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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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"You are overdoing it": KZN Arsenal fan teacher gets guard of honour from learners in TikTok video

"You are overdoing it": KZN Arsenal fan teacher gets guard of honour from learners in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

"Buses had this since 2009": Cape Town man's video showing how cashless taxis will work divides SA

"Buses had this since 2009": Cape Town man's video showing how cashless taxis will work divides SA

Industry

2 months ago

“Things are expensive”: Mzansi reacts as woman shows what R3K buys from Checkers and Pick n Pay

“Things are expensive”: Mzansi reacts as woman shows what R3K buys from Checkers and Pick n Pay

People

2 months ago

“American cops think it’s AI”: Mzansi reacts after Joburg man pranks JMPD officers in Twitter video

“American cops think it’s AI”: Mzansi reacts after Joburg man pranks JMPD officers in Twitter video

People

2 months ago

"Glory to God": Shakira invites Ghetto Kids to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey

"Glory to God": Shakira invites Ghetto Kids to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey

People

2 months ago

“But after 22 years?”: Mzansi shares mixed reactions after Arsenal fan disturbs SA neighbours' peace

“But after 22 years?”: Mzansi shares mixed reactions after Arsenal fan disturbs SA neighbours' peace

People

2 months ago

"We're behind you": SA roots for 16-year-old girl racing toward Formula 1 history

"We're behind you": SA roots for 16-year-old girl racing toward Formula 1 history

People

2 months ago

Mzansi is rooting for a 16-year-old South African F4 driver who posted a video detailing her six-step journey to becoming the first South African woman in Formula 1

"Not clever at all": SA reacts to man found trapped in Joburg stormwater drain for two days

"Not clever at all": SA reacts to man found trapped in Joburg stormwater drain for two days

People

2 months ago

A Joburg man was rescued from a stormwater drain after spending approximately two days inside, raising serious concerns about criminal activity in the area

"You ate it down": University of Zululand graduate’s graduation cost breakdown leaves SA impressed

"You ate it down": University of Zululand graduate’s graduation cost breakdown leaves SA impressed

People

2 months ago

A University of Zululand graduate shared her full graduation cost breakdown on social media and Mzansi could not get enough of her smart money moves.

"It could've ended badly": CCTV footage of fail house break-in attempt leaves Mzansi concerned

"It could've ended badly": CCTV footage of fail house break-in attempt leaves Mzansi concerned

People

2 months ago

A Gauteng man shared CCTV footage of a thief attempting to break into a home before being foiled by barking dogs and an alert homeowner, leaving Mzansi concerned

"Sounds like V12 engine": SA stunned as tourists walk straight into lion during Safari walk

"Sounds like V12 engine": SA stunned as tourists walk straight into lion during Safari walk

People

2 months ago

A group of tourists on a walking safari came face to face with a growling lion in a video posted by Kuchalo Safaris on 17 May 2026 that left South Africa stunned

"With R200, you’re balling": Bali store haul for R30 leaves Mzansi student stunned in TikTok video

"With R200, you’re balling": Bali store haul for R30 leaves Mzansi student stunned in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

University student Tim goes viral revealing what R30 buys at a Bali corner store, showcasing low prices fueled by local produce and currency exchange.

"This made me homesick": TikTok video celebrating SA has Mzansi expats around the world emotional

"This made me homesick": TikTok video celebrating SA has Mzansi expats around the world emotional

People

2 months ago

A South African TikToker posted a tribute video for Mzansi expats, and it went viral, leaving many emotional about home and what they left behind

uMzinyathi is South Africa’s worst residential burglary district, according to 2025 research

uMzinyathi is South Africa’s worst residential burglary district, according to 2025 research

South Africa

2 months ago

A research using SAPS crime statistics has revealed the Mzansi districts recording the highest residential burglary rates in the second half of 2025.

"Imagine the banking fees": SA reacts to Cape Town taxis going cashless ahead of June launch

"Imagine the banking fees": SA reacts to Cape Town taxis going cashless ahead of June launch

Industry

2 months ago

Cape Town taxis are going cashless from 1 June as Codeta launches a new tap and scan payment system, and Mzansi share their very mixed feelings about the change

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