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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 a traumatised nation": SA relates to man's observations about Mzansi in Instagram video

"We're a traumatised nation": SA relates to man's observations about Mzansi in Instagram video

People

3 months ago

"Sandton of Venda": SA stunned by luxury mansions in Thohoyandou village in TikTok video

"Sandton of Venda": SA stunned by luxury mansions in Thohoyandou village in TikTok video

South Africa

3 months ago

“They made history”: Empire State Building couple pictured in handcuffs after wild proposal

“They made history”: Empire State Building couple pictured in handcuffs after wild proposal

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“We’ll support you”: SA cheers woman’s new spaza shop in TikTok video

“We’ll support you”: SA cheers woman’s new spaza shop in TikTok video

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

"This is bravery": SA in stitches after Joburg taxi sing along challenge falls flat

"This is bravery": SA in stitches after Joburg taxi sing along challenge falls flat

People

3 months ago

“Reached sibling mode”: Eastern Cape parents’ fight for last piece of chicken leaves SA in stitches

“Reached sibling mode”: Eastern Cape parents’ fight for last piece of chicken leaves SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“A great initiative”: SA impressed by George Municipality’s free bus programme for job seekers

“A great initiative”: SA impressed by George Municipality’s free bus programme for job seekers

South Africa

3 months ago

George municipality launches a Jobseekers Travel Voucher Programme, offering 7,500 unemployed residents six free bus trips to aid their job search efforts.

Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

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Five job interview signs experts say could mean your interview went better than expected

Facts and lifehacks

3 months ago

Interviews that flow naturally signal genuine employer interest. Experts highlight signs like extended discussions about job roles as positive indicators.

"Very unrealistic approach": SA disputes chartered accountant's breakdown of R100K salary in Mzansi

"Very unrealistic approach": SA disputes chartered accountant's breakdown of R100K salary in Mzansi

South Africa

3 months ago

A South African chartered accountant breaks down why a R100000 monthly salary is not enough for a family of four after tax, bond, and school fees.

Canva down: Frustrations rise as users report upload errors worldwide

Canva down: Frustrations rise as users report upload errors worldwide

World

3 months ago

Canva experienced a major outage on July 2, disrupting thousands of users' ability to upload images and access projects, with lingering slow load times reported.

“No one’s topping this”: Daring proposal on New York’s Empire State Building ends in arrest

“No one’s topping this”: Daring proposal on New York’s Empire State Building ends in arrest

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Russian couple was arrested after proposing atop New York's Empire State Building, unfurling a love banner. Police footage captures the dramatic scene.

“Bayede Cocomelon”: Mzansi reacts as Zulu kid with aura goes viral

“Bayede Cocomelon”: Mzansi reacts as Zulu kid with aura goes viral

People

3 months ago

A young boy in traditional Zulu attire captivates during Durban's anti-immigration protests, sparking a mix of praise and concern across social media.

Ballito doctor restores family’s 100-year-old Rolls-Royce in TikTok video

Ballito doctor restores family’s 100-year-old Rolls-Royce in TikTok video

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

Ballito doctor Ryall Hamlyn restored his family’s 1926 Rolls-Royce Barker Drophead Coupé, sharing the finished vintage car in a video after nearly 70 years parked.

"Pronunciation on point": SA impressed by UK podcaster's reaction to Netflix hit The Polygamist

"Pronunciation on point": SA impressed by UK podcaster's reaction to Netflix hit The Polygamist

People

3 months ago

South Africans celebrated a UK podcaster’s amusing reactions to Netflix's The Polygamist, praising his pronunciation of character names and capturing Jonasi's chaos.

“What was he doing there?”: SA divided as e-hailing driver gets robbed in Philippi

“What was he doing there?”: SA divided as e-hailing driver gets robbed in Philippi

South Africa

3 months ago

An e-hailing driver was robbed in Philippi, Cape Town, as seven men targeted his vehicle. Concern grows among locals over rising crime against drivers.

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