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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

647 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"This tests if you're from SA": ‘Chips vs fries’ debate leaves Mzansi laughing as food names clash

"This tests if you're from SA": ‘Chips vs fries’ debate leaves Mzansi laughing as food names clash

South Africa

3 months ago

"This is a real plug": Mzansi woman plugs free IBM tech courses, and Mzansi can’t believe their luck

"This is a real plug": Mzansi woman plugs free IBM tech courses, and Mzansi can’t believe their luck

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

"The last flight to Vrystaat": SA laughs at unfortunate colour scheme on OR Tambo Airport prompter

"The last flight to Vrystaat": SA laughs at unfortunate colour scheme on OR Tambo Airport prompter

South Africa

3 months ago

Prince William and Kate Break silence on Epstein file revelations as pressure mounts on royal family

Prince William and Kate Break silence on Epstein file revelations as pressure mounts on royal family

Europe

3 months ago

Ghanaian man sends mansion money from Germany only to find a thatched house standing on his land

Ghanaian man sends mansion money from Germany only to find a thatched house standing on his land

Africa

3 months ago

"Only meet at police station": Mzansi reacts after iPhone reseller loses R100K in armed robbery

"Only meet at police station": Mzansi reacts after iPhone reseller loses R100K in armed robbery

South Africa

3 months ago

“And we still buy there every month”: Mzansi left shaking their heads after man shares Clicks bill

“And we still buy there every month”: Mzansi left shaking their heads after man shares Clicks bill

People

3 months ago

A TikTok user shared a video showing his R1 451 total cost of toiletries at Clicks' till, sparking debate over in-store versus online prices for everyday items

Dad’s late-night search leads to AI epilepsy breakthrough that could change thousands of young lives

Dad’s late-night search leads to AI epilepsy breakthrough that could change thousands of young lives

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A South African father’s late-night search leads to an AI breakthrough, launching Project Unseen to help detect hidden epilepsy causes in children nationwide

“And you ordered wrong things”: American tourist’s first Spur visit sparks debate over order choice

“And you ordered wrong things”: American tourist’s first Spur visit sparks debate over order choice

People

3 months ago

An American tourist visiting Cape Town tried Spur for the first time, ranking his favourite SA fast-food spots and sparking a lively debate online

"We will miss you": Glimpse of David Sejobe’s final resting place moves Mzansi as tributes pour in

"We will miss you": Glimpse of David Sejobe’s final resting place moves Mzansi as tributes pour in

People

3 months ago

Images showing a glimpse of late cyclist and security guard David Sejobe’s final resting place moved South Africans as tributes continue to pour in nationwide

"We don't sound like that": Stand-up comedian catches heat for mocking South African accent

"We don't sound like that": Stand-up comedian catches heat for mocking South African accent

South Africa

3 months ago

A stand-up comedian’s joke about the Mzansi accent has triggered backlash, reopening debates about cultural stereotypes, identity, and global misrepresentation

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react as BI Phakathi's generosity leaves gogo in tears

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react as BI Phakathi's generosity leaves gogo in tears

People

3 months ago

BI Phakathi’s touching act of kindness toward a struggling Durban gogo has gone viral, leaving Mzansi emotional and praising his compassion over the poor

Placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia leave parents fuming as school admissions crisis deepens

Placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia leave parents fuming as school admissions crisis deepens

Education

3 months ago

Parents in Akasia are demanding answers after school placement delays left learners without spaces, exposing deeper cracks in South Africa’s education system

"Well done stranger": SA woman stuns Mzansi after flaunting her first “big girl” apartment in the US

"Well done stranger": SA woman stuns Mzansi after flaunting her first “big girl” apartment in the US

People

3 months ago

A South African woman living in the US wowed Mzansi after sharing a TikTok video of her first “big girl” apartment, sparking thousands of reactions online

SA gent flexes luxury London shopping spree, eyes R8 million Rolex at Harrods

SA gent flexes luxury London shopping spree, eyes R8 million Rolex at Harrods

People

3 months ago

A 21-year-old Mzansi man in London went viral after sharing a luxury shopping spree at Harrods, hunting for a R8 million Rolex and sparking major debate online

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