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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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“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

Industry

3 months ago

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

Industry

3 months ago

Bangladesh TikTok video shows father shield baby under moving train at Bhairab Railway Station

Bangladesh TikTok video shows father shield baby under moving train at Bhairab Railway Station

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

People

3 months ago

"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut

"Deny her access": SA tells woman abandoned at 6 to forgive her mother but keep the door shut

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

CPUT launches fraud investigation as failed student walks stage and takes another student's degree

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CPUT launches fraud investigation as failed student walks stage and takes another student's degree

People

3 months ago

“R100K a month is not enough”: Cape Town mom breaks down her family’s budget in viral Instagram clip

“R100K a month is not enough”: Cape Town mom breaks down her family’s budget in viral Instagram clip

People

3 months ago

A Somerset West strategist reveals why a R100,000 salary fails to sustain a family in Mzansi, detailing budgets and expenses in a revealing Instagram video.

"A 'people-centred' leader": Helen Zille's Shoprite Usave run has Mzansi saying 'she's one of us'

"A 'people-centred' leader": Helen Zille's Shoprite Usave run has Mzansi saying 'she's one of us'

People

3 months ago

Helen Zille's grocery shopping at Shoprite Usave captures South Africans' hearts as they relate to the politician amid her Johannesburg mayoral campaign.

“You're so amazing": SA reacts as Rachel cooks for Siya Kolisi's sister in TikTok video

“You're so amazing": SA reacts as Rachel cooks for Siya Kolisi's sister in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi captivated Mzansi with her heartfelt TikTok video of cooking butter chicken for Liphelo Madlingozi, showcasing the family's deep bond and love.

"She has no car?": UK Thanos confronts neighbour parking in her rented space in viral TikTok video

"She has no car?": UK Thanos confronts neighbour parking in her rented space in viral TikTok video

People

3 months ago

Viral TikTok star UK Thanos hilariously confronts a neighbour using her rented parking bay, sparking laughter and support from Mzansi over her rightful claim.

“Misleading”: Mzansi reacts after 6 SA cities rank among world’s most dangerous in global report

“Misleading”: Mzansi reacts after 6 SA cities rank among world’s most dangerous in global report

South Africa

3 months ago

A 2026 Global Urban Safety Statistics report ranked Pietermaritzburg as the world’s most dangerous city with five other Mzansi cities also making the top 50 list

“That’s a Monster”: Mzansi reacts as Warmbad woman catches nearly 5m Lazysnake in Facebook clip

“That’s a Monster”: Mzansi reacts as Warmbad woman catches nearly 5m Lazysnake in Facebook clip

People

3 months ago

A Warmbad woman, Lize Marais, stunned South Africa by safely releasing a massive 4.7-metre African Lazysnake, igniting shock and admiration across Mzansi.

Cape Town teacher faces jail after Cape of Good Hope SPCA seizes 16 animals from Philippi property

Cape Town teacher faces jail after Cape of Good Hope SPCA seizes 16 animals from Philippi property

People

3 months ago

A Cape Town teacher faces up to a year in prison after 16 neglected animals were seized from her home, revealing shocking animal cruelty conditions.

"Documented and paying tax": Video showing countries with the most SA expats leaves TikTok divided

"Documented and paying tax": Video showing countries with the most SA expats leaves TikTok divided

People

3 months ago

A resurfaced TikTok video ranks the top 10 countries where South Africans have settled abroad, revealing nearly 915,000 expats living outside South Africa.

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

"Never depend on one client": SA calls Woolies a bully as Beyers liquidation leaves hundreds jobless

Industry

3 months ago

Mzansi is calling Woolworths a corporate bully after the liquidation of Beyers Chocolates ended a 34-year partnership and left hundreds of workers without jobs

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