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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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"This is amazing": Stunning lenticular clouds spotted over Betty’s Bay leave residents amazed

"This is amazing": Stunning lenticular clouds spotted over Betty’s Bay leave residents amazed

South Africa

3 months ago

“This is upsetting”: Mzansi fumes as immigrant traders 'ban' SA traders in Bellville market

“This is upsetting”: Mzansi fumes as immigrant traders 'ban' SA traders in Bellville market

South Africa

3 months ago

Grade 11 East London pupil feeds 170 children in Duncan Village

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Grade 11 East London pupil feeds 170 children in Duncan Village

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“Where was this?”: SA immigrants at UK braai event leave fellow South Africans envious

“Where was this?”: SA immigrants at UK braai event leave fellow South Africans envious

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"This is the right direction": SA reacts as petrol attendant shows reality of living with R100k debt

"This is the right direction": SA reacts as petrol attendant shows reality of living with R100k debt

People

3 months ago

"They're depriving us of our flex": Mzansi fumes over new Zambuk tin that opens too easily

"They're depriving us of our flex": Mzansi fumes over new Zambuk tin that opens too easily

South Africa

3 months ago

"An absolutely amazing dad": Mzansi reacts as son's first flight experience to Cape Town warms hearts

"An absolutely amazing dad": Mzansi reacts as son's first flight experience to Cape Town warms hearts

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A father captured his son’s first-ever flight to Cape Town, sharing their heartwarming journey and the boy’s infectious excitement that resonated with South Africans

How to become a Checkers Sixty60 driver in South Africa without owning a scooter

How to become a Checkers Sixty60 driver in South Africa without owning a scooter

South Africa

3 months ago

Checkers Sixty60 recruits delivery drivers across South Africa, offering scooters for hire. Jobs are available for those with valid motorcycle or car licences.

“Look at God”: Mzansi celebrates as family moves from squatter camp into dream home

“Look at God”: Mzansi celebrates as family moves from squatter camp into dream home

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

South Africans celebrated after a family shared their journey on social media from a squatter camp to their long-awaited new home after seven years.

“What’s wrong with 2026?“: SA reacts as expert gives super El Niño outlook for Mzansi

“What’s wrong with 2026?“: SA reacts as expert gives super El Niño outlook for Mzansi

South Africa

3 months ago

South Africans shared concerns after an agricultural expert warned about a possible super El Nino, affecting the country's upcoming summer crop season.

"March and March was a distraction": Mzansi reacts after SA banks cleared in rand manipulation case

"March and March was a distraction": Mzansi reacts after SA banks cleared in rand manipulation case

South Africa

3 months ago

The Constitutional Court dismissed the Competition Commission’s appeal in the rand manipulation case, sparing major South African banks from prosecution.

“Could be a difficult process”: SA attorney warns parents about changing child’s surname in Mzansi

“Could be a difficult process”: SA attorney warns parents about changing child’s surname in Mzansi

South Africa

3 months ago

Changing a child's surname in South Africa can be a complex process, requiring consent from both parents. Social media users share their lengthy experiences.

“The nerve”: SA fuming as Pretoria e-hailing driver allegedly discriminates against Tsonga passenger

“The nerve”: SA fuming as Pretoria e-hailing driver allegedly discriminates against Tsonga passenger

People

3 months ago

A Pretoria e-hailing driver’s alleged comments to a Tsonga passenger during a ride has reignited debates about tribalism and discrimination in South Africa.

“God is always good”: Mzansi celebrates former G4S guard’s career glow-up at Grootvlei prison

“God is always good”: Mzansi celebrates former G4S guard’s career glow-up at Grootvlei prison

People

3 months ago

South Africans celebrated after former G4S security officer Tshepo Mmolawa announced his appointment by the Department of Correctional Services on 1 July 2026.

French dog Nova goes viral after correctly predicting FIFA World Cup matches

French dog Nova goes viral after correctly predicting FIFA World Cup matches

World

3 months ago

Nova, the American Shepherd, captured hearts by accurately predicting FIFA World Cup results. Follow her stunning forecasts that amazed football fans worldwide.

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