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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

300 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"You're a blessed people": KwaMashu Muslims lit up Eid Mubarak celebrations with Zulu dance moves

"You're a blessed people": KwaMashu Muslims lit up Eid Mubarak celebrations with Zulu dance moves

People

6 days ago

“Golf and amateur UFC”: Mzansi in stitches as South African comedian mocks LIV Golf brawl

“Golf and amateur UFC”: Mzansi in stitches as South African comedian mocks LIV Golf brawl

People

6 days ago

"Someone’s pillar of strength": US man shares the truth behind his viral squirrel invasion moment

"Someone’s pillar of strength": US man shares the truth behind his viral squirrel invasion moment

US

6 days ago

Bolt permanently bans South African drivers who are caught sharing profiles

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Bolt permanently bans South African drivers who are caught sharing profiles

South Africa

6 days ago

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

Women Empowerment

7 days ago

"SAPS premium": SA women lose it over good-looking police officers

"SAPS premium": SA women lose it over good-looking police officers

People

7 days ago

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts after son surprises mom with his new car

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts after son surprises mom with his new car

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

A Johannesburg content creator surprises his mother by pulling up to her workplace in a brand new Hyundai Grand i10 without telling her anything about it.

"Breadwinners right there": Two sisters turn a Shoprite trolley dash into a masterclass on teamwork

"Breadwinners right there": Two sisters turn a Shoprite trolley dash into a masterclass on teamwork

People

7 days ago

Two sisters from Vryheid, KZN, stunned Mzansi with a record Shoprite trolley dash, filling their cart with essentials in a perfectly executed sprint.

"The Ubuntu spirit": Mzansi moved as Cape Town runner paces young boy to first place win

"The Ubuntu spirit": Mzansi moved as Cape Town runner paces young boy to first place win

People

7 days ago

A Cape Town artist unexpectedly paces junior runner Estiaan Diener to victory in a 15km race, showcasing the spirit of support and community in sport.

Air Canada flight attendant found alive outside jet after LaGuardia crash

Air Canada flight attendant found alive outside jet after LaGuardia crash

World

8 days ago

An Air Canada flight attendant survived a deadly LaGuardia Airport crash that killed both pilots. Discover the details of this tragic incident and its aftermath.

"We're a special nation": Mzansi breaks the internet with the national anthem at LIV Golf SA

"We're a special nation": Mzansi breaks the internet with the national anthem at LIV Golf SA

South Africa

8 days ago

South African fans at the LIV Golf South Africa tournament erupted in Nkosi Sikelel’ iAfrika, creating an unforgettable atmosphere at Steyn City.

"Increase their grants": Special needs learners stun Ramaphosa and McKenzie with a military drill

"Increase their grants": Special needs learners stun Ramaphosa and McKenzie with a military drill

People

8 days ago

Special needs learners left President Cyril Ramaphosa and Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie stunned during a Human Rights Day school visit in the Northern Cape

"The kids love you": Pretoria teacher speechless as learners pull off birthday blindfold surprise

"The kids love you": Pretoria teacher speechless as learners pull off birthday blindfold surprise

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

A Pretoria teacher was left stunned on her birthday after her learners blindfolded and surprised her with balloons and a snack table in a sweet classroom celebration

"You're motivating us": SA woman goes from KFC teller to SAPS officer after years of grinding

"You're motivating us": SA woman goes from KFC teller to SAPS officer after years of grinding

Women Empowerment

10 days ago

A woman went viral after sharing how she climbed from working at KFT to SAPS officer through years of odd jobs before being called up for basic police training

"We can't turn everything into groove": Mzansi fumes as Joburg chill spot becomes dance floor

"We can't turn everything into groove": Mzansi fumes as Joburg chill spot becomes dance floor

South Africa

10 days ago

A video of people dancing to amapiano at the 4 Ways Farmers Market in Johannesburg has South Africans debating whether the iconic picnic spot has lost its chill

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