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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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“Construction isn’t there?”: Mzansi reacts to TikTok video ranking SA’s most-quit jobs

“Construction isn’t there?”: Mzansi reacts to TikTok video ranking SA’s most-quit jobs

Industry

2 months ago

“Cringest award I’ve seen”: Guinness World Records faces backlash after couple’s kissing record

“Cringest award I’ve seen”: Guinness World Records faces backlash after couple’s kissing record

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“Tribalism has started”: Alleged Zulu workers chased from Limpopo working site in tense TikTok video

“Tribalism has started”: Alleged Zulu workers chased from Limpopo working site in tense TikTok video

People

2 months ago

“So sorry about” Nigerian woman rejected for SA visa speaks out in TikTok video

“So sorry about” Nigerian woman rejected for SA visa speaks out in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

“She was so strong”: Mzansi mourns Cape Town teen cancer fighter Creashy Maart

“She was so strong”: Mzansi mourns Cape Town teen cancer fighter Creashy Maart

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“He doesn’t just use AI prompts”: SA defends Credo V Daniels after TikTok video shows Suno tutorial

“He doesn’t just use AI prompts”: SA defends Credo V Daniels after TikTok video shows Suno tutorial

People

2 months ago

UAE confirms new 2026 visa rules, South Africans make the list

UAE confirms new 2026 visa rules, South Africans make the list

Asia

2 months ago

United Arab Emirates' authorities have released updated 2026 visa rules, and South Africa now qualifies for a special entry category alongside six other nations

SPAR recalls five yoghurt products across South Africa over machine fault

SPAR recalls five yoghurt products across South Africa over machine fault

South Africa

2 months ago

SPAR recalls Fat Free, Low Fat, and other yoghurt products due to a machine fault affecting quality. Social media buzzes with humour and concerns over safety.

“Isn’t this harassment?”: Mzansi fumes over tense video showing Ethiopians forced to close shops

“Isn’t this harassment?”: Mzansi fumes over tense video showing Ethiopians forced to close shops

South Africa

2 months ago

Viral footage shows South Africans forcing Ethiopian shopkeepers to close amid escalating protests against undocumented migrants, sparking legal debates online.

“He looks tired”: SA left emotional as motorist breaks down in tears after receiving act of kindness

“He looks tired”: SA left emotional as motorist breaks down in tears after receiving act of kindness

People

2 months ago

BI Phakathi's random act of kindness at an Engen garage left two stranded brothers in tears after he paid over R1400 for their fuel, capturing hearts online.

“This was wholesome”: Mzansi in stitches over Juice Pay prank on Pick n Pay cashier in TikTok video

“This was wholesome”: Mzansi in stitches over Juice Pay prank on Pick n Pay cashier in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

Content creator Yung Earn pranked a cashier at Pick n Pay, Rosebank Mall, using the viral Juice Pay trend, leaving South Africans in stitches with laughter.

"This is a trap": Limpopo villagers build own wooden bridge sparking safety concerns

"This is a trap": Limpopo villagers build own wooden bridge sparking safety concerns

South Africa

2 months ago

Mafarafara and Taung residents in Limpopo built a wooden bridge over the Steelpoort River after 30 years of failed pleas to their municipality for help

"Who's chopping onions?": SA in tears as man sings emotional tribute song at his father’s funeral

"Who's chopping onions?": SA in tears as man sings emotional tribute song at his father’s funeral

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young businessman leads mourners in an emotional tribute song at his father’s funeral in a TikTok video that has since moved many South Africans online.

“What level is this?”: SA delivery rider sparks mixed reactions with risky video call

“What level is this?”: SA delivery rider sparks mixed reactions with risky video call

South Africa

2 months ago

A Mzansi delivery driver sparked debates online, spotted on a live video call while riding. Users reacted to his risky behaviour and romantic intent on social media.

“Away kit is cool”: Kaizer Chiefs die-hard fan disappointed by new Kappa kit drop in TikTok video

“Away kit is cool”: Kaizer Chiefs die-hard fan disappointed by new Kappa kit drop in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

A Kaizer Chiefs fan expressed disappointment at the new club kits' design after waiting for the midnight release, sparking mixed reactions online.

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