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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’ll get over it”: Cape Town man’s Facebook video about spaza shop closures divides Mzansi

“We’ll get over it”: Cape Town man’s Facebook video about spaza shop closures divides Mzansi

People

3 months ago

South Africa’s new AARTO Demerit system could leave millions of drivers without car insurance

South Africa’s new AARTO Demerit system could leave millions of drivers without car insurance

South Africa

3 months ago

“We’re in trouble”: Suspected fake SAPS officials flee Joburg home after alarm goes off, SA worried

“We’re in trouble”: Suspected fake SAPS officials flee Joburg home after alarm goes off, SA worried

South Africa

3 months ago

"It's not funny": Mzansi claps back as Grand Dilan trolls SA after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup exit

"It's not funny": Mzansi claps back as Grand Dilan trolls SA after Bafana Bafana’s World Cup exit

People

3 months ago

"How many are real?": SA reacts to Sandton City shoppers carrying designer bags worth a fortune

"How many are real?": SA reacts to Sandton City shoppers carrying designer bags worth a fortune

South Africa

3 months ago

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

"SA uni standards are high": Mzansi reacts as gent rejected by local varsities gets into Harvard

Education

3 months ago

“No potholes, scooter still there”: SA impressed with Afrikaner couple’s new life in New York

“No potholes, scooter still there”: SA impressed with Afrikaner couple’s new life in New York

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An Afrikaner couple living in New York shared a Facebook video of their quiet American neighbourhood, and South Africans could not believe what they were seeing.

"Rands or Naira?": SA stunned after Icebolethu CEO shares she built R1bn funeral empire without loan

"Rands or Naira?": SA stunned after Icebolethu CEO shares she built R1bn funeral empire without loan

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

The CEO of Icebolethu told a Joburg business conference that her funeral company turns over R1 billion a year, and that she built it without ever taking out a loan.

"The alarm don't scare them": SA fumes after CCTV catches attempted midday break-in in Pretoria

"The alarm don't scare them": SA fumes after CCTV catches attempted midday break-in in Pretoria

South Africa

3 months ago

Three suspected burglars were caught on CCTV trying to break into a Ninapark home in broad daylight, before walking away empty-handed as Mzansi react with fury

Afrikaans Uber Wanatu launches monthly subscription service in Pretoria and Centurion

Afrikaans Uber Wanatu launches monthly subscription service in Pretoria and Centurion

Industry

3 months ago

Wanatu, the Afrikaans ride-hailing service operating in Pretoria and Centurion, has launched monthly subscription plans with the ability to choose your own driver

"Costs more than a 2 litre": SA stunned as Man crashes out about R39 buddy Coke on UberEats

"Costs more than a 2 litre": SA stunned as Man crashes out about R39 buddy Coke on UberEats

People

3 months ago

A Mzansi content creator went viral after spotting a 440ml Buddy Coke listed for R38.90 on Uber Eats, while the same drink costs R14 in stores, sparking a debate.

Grandmother allegedly poisons daughter and four grandchildren in Mechanicville apartment

Grandmother allegedly poisons daughter and four grandchildren in Mechanicville apartment

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A grandmother is suspected of poisoning her daughter and four grandchildren in Mechanicville, NY. Discover the tragic details behind this heartbreaking case.

White SA immigrant in the US calls the "white South African refugee" claim bogus in Instagram video

White SA immigrant in the US calls the "white South African refugee" claim bogus in Instagram video

People

3 months ago

A white Mzansi woman who moved to the US has challenged the Trump administration’s decision to classify white South Africans as refugees in a viral Instagram video.

"This is sad": Venda businessman mistreated as foreigner forced to closes KZN company employing 350

"This is sad": Venda businessman mistreated as foreigner forced to closes KZN company employing 350

People

3 months ago

A Limpopo businessman closed his textile company after threats forced him out of KZN, despite being a South African citizen who trained over 2000 youth for free.

“We feel at home”: Americans visiting Mzansi say they’re not ready to leave SA

“We feel at home”: Americans visiting Mzansi say they’re not ready to leave SA

People

3 months ago

A pair of Americans visiting the country shared how at home they felt during their stay, with fresh-seeded watermelon stealing the show and Mzansi winning their hearts.

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