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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 (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

645 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"He loves his job": SA moved as ranger’s kindness open historic storms river pass after 13-year wait

"He loves his job": SA moved as ranger’s kindness open historic storms river pass after 13-year wait

People

3 months ago

“Has no one claimed this land?“: Ancient stone city in Mpumalanga leaves Mzansi stunned

“Has no one claimed this land?“: Ancient stone city in Mpumalanga leaves Mzansi stunned

South Africa

3 months ago

"Beautiful city": Mzansi welcomes Durban's ranking as one of 2026 best global travel destination

"Beautiful city": Mzansi welcomes Durban's ranking as one of 2026 best global travel destination

South Africa

3 months ago

“Africa is rising”: Mzansi reacts as American claims life in SA beats US after Cape Town move

“Africa is rising”: Mzansi reacts as American claims life in SA beats US after Cape Town move

People

3 months ago

"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

Industry

3 months ago

“He causes unnecessary traffic”: Mysol’s luxury convoy in Marikana leaves Mzansi fuming

“He causes unnecessary traffic”: Mysol’s luxury convoy in Marikana leaves Mzansi fuming

People

3 months ago

North West mining boss Solly Soka Madibela, known as Mysol, trends after his luxury convoy drives through Marikana Toll Plaza without visibly stopping to pay

"Copying the Chinese": Mzansi divided as Toyota unveils new models at Sandton motor industry event

"Copying the Chinese": Mzansi divided as Toyota unveils new models at Sandton motor industry event

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

Toyota South Africa unveiled its upcoming vehicle line-up at the 2026 State of the Motor Industry event in Sandton, including new hybrids, EVs and performance models

"The food is not great": Afrikaner couple in USA say American food left them missing a Mzansi meal

"The food is not great": Afrikaner couple in USA say American food left them missing a Mzansi meal

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African Afrikaner couple living in the US shared their honest experience with American food, sparking debate about burgers, braais and homesickness

"I agree": Mzansi reacts to influencer’s claim that January is the best time to snag a car deal

"I agree": Mzansi reacts to influencer’s claim that January is the best time to snag a car deal

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

A South African influencer from Cape Town explained why January may be the best time to buy a car and how buyers can negotiate smarter deals at dealerships

Russian man who filmed encounters with Ghanaian women finally identified after viral video

Russian man who filmed encounters with Ghanaian women finally identified after viral video

People

3 months ago

A Russian man accused of secretly filming encounters with Ghanaian women in Accra has reportedly been identified after viral TikTok videos raised privacy concerns

“The river mouth blew open”: Popular KZN fishing spot turns grim after sudden mass fish death

“The river mouth blew open”: Popular KZN fishing spot turns grim after sudden mass fish death

South Africa

3 months ago

Authorities are investigating a mass fish die-off at the Umhlali River Mouth near Tinley Manor after residents reported brown water and a strong odour

"The Skelm is happy": Mzansi reacts as Ramokgopa gets down to choir's "Wena Skelema" ahead of SONA

"The Skelm is happy": Mzansi reacts as Ramokgopa gets down to choir's "Wena Skelema" ahead of SONA

Politics

3 months ago

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa sparks a debate about electricity costs after he was filmed dancing outside Cape Town City Hall ahead of SONA

"5-star hotel": Ga-Rankuwa woman stuns SA after showing off modern shack with aluminium finishes

"5-star hotel": Ga-Rankuwa woman stuns SA after showing off modern shack with aluminium finishes

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

A 23-year-old beauty salon owner from Ga-Rankuwa in Pretoria has gone viral after revealing her stylish shack with aluminium finishes and a mounted TV

Nigerian woman biker rides from Lagos to South Africa, spends 2 million Naira on fuel

Nigerian woman biker rides from Lagos to South Africa, spends 2 million Naira on fuel

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian woman stunned Africa after riding her motorbike from Lagos to South Africa, revealing the fuel cost, border struggles and how long the daring trip took

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