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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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"Eish, yah neh": Woman sends Mzansi into stitches after Gusheshe spinning nearby sends her running

"Eish, yah neh": Woman sends Mzansi into stitches after Gusheshe spinning nearby sends her running

People

3 months ago

"You're my inspo": Tyla notices her lookalike on Instagram, calls her the real inspiration

"You're my inspo": Tyla notices her lookalike on Instagram, calls her the real inspiration

People

3 months ago

"Driver needs to be promoted": SA reacts after Kruger Park safari hero outruns rhino in reverse

"Driver needs to be promoted": SA reacts after Kruger Park safari hero outruns rhino in reverse

People

3 months ago

“Yoh, this Aunty”: SA reacts as Helen Zille gets behind the decks at LSB Fourways in Joburg

“Yoh, this Aunty”: SA reacts as Helen Zille gets behind the decks at LSB Fourways in Joburg

People

3 months ago

“Those cars are haunted”: SA reacts as decommissioned SAPS vehicles go on auction in Polokwane

“Those cars are haunted”: SA reacts as decommissioned SAPS vehicles go on auction in Polokwane

South Africa

3 months ago

"Did he lie?": SA reacts after Tsekeleke rants about KFC Mabopane in TikTok video

"Did he lie?": SA reacts after Tsekeleke rants about KFC Mabopane in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

"I need my papers here": Nigerian man's video demanding Home Affairs to verify him leaves SA stunned

"I need my papers here": Nigerian man's video demanding Home Affairs to verify him leaves SA stunned

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian man living in Mzansi since 2009 has gone viral after demanding that Home Affairs verify his migration status and issue his documents after 16 years.

Pakistan Association’s ANC voter drive leaves SA fuming ahead of 2026 municipal elections

Pakistan Association’s ANC voter drive leaves SA fuming ahead of 2026 municipal elections

Politics

3 months ago

Pakistan Association SA launched a voter registration campaign encouraging naturalised Pakistani South Africans to support the ANC in the municipal elections.

“So many children lost”: SA mourns as Curro bids farewell to Grade 9 learner

“So many children lost”: SA mourns as Curro bids farewell to Grade 9 learner

People

3 months ago

Curro Secunda in Mpumalanga shared a tribute to Grade 9 learner Anna Ncobile Mkhabel on 19 June 2026 as South Africans responded with grief and condolences online

"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

"Make him Mayor": Joburg mayoral candidate's Setswana accent has Mzansi in disbelief

People

3 months ago

Joburg mayoral candidate Galston Anthony went viral after he switched to Setswana while addressing critics with an English accent, leaving Mzansi amused.

“You’re officially South African”: Mzansi reacts after influencer "Jack Mabaso" gets Hart pot

“You’re officially South African”: Mzansi reacts after influencer "Jack Mabaso" gets Hart pot

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Social media influencer Jack Mabaso went viral after South African fans sent him a Hart pot, with Mzansi declaring him an honorary South African in the comments.

“At least the sign is funny”: SA dusted by broken escalator sign at Greenstone mall

“At least the sign is funny”: SA dusted by broken escalator sign at Greenstone mall

South Africa

3 months ago

A Joburg shopper called out Greenstone Shopping Centre after the mall allegedly raised parking fees while its escalators remained broken for three months.

“This is wrong”: SA reacts after loose KZN lion is put down

“This is wrong”: SA reacts after loose KZN lion is put down

South Africa

3 months ago

A lion that escaped in KZN was put down on Tuesday after Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife officials failed to dart it safely near Langwane in Mpilo Private Game Reserve.

"I'm nervous": Rory Petzer begs Mzansi for Bafana Bafana gees ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

"I'm nervous": Rory Petzer begs Mzansi for Bafana Bafana gees ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

People

3 months ago

A Mzansi content creator called out South Africans for their lack of energy ahead of Bafana Bafana’s opening World Cup match against Mexico on Thursday night.

"She is too cool": American passes proudly SA test during interview in Instagram video

"She is too cool": American passes proudly SA test during interview in Instagram video

People

3 months ago

A US woman went viral after an interview showed her naming local dishes, speaking Amapiano culture and calling South Africans the "friendliest people".

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