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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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"We're suffering": Nigerian men stranded in Indian deportation camp beg for help in Facebook video

"We're suffering": Nigerian men stranded in Indian deportation camp beg for help in Facebook video

People

2 months ago

“System will be offline”: SA divided over new Home Affairs scanner devices for illegal foreigners

“System will be offline”: SA divided over new Home Affairs scanner devices for illegal foreigners

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africans could pay R45 for a loaf of white bread by 2036, analysts warn

South Africans could pay R45 for a loaf of white bread by 2036, analysts warn

South Africa

2 months ago

"Americans think it's AI": Mzansi in stitches after content creator dances to avoid traffic ticket

"Americans think it's AI": Mzansi in stitches after content creator dances to avoid traffic ticket

People

2 months ago

"I want to try it": SA biltong store in America becomes internet sensation after viral video

"I want to try it": SA biltong store in America becomes internet sensation after viral video

People

2 months ago

"What a beautiful story": SA petrol attendant saves serval kitten stranded by Veld fire, SA reacts

"What a beautiful story": SA petrol attendant saves serval kitten stranded by Veld fire, SA reacts

People

2 months ago

“Give him whatever he wants”: Mzansi melts over cheetah enjoying coffee with The Lionman

“Give him whatever he wants”: Mzansi melts over cheetah enjoying coffee with The Lionman

South Africa

2 months ago

Craig Busch, The Lionman, shares heartwarming moments with his elderly cheetah Zeus at Libran Wildlife Reserve, enjoying their morning coffee routine together.

“Why haven’t we learnt from Afrikaners?”: Young man’s rant on economic lessons hits SA nerve

“Why haven’t we learnt from Afrikaners?”: Young man’s rant on economic lessons hits SA nerve

People

2 months ago

In a viral video, a young Mzansi gent questions why black communities overlook Afrikaner economic strategies, prompting mixed reactions on building wealth.

“That’s a slice of pap”: SA dusted by paper-thin serving shared in Instagram video

“That’s a slice of pap”: SA dusted by paper-thin serving shared in Instagram video

South Africa

2 months ago

Comedian Siviwe Lutseke shares a hilarious video of a wafer-thin slice of pap, sparking laughter in Mzansi with clever comments on portion sizes and food culture.

“This is painful”: Uncle of rugby star Luqobo Makwedini breaks silence following his death in France

“This is painful”: Uncle of rugby star Luqobo Makwedini breaks silence following his death in France

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Tragic loss: SA U18 rugby prop Luqobo Makwedini dies at 20 in France after collapsing post-training. His family mourns the sudden and heartbreaking news.

Japan releases list of countries eligible for eVisa, SA makes the cut

Japan releases list of countries eligible for eVisa, SA makes the cut

Asia

2 months ago

Japan has updated its eVisa eligibility list from May 2026, and South African citizens can now apply directly online without visiting a consulate.

US names 5 Nigerian Yahoo Boys set for deportation, one once made Forbes list

US names 5 Nigerian Yahoo Boys set for deportation, one once made Forbes list

People

2 months ago

DHS has published the names and photos of five notorious Nigerian cyber fraudsters, including a former Forbes “30 Under 30” honouree, who now face deportation.

“That’s very sad”: Content creator weighs in on tragic Durban love triangle story in TikTok video

“That’s very sad”: Content creator weighs in on tragic Durban love triangle story in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A 35-year-old man was shot dead in Blackburn after confronting his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend. Verulam police have opened a murder case into the incident.

“Accidents happen”: Mzansi reacts after Influencer crashes R1.1m Audi in Pretoria

“Accidents happen”: Mzansi reacts after Influencer crashes R1.1m Audi in Pretoria

People

2 months ago

Kumbi-M On Cars, real name Kumbirai Mtshakazi, wrote off a loaned Audi S3 worth R1.1 million in a Pretoria crash, raising concerns over liability and industry safety

"Be safe bro": SA fumes as Joburg man confronts alleged drug dealers while SAPS vehicle sits nearby

"Be safe bro": SA fumes as Joburg man confronts alleged drug dealers while SAPS vehicle sits nearby

South Africa

2 months ago

Joburg man's footage of alleged drug sellers in Johannesburg sparks outrage as nearby SAPS officers reportedly ignore concerns, highlighting a growing drug crisis.

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