Best News & Entertainment '24

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

Author's articles

“Love to see this”: BigmanKG helps jobless man land carwash gig in emotional Instagram video

“Love to see this”: BigmanKG helps jobless man land carwash gig in emotional Instagram video

People

3 days ago

El Niño set to bring scorching heat and drought to Limpopo from October

El Niño set to bring scorching heat and drought to Limpopo from October

South Africa

3 days ago

“That’s SA for you”: Truck breaks down in KwaZulu-Natal, crowd loots goods in Twitter video

“That’s SA for you”: Truck breaks down in KwaZulu-Natal, crowd loots goods in Twitter video

South Africa

3 days ago

“They Deserve better”: Mzansi left saddened by empty stands in Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON opener

“They Deserve better”: Mzansi left saddened by empty stands in Banyana Banyana’s WAFCON opener

South Africa

3 days ago

“Go to private hospital”: SA woman reportedly denied entry to collect meds for her migrant partner

“Go to private hospital”: SA woman reportedly denied entry to collect meds for her migrant partner

People

4 days ago

"He's going straight to jail": Mzansi reacts to CCTV hit and run on Sixty60 driver by Polo driver

"He's going straight to jail": Mzansi reacts to CCTV hit and run on Sixty60 driver by Polo driver

People

4 days ago

“Jonasi’s Joyce”: DJ Shakirax leads street procession in Dominican Republic TikTok video

“Jonasi’s Joyce”: DJ Shakirax leads street procession in Dominican Republic TikTok video

People

4 days ago

Sdumo Mtshali, beloved for his role as Jonasi in The Polygamist, is celebrated in a Dominican street tribute led by DJ Shakirax, showcasing international fan love.

“He’s so humble”: Mzansi gushes over Nigerian man’s Cape Town culture shock TikTok video

“He’s so humble”: Mzansi gushes over Nigerian man’s Cape Town culture shock TikTok video

People

4 days ago

A Nigerian man in Cape Town shares five culture shocks about pharmacy visits, takeaway habits, and renting, offering valuable insights into life in Mzansi.

“Can never be me”: Mzansi left stunned as gender norms are shattered at Eastern Cape funeral

“Can never be me”: Mzansi left stunned as gender norms are shattered at Eastern Cape funeral

People

4 days ago

A TikTok video of women covering a grave at a funeral in Sterkspruit challenges Xhosa and Sotho gender norms, sparking intense reactions on social media.

“Zim police don’t play”: Mzansi reacts to Zimbabwean man’s rant about rising crime back home

“Zim police don’t play”: Mzansi reacts to Zimbabwean man’s rant about rising crime back home

People

4 days ago

Zimbabwean Norest Mandibaye claims crime spikes are due to citizens returning from South Africa after xenophobic attacks, stirring heated debate on social media.

Tax season made simpler: A guide to avoid overpaying

Exclusive

Tax season made simpler: A guide to avoid overpaying

South Africa

4 days ago

South Africa's 2026 tax season is here, with auto assessments issued by SARS. Insights reveal increased deduction caps and warn against potential overpayment.

Smart ID cards and passports set for home delivery in South Africa: A game-changer?

Smart ID cards and passports set for home delivery in South Africa: A game-changer?

South Africa

4 days ago

Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber says Smart ID cards and passports could soon be delivered to homes across South Africa as part of a digital transformation plan.

"The witching hour": Mzansi reacts after new data reveals deadliest time on SA roads for drivers

"The witching hour": Mzansi reacts after new data reveals deadliest time on SA roads for drivers

South Africa

4 days ago

New data reveals South African roads are most dangerous at 3am, with collision risks nearly doubling, leaving Mzansi buzzing with reactions online.

“This is beautiful”: Family’s funny BMW reveal for newly qualified doctor melts hearts in SA

“This is beautiful”: Family’s funny BMW reveal for newly qualified doctor melts hearts in SA

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

A South African family surprises their sister with a brand new BMW in a heartwarming reveal, bringing smiles and pride to Mzansi as they celebrate together.

Snow falls in Eastern Cape as cold front sweeps through South Africa

Snow falls in Eastern Cape as cold front sweeps through South Africa

South Africa

7 days ago

Snow falls in the Eastern Cape as a cold front sweeps in, bringing strong winds and hazardous waves to KwaZulu-Natal. Fresh snow forecast for Maloti-Drakensberg.

Jim Mohlala