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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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"World Rugby is the reason’: New Zealand rugby fan stunned SA has not hosted RWC since 1995

"World Rugby is the reason’: New Zealand rugby fan stunned SA has not hosted RWC since 1995

People

22 days ago

"It's their territory”: Baboon warning issued to Pringle Bay businesses over easy access to food

"It's their territory”: Baboon warning issued to Pringle Bay businesses over easy access to food

South Africa

22 days ago

"Africa is the truth": American’s reaction to new world map has the internet talking

"Africa is the truth": American’s reaction to new world map has the internet talking

People

22 days ago

“You can’t park there”: Vandalised Cape Town rainbow crossing sparks debate

“You can’t park there”: Vandalised Cape Town rainbow crossing sparks debate

South Africa

22 days ago

‘It’s how we roll’: SA reacts as Australian immigrant says Mzansi’s warmth made her more friendly

‘It’s how we roll’: SA reacts as Australian immigrant says Mzansi’s warmth made her more friendly

People

22 days ago

"A certain store stole it": The genius behind Skubu’s refill grocery model explained

"A certain store stole it": The genius behind Skubu’s refill grocery model explained

South Africa

22 days ago

“What a scam”: SA man visits Cape Verde and gets deeply disappointed

“What a scam”: SA man visits Cape Verde and gets deeply disappointed

People

22 days ago

A South African man visited Cape Verde expecting TV-famous women, but his shocking disappointment left Mzansi laughing in a viral video viewed 321,000 times.

5 electric cars you can buy in South Africa for under R500K

5 electric cars you can buy in South Africa for under R500K

Cars and Tech

22 days ago

Five affordable electric cars under R500,000 in South Africa feature Chinese brands, practical ranges and technology amid rising petrol prices for motorists.

“Best gifts ever”: Limpopo wedding gifts leave South Africans divided in TikTok video

“Best gifts ever”: Limpopo wedding gifts leave South Africans divided in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

A viral video showed guests gifting window and door frames at a Limpopo wedding sparking debate across South Africa over practical home building traditions

"Not leaving my bank”: SA gent’s rant over Capitec billionaire's DA donation sparks heated debate

"Not leaving my bank”: SA gent’s rant over Capitec billionaire's DA donation sparks heated debate

People

23 days ago

A Witbank content creator defended his decision to remain with Capitec Bank after founding shareholder Michiel Le Roux's R208 million DA donation divided Mzansi.

“We're super proud”: Romanda Hombir speaks about plans for Miss World Africa title

“We're super proud”: Romanda Hombir speaks about plans for Miss World Africa title

Women Empowerment

23 days ago

Romanda Hombir opened up about her plans after winning Miss World Africa 2026 and explained how she hopes to use the continental platform for children.

“Oh, this is beautiful”: Violin spin of 'Nkalakatha' impressed Mzansi in TikTok video

“Oh, this is beautiful”: Violin spin of 'Nkalakatha' impressed Mzansi in TikTok video

People

23 days ago

Violinist, Maremo Violin, mesmerises South Africans with a stunning violin rendition of Mandoza's Nkalakatha, blending nostalgia with fresh artistry.

“Never heard of these”: SA gent breaks down SA’s 5 most expensive private schools for 2026

“Never heard of these”: SA gent breaks down SA’s 5 most expensive private schools for 2026

South Africa

23 days ago

Discover Jandre de Beer's ranking of South Africa's five priciest private schools for 2026, with fees reaching over R440,000 and a lively public reaction.

“Then why go there?”: Mzansi reacts as Americans snub SA food at Joburg restaurant

“Then why go there?”: Mzansi reacts as Americans snub SA food at Joburg restaurant

People

23 days ago

American foodie Joy visited Carnivore Restaurant in Joburg and sampled zebra, antelope and other game meat while her reluctant companions refused several dishes.

“Must visit this”: Gauteng sneaker warehouse with 60% off stun SA in TikTok video

“Must visit this”: Gauteng sneaker warehouse with 60% off stun SA in TikTok video

South Africa

23 days ago

A Johannesburg woman discovered SellOutSA in Midrand, Gauteng, where shoppers can find big-brand sneakers in different styles and sizes with discounts of up to 60%.

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