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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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“I’m very concerned”: Mzansi reacts to El Niño update by Weather Girls in TikTok video

“I’m very concerned”: Mzansi reacts to El Niño update by Weather Girls in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

“Still looks energetic”: Mzansi celebrates as Wits honours 94-year-old cardiologist with Doctorate

“Still looks energetic”: Mzansi celebrates as Wits honours 94-year-old cardiologist with Doctorate

People

2 months ago

Good news for South Africans as Post Office upgrades vehicle licence renewals nationwide

Good news for South Africans as Post Office upgrades vehicle licence renewals nationwide

South Africa

2 months ago

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

"They'll still vote for Mnangagwa": Zimbabwe school turns away kids over unpaid fees in TikTok video

Education

2 months ago

“This happened to us”: SA woman stunned after R50 airtime buys only 1.1kWh of electricity in Cape Town

“This happened to us”: SA woman stunned after R50 airtime buys only 1.1kWh of electricity in Cape Town

People

2 months ago

“New way to steal land”: Mzansi reacts to new eviction laws coming to SA in TikTok video

“New way to steal land”: Mzansi reacts to new eviction laws coming to SA in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

“You went inside?”: Mzansi stunned by “not so hidden” Cape Town tunnel in Instagram video

“You went inside?”: Mzansi stunned by “not so hidden” Cape Town tunnel in Instagram video

South Africa

2 months ago

Instagram user @becoming.hugo shares a clip of his 640-metre walk through a dark tunnel on Table Mountain, stirring mixed reactions about this Cape Town landmark.

“What are they smoking?”: Mzansi reacts to wild one-star Table Mountain reviews in Instagram video

“What are they smoking?”: Mzansi reacts to wild one-star Table Mountain reviews in Instagram video

South Africa

2 months ago

Cape Town's Table Mountain gets hilariously roasted in a viral video showcasing bizarre one-star reviews, leaving Mzansi amused and defending the beloved landmark.

“This is breathtaking”: Mzansi stunned by Instagram video of secret Limpopo jungle

“This is breathtaking”: Mzansi stunned by Instagram video of secret Limpopo jungle

South Africa

2 months ago

A South African travel creator has left Mzansi amazed after sharing a video of a hidden jungle on Mariepskop mountain in Limpopo, with many planning their next trips

“Looks like a rat cage”: German woman in Cape Town stunned by locked pharmacy medication, SA reacts

“Looks like a rat cage”: German woman in Cape Town stunned by locked pharmacy medication, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

A German woman in Cape Town filmed her medication locked in a security cage, sparking discussions on pharmacy theft prevention and common practices worldwide.

“I’d take a crate”: SA stunned by bottles with weathered labels telling story of Western Cape storms

“I’d take a crate”: SA stunned by bottles with weathered labels telling story of Western Cape storms

People

2 months ago

Wine with Lebo shared a touching Instagram video of storm-damaged bottles from the Bottles of Hope initiative, supporting flood-hit Western Cape vineyards.

“Credo not credible”: SA stunned as Credo V Daniels clarifies Portuguese roots in TikTok video

“Credo not credible”: SA stunned as Credo V Daniels clarifies Portuguese roots in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

South African musician Credo V Daniels faces online backlash over confusing comments about his mixed heritage, sparking defensive reactions from fans on social media

"Bulls were living a good life": SA cracks jokes as Woolies charges R1,053 per KG for biltong

"Bulls were living a good life": SA cracks jokes as Woolies charges R1,053 per KG for biltong

South Africa

2 months ago

Woolworths' chilli beef biltong snapsticks cost R157.99 for 150g, sparking mixed reactions among South Africans over prices compared to other retailers.

"Too expensive": SA reacts as FNB slaps business customers with huge fee for emailed bank statements

"Too expensive": SA reacts as FNB slaps business customers with huge fee for emailed bank statements

Industry

2 months ago

FNB has introduced a R25 monthly fee for business customers who receive their bank statements by email, and South Africans are expressing feelings on social media

“Do we need them?”: Mzansi questions Cape Town’s approval of new data centres in TikTok video

“Do we need them?”: Mzansi questions Cape Town’s approval of new data centres in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

Cape Town approves two massive data centres despite local water and electricity concerns. Opposition voices fears over details left out of the application.

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