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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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“Taxi industry is watching”: Mzansi reacts as Gautrain prepares to launch e-hailing service in SA

“Taxi industry is watching”: Mzansi reacts as Gautrain prepares to launch e-hailing service in SA

Industry

2 months ago

"Looks like a Kia": Ferrari Luce reveal leaves SA unimpressed as R15m price tag stuns Mzansi

"Looks like a Kia": Ferrari Luce reveal leaves SA unimpressed as R15m price tag stuns Mzansi

Cars and Tech

2 months ago

"Thanks for the testimony": SA inspired by Mzansi woman's TikTok video on budgeting and trusting God

"Thanks for the testimony": SA inspired by Mzansi woman's TikTok video on budgeting and trusting God

People

2 months ago

"How slow is that venom?": Mzansi stunned as chameleon fights off boomslang attack in TikTok video

"How slow is that venom?": Mzansi stunned as chameleon fights off boomslang attack in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

"This is not a joke anymore": South African Woman's R200 Electricity Purchase Leaves Mzansi Fuming

"This is not a joke anymore": South African Woman's R200 Electricity Purchase Leaves Mzansi Fuming

People

2 months ago

"I’m proud of them": Video of East London Granny Grommets surfing every Friday wins over Mzansi

"I’m proud of them": Video of East London Granny Grommets surfing every Friday wins over Mzansi

People

2 months ago

inDrive gets official government approval to operate legally in South Africa

inDrive gets official government approval to operate legally in South Africa

Industry

2 months ago

inDrive has received official NPTR approval to operate as a regulated e-hailing platform in Mzansi, following months of engagement with transport authorities

"They wasted paper": SA retailers’ “Save R0” specials have Mzansi in stitches on social media

"They wasted paper": SA retailers’ “Save R0” specials have Mzansi in stitches on social media

South Africa

2 months ago

South African grocery stores have been sharing “SAVE” promotions advertising discounts of R0 and 0c, leaving shoppers confused and social media users in stitches

"Braais, bribes and crimes": Reddit post about South Africa divides the world into opposing camps

"Braais, bribes and crimes": Reddit post about South Africa divides the world into opposing camps

South Africa

2 months ago

A viral Reddit post showcases global opinions on South Africa, lauding its beauty and diversity while confronting issues of crime and corruption in Mzansi.

"So adorable": Gqeberha fitness content creator’s video teaching his white hun Xhosa melts SA hearts

"So adorable": Gqeberha fitness content creator’s video teaching his white hun Xhosa melts SA hearts

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Gqeberha fitness creator Liyema Dubeko, aka Vimba, warms hearts with an Instagram video teaching his girlfriend Xhosa, igniting cultural pride and love in Mzansi.

"This is beautiful": White groom melts Mzansi heart with dance moves at Limpopo traditional wedding

"This is beautiful": White groom melts Mzansi heart with dance moves at Limpopo traditional wedding

People

2 months ago

A viral video of a white groom dancing to a Sepedi wedding song at a Limpopo wedding captures the essence of cultural unity and celebration, leaving Mzansi awestruck

"Yet salaries are barely adjusted": Advert of grocery prices in 2019 gives SA chest pains

"Yet salaries are barely adjusted": Advert of grocery prices in 2019 gives SA chest pains

Economy

2 months ago

Checkers grocery pamphlet from July 2019 has South Africans comparing old prices to today and questioning just how fast the cost of living has risen over seven years

"No toilet paper": SA woman in the Philippines shares culture shock moments that left her stunned

"No toilet paper": SA woman in the Philippines shares culture shock moments that left her stunned

People

2 months ago

A Mzansi woman shared the biggest culture shocks she and her husband faced while travelling in the Philippines, including bathrooms, roads, and karaoke everywhere

"Please inform SPCA": SA concerned after lion is spotted casually strolling down Limpopo road

"Please inform SPCA": SA concerned after lion is spotted casually strolling down Limpopo road

South Africa

2 months ago

A lion was spotted walking on the R40 between Phalaborwa and Hoedspruit in Limpopo, and Mzansi watching online raised serious safety concerns about the situation

"My car is messed up": SA reacts as Pietermaritzburg hailstorm buries streets in ice in TikTok video

"My car is messed up": SA reacts as Pietermaritzburg hailstorm buries streets in ice in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

A fierce hailstorm hit Pietermaritzburg on 23 May, burying roads in ice and causing widespread damage. South Africans reacted in shock as chaos unfolded.

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