete on Facebook.

“He literally spanked it”: SA man knocked off motorcycle by ostrich goes viral globally

“He literally spanked it”: SA man knocked off motorcycle by ostrich goes viral globally

South Africa

2 months ago

A Mzansi man was knocked off his motorcycle by an aggressive ostrich. WorldStar's post left viewers laughing and doubting the reality of the incident.

“Cleanliness is top notch”: Mzansi praises Westridge spaza shop after Dereleen James’ visit

“Cleanliness is top notch”: Mzansi praises Westridge spaza shop after Dereleen James’ visit

People

2 months ago

Dereleen James shares a heartwarming video of Lekker Stop Spaza Shop's resilient young owners, Damian and Jodi, as Mzansi praises their commitment.

“Not again”: Mzansi reacts as snow and freezing cold temperatures expected across South Africa

“Not again”: Mzansi reacts as snow and freezing cold temperatures expected across South Africa

South Africa

2 months ago

A strong cold front is set to bring cold, wet, and windy weather to the south-west, with snow expected in the southern Drakensberg and Lesotho this week.

“Marketing Strategy”: Chidimma's legal team in the spotlight as SA content creator connects the dots

“Marketing Strategy”: Chidimma's legal team in the spotlight as SA content creator connects the dots

South Africa

2 months ago

South African creator Julian connected Chidimma Adetshina and her mother to De Saude Darbandi Attorneys, raising questions about her citizenship case.

“Back to homemade beer”: Mzansi beer lovers slam proposed alcohol tax hike

“Back to homemade beer”: Mzansi beer lovers slam proposed alcohol tax hike

South Africa

2 months ago

BASA warns new alcohol excise proposals could raise beer prices by 20%, risking growth of the R16.5 billion illicit alcohol market amid public outrage.

“Get this him on TV”: Mzansi adores young boy’s 'Shaka iLembe' reenactment video on Instagram

“Get this him on TV”: Mzansi adores young boy’s 'Shaka iLembe' reenactment video on Instagram

People

2 months ago

A South African boy's viral reenactment of 'Shaka iLembe' has left Mzansi in stitches, showcasing talent that fans believe deserves a TV spotlight.

"Won't do it again": SA diners divided after TikTok video exposes forced restaurant tipping culture

"Won't do it again": SA diners divided after TikTok video exposes forced restaurant tipping culture

People

2 months ago

Content creator Tumelo FACTS questions forced tipping in South Africa, sparking debate among diners on service culture and fair wages amid rising frustration.

“Couldn’t agree more”: Joburg man’s Woolies bag exchange idea wins over SA in Facebook video

“Couldn’t agree more”: Joburg man’s Woolies bag exchange idea wins over SA in Facebook video

South Africa

2 months ago

A Joburg man has proposed a bag-exchange programme for Woolies to tackle the common issue of forgotten reusable bags, drawing support from Mzansi in a viral video.

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