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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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“We’re sorry to hear that”: SA reacts as Zim activist speaks on life in Zimbabwe in Facebook video

“We’re sorry to hear that”: SA reacts as Zim activist speaks on life in Zimbabwe in Facebook video

Confessions

2 months ago

“Nothing funny here”: Mzansi reacts to video of man arrested for demanding papers from foreigners

“Nothing funny here”: Mzansi reacts to video of man arrested for demanding papers from foreigners

People

2 months ago

“Why’s he crying?”: Husband’s reaction to wife’s hug prank leaves fans in stitches

“Why’s he crying?”: Husband’s reaction to wife’s hug prank leaves fans in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“This took me out”: SA dusted by funny spending challenge at Spar

“This took me out”: SA dusted by funny spending challenge at Spar

South Africa

3 months ago

“You’re such a vibe”: Mzansi loves Instagram video of woman dancing with marimba players

“You’re such a vibe”: Mzansi loves Instagram video of woman dancing with marimba players

People

3 months ago

“You still employed?”: Mzansi react as Durban woman rage baits her boss in Instagram video

“You still employed?”: Mzansi react as Durban woman rage baits her boss in Instagram video

People

3 months ago

Two pitbulls euthanised after fatal attack on Durban woman in Woodlands

Two pitbulls euthanised after fatal attack on Durban woman in Woodlands

South Africa

3 months ago

A 28-year-old woman tragically died after a pitbull attack in Montclair, Durban. Two dogs were euthanised while the third remains missing amid conflicting reports.

“Maybe we get the wrong R500”: SA mommies react to TikTok video of R580 SASSA grocery haul

“Maybe we get the wrong R500”: SA mommies react to TikTok video of R580 SASSA grocery haul

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African mom showcases her R580 SASSA grant haul for her daughter, sparking debate among South African mothers on budgeting and shopping strategies.

“This is beautiful recycling”: KZN woman’s house built from trash leaves SA stunned

“This is beautiful recycling”: KZN woman’s house built from trash leaves SA stunned

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

A KZN woman creates a house from trash and old bottles, showcasing her innovative ecobrick methods and sparking conversations about recycling in South Africa.

“How do we prepare for it?”: Mzansi panics over brewing Super El Niño TikTok update

“How do we prepare for it?”: Mzansi panics over brewing Super El Niño TikTok update

South Africa

3 months ago

The Weather Girls warn of a scorching summer as forecasters predict a strong Super El Niño, leading to extreme heat and intense storms in South Africa.

“You’re the next victim”: Mzansi jokes after fan gets mouthful from 'Jonasi' in Instagram video

“You’re the next victim”: Mzansi jokes after fan gets mouthful from 'Jonasi' in Instagram video

People

3 months ago

Sports marketer Nikita Persadh hilariously met Sdumo Mtshali, aka Jonasi from The Polygamist, sparking laughter over their memorable hug and fan reactions.

“So identical”: TikTok video of Gugu Gumede lookalike leaves Mzansi in stunned

“So identical”: TikTok video of Gugu Gumede lookalike leaves Mzansi in stunned

People

3 months ago

South African woman has left her viewers stunned with her uncanny resemblance to Gugu Gumede, joking about doubling for Joyce in The Polygamist season 2.

“Huge things in these waters”: SA reacts to rare whale washing up in the Western Cape

“Huge things in these waters”: SA reacts to rare whale washing up in the Western Cape

South Africa

3 months ago

A rare fin whale washed ashore at Die Plaat beach in Gansbaai, leaving experts puzzled after a necropsy revealed no clear cause of death. Ongoing mystery ensues.

“You can’t park there”: Mzansi reacts after BMW loses control in Midrand

“You can’t park there”: Mzansi reacts after BMW loses control in Midrand

South Africa

3 months ago

A BMW M140i swerved dangerously in Midrand, capturing attention on Nkn Carspots. No injuries reported, but viewers question the driver's ability with such power.

“They're smoking something strong”: Video unpacking SARS travel rules sparks debate

“They're smoking something strong”: Video unpacking SARS travel rules sparks debate

South Africa

3 months ago

Financial advisor Munya Shumba reveals new SARS travel rules, requiring declarations on cash over R100,000 and items above R5,000, sparking debate among Mzansi.

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