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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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“Leave it to nature”: SA amazed after Victoria Bay beach returns to its best after brutal May storm

“Leave it to nature”: SA amazed after Victoria Bay beach returns to its best after brutal May storm

South Africa

2 months ago

"This is beautiful": Cape Town clip shows top 10 bucket list experiences in the Mother City

"This is beautiful": Cape Town clip shows top 10 bucket list experiences in the Mother City

South Africa

2 months ago

"His eyes say a lot": Activist claims Israeli forces beat him for being South African in viral video

"His eyes say a lot": Activist claims Israeli forces beat him for being South African in viral video

World

2 months ago

"We are thinking of her": Pretoria skater Kira Meyer laid to rest as family says their final goodbye

"We are thinking of her": Pretoria skater Kira Meyer laid to rest as family says their final goodbye

South Africa

2 months ago

"They won't fix them": Tourist stunned by massive potholes on Mzansi rural roads in TikTok video

"They won't fix them": Tourist stunned by massive potholes on Mzansi rural roads in TikTok video

South Africa

2 months ago

Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay remains closed as experts warn repairs must happen urgently

Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay remains closed as experts warn repairs must happen urgently

South Africa

2 months ago

"Free lift home": Woman swept off her feet by running water in TikTok video as New York floods rage

"Free lift home": Woman swept off her feet by running water in TikTok video as New York floods rage

People

2 months ago

Severe flash flooding hit New York City, turning streets into rivers. A viral video captures a woman's misstep in the chaos, sparking both laughter and empathy.

"You forgot Dischem": SA man's Woolies vs Checkers rant resonates with budget-conscious Mzansi

"You forgot Dischem": SA man's Woolies vs Checkers rant resonates with budget-conscious Mzansi

People

2 months ago

A Mzansi man’s Facebook video comparing the Woolworths and Checkers shopping experience has resonated with South Africans feeling the pressure of rising food prices.

“Thank God I’m shy”: SA reacts after Regent Business School graduate’s Zulu song stunt fails badly

“Thank God I’m shy”: SA reacts after Regent Business School graduate’s Zulu song stunt fails badly

People

2 months ago

A graduate stopped mid-stage during her graduation walk to sing a Zulu song, expecting the crowd to join in, but no one did, and Mzansi reacted sharply to the moment

"I blame his parent": SA reacts as young Zulu gent struggles to speak isiZulu in Street Interview

"I blame his parent": SA reacts as young Zulu gent struggles to speak isiZulu in Street Interview

People

2 months ago

A young KZN man went viral on Twitter after a street interview showed him struggling to speak isiZulu, with South Africans blaming parents for the language loss

"How did we get here?": South Africans earning R50k monthly share their jobs on X, SA left stunned

"How did we get here?": South Africans earning R50k monthly share their jobs on X, SA left stunned

South Africa

2 months ago

South Africans earning R50K a month revealed their jobs in an X post, and the responses left many people in disbelief, given the country's sky-high unemployment rate

“Let them in, it’s cold”: SA jokes after man wakes up to lions peering through his window

“Let them in, it’s cold”: SA jokes after man wakes up to lions peering through his window

South Africa

2 months ago

A Gauteng man faces lions at his window in a wild encounter that captures South Africa's unique charm. Jared Flanagan’s video sparks joy and laughter online.

"Pass it forward": Funny Chef delivers homemade lasagne to Kagiso Mashao in surprise act of kindness

"Pass it forward": Funny Chef delivers homemade lasagne to Kagiso Mashao in surprise act of kindness

People

2 months ago

Mzansi food personality Funny Chef cooked and personally delivered a homemade lasagne to Kagiso Mashao after his posts about faith and gratitude moved her deeply

"I liked it": Owamie claps back after liking Bonko Khoza’s statement on sexual assault allegations

"I liked it": Owamie claps back after liking Bonko Khoza’s statement on sexual assault allegations

People

2 months ago

Mzansi content creator Boldy Owamie defends her TikTok 'like' on Bonko Khoza's statement amid backlash over sexual assault allegations. Followers rally behind her.

“We just want peace”: Foreigners beg for peace as anti-immigration protests sweep major SA cities

“We just want peace”: Foreigners beg for peace as anti-immigration protests sweep major SA cities

People

2 months ago

Foreign nationals living in Mzansi have pleaded for peace as anti-immigration protests swept through major cities, leaving shops vandalised and communities on edge.

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