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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

999 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"You're onto something": TikTok video of young man eating sushi with atchaar wins over Mzansi

"You're onto something": TikTok video of young man eating sushi with atchaar wins over Mzansi

People

2 months ago

“This is madness”: Action SA woman uses EFF regalia to wipe floor in Twitter video, sparks outrage

“This is madness”: Action SA woman uses EFF regalia to wipe floor in Twitter video, sparks outrage

People

2 months ago

“It's very sad": Man calls out SA for being too soft on Mazwi Khubeka’s kidnapping in TikTok video

“It's very sad": Man calls out SA for being too soft on Mazwi Khubeka’s kidnapping in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

"Only in South African": Mzansi in mixed emotions after man overtakes car in reverse on busy road

"Only in South African": Mzansi in mixed emotions after man overtakes car in reverse on busy road

People

2 months ago

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

Education

2 months ago

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

People

2 months ago

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

People

2 months ago

Fugitive prophet Shepherd Bushiri captivates South Korea with viral TikTok antics, as Mzansi reacts to his international prominence amid ongoing legal troubles.

"Congratulations to him”: Daughter surprises dad with Isuzu bakkie worth over R380K in TikTok video

"Congratulations to him”: Daughter surprises dad with Isuzu bakkie worth over R380K in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A 35-year-old woman from Mthatha surprises her dad with a brand-new Isuzu bakkie, celebrating their love on TikTok. Mzansi's heartfelt reactions poured in.

"I love my country": SA pleased with white guy's Amapiano dance in TikTok video

"I love my country": SA pleased with white guy's Amapiano dance in TikTok video

People

2 months ago

A young white man electrifies the South African dance scene during an Amapiano set, uniting the crowd in a moment of joy and breaking down barriers.

"Stop flirting, come": New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bafana Bafana clip has SA calling him to lead

"Stop flirting, come": New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bafana Bafana clip has SA calling him to lead

People

2 months ago

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's nostalgic FIFA World Cup commentary has South Africans yearning for his leadership amid rising crises and upcoming elections.

Komatipoort SAPS Captain Earns “Sbali” Title After Speaking Siswati to explain Crocodile Mission

Komatipoort SAPS Captain Earns “Sbali” Title After Speaking Siswati to explain Crocodile Mission

People

2 months ago

A SAPS captain from won Mzansi's heart after speaking siSwati in a video about a dangerous crocodile mission to find a missing businessman in the Komati River

"God is great": KZN rehab staff celebrate stroke patient’s incredible recovery at Nurture iLembe

"God is great": KZN rehab staff celebrate stroke patient’s incredible recovery at Nurture iLembe

People

2 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man, Mr Sithole, defied the odds in his stroke recovery journey, leaving rehab unaided. His inspiring story captured hearts across Mzansi.

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

South Africa

2 months ago

Footage shared on Facebook shows a violent group brawl with gunshots fired at the N1 City mall parking lot in Cape Town, leaving many South Africans outraged.

"It is hard": SA man living with kidney disease shows reality of being sick and poor

"It is hard": SA man living with kidney disease shows reality of being sick and poor

People

2 months ago

A South African man, Real Bulo Traders, shares his battle with stage 5 kidney disease and the struggle for medication without electricity, touching Mzansi's heart.

“A leader doing that?”: SA TikToker Owamie calls out Julius Malema over Mazwi kidnapping retweet

“A leader doing that?”: SA TikToker Owamie calls out Julius Malema over Mazwi kidnapping retweet

People

2 months ago

Boldy Owamie calls out EFF leader Julius Malema for sharing unverified claims about Mazwi Mkhubeka's kidnapping, igniting fierce debate in Mzansi.

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