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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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“This is so wrong”: Ranger slams guides who rushed elephant off road during safari tour

“This is so wrong”: Ranger slams guides who rushed elephant off road during safari tour

South Africa

2 months ago

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

Industry

2 months ago

"Nigeria can't be that bad": SA gent weighs in on Chidimma Adetshina's deportation case, SA reacts

"Nigeria can't be that bad": SA gent weighs in on Chidimma Adetshina's deportation case, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

“Wakanda accent”: ChatGPT’s isiXhosa voice attempt leaves Mzansi in stitches

“Wakanda accent”: ChatGPT’s isiXhosa voice attempt leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

2 months ago

"They have potential": Mzansi debates why Durban, Joburg and PE trail Cape Town in tourism

"They have potential": Mzansi debates why Durban, Joburg and PE trail Cape Town in tourism

South Africa

2 months ago

Kenyan man jailed in Zimbabwe after attempting to walk home from SA finally free

Kenyan man jailed in Zimbabwe after attempting to walk home from SA finally free

People

2 months ago

"Can't bribe a computer": Mzansi stunned by Western Cape's 17% licence test pass rate

"Can't bribe a computer": Mzansi stunned by Western Cape's 17% licence test pass rate

South Africa

2 months ago

Only 17% of learner's licence applicants passed Western Cape's new testing system. Tackling fraud, the changes spark debate amid Mzansi reactions online.

“Willing seller, willing buyer”: R9m Sea Point fixer-upper finds buyer despite online mockery

“Willing seller, willing buyer”: R9m Sea Point fixer-upper finds buyer despite online mockery

South Africa

2 months ago

A R9 million Sea Point fixer-upper sold for its asking price, igniting debate over property values and buyer motivations amidst social media mockery.

“Don't lie”: Boni Xaba slams ‘former teacher’ turned truck driver salary claims, sparks debate

“Don't lie”: Boni Xaba slams ‘former teacher’ turned truck driver salary claims, sparks debate

People

2 months ago

Boni Xaba challenges a TikTok user's claim about salary gains from teaching to truck driving, igniting a passionate debate on South African earnings.

“We want real talents”: Mzansi welcomes Spotify’s removal of 75 million AI songs

“We want real talents”: Mzansi welcomes Spotify’s removal of 75 million AI songs

South Africa

2 months ago

Spotify removed 75 million AI-generated tracks to stop royalty fraud, and Mzansi have reacted online with strong opinions amid major backlash against AI music.

“Law is law”: Mzansi reacts to new AARTO speed fine rules in SA explained in TikTok video

“Law is law”: Mzansi reacts to new AARTO speed fine rules in SA explained in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

AARTO speed fine system launched on 1 July 2026, introducing a controversial 10km/h buffer. OUTA challenges its rollout, citing missing legal protections.

"This is concerning": SA stunned as scam tactic targeting retail shoppers makes a comeback in SA

"This is concerning": SA stunned as scam tactic targeting retail shoppers makes a comeback in SA

South Africa

2 months ago

A scam targeting kind-hearted shoppers outside retailers in Mzansi is resurfacing, leaving many stunned. A TikTok video reveals chilling close calls with victims.

Huge change coming for security guards scanning IDs at estates and offices across SA

Huge change coming for security guards scanning IDs at estates and offices across SA

South Africa

2 months ago

Hundreds of thousands of South African security guards lack proper training under POPIA, risking fines as new data protection rules redefine their roles.

“Not trying to start a fight”: Black employee exposes painful reality of working at Afrikaans firm

“Not trying to start a fight”: Black employee exposes painful reality of working at Afrikaans firm

Confessions

2 months ago

A black woman reveals how Afrikaans colleagues exclude her from conversations at work, sparking a vital discussion on language equality in South African offices.

"Why's our economy still in pits?": SA gent names Mzansi’s top five products loved worldwide

"Why's our economy still in pits?": SA gent names Mzansi’s top five products loved worldwide

South Africa

2 months ago

South African content creator Jandre de Beer ranks the top five beloved exports, including Nando’s, wine, biltong, rooibos tea, and avocados in his viral TikTok.

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