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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

636 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"We are thinking of her": Pretoria skater Kira Meyer laid to rest as family says their final goodbye

"We are thinking of her": Pretoria skater Kira Meyer laid to rest as family says their final goodbye

South Africa

7 days ago

"They won't fix them": Tourist stunned by massive potholes on Mzansi rural roads in TikTok video

"They won't fix them": Tourist stunned by massive potholes on Mzansi rural roads in TikTok video

South Africa

7 days ago

Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay remains closed as experts warn repairs must happen urgently

Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay remains closed as experts warn repairs must happen urgently

South Africa

7 days ago

"Free lift home": Woman swept off her feet by running water in TikTok video as New York floods rage

"Free lift home": Woman swept off her feet by running water in TikTok video as New York floods rage

People

9 days ago

"You forgot Dischem": SA man's Woolies vs Checkers rant resonates with budget-conscious Mzansi

"You forgot Dischem": SA man's Woolies vs Checkers rant resonates with budget-conscious Mzansi

People

9 days ago

“Thank God I’m shy”: SA reacts after Regent Business School graduate’s Zulu song stunt fails badly

“Thank God I’m shy”: SA reacts after Regent Business School graduate’s Zulu song stunt fails badly

People

9 days ago

"I blame his parent": SA reacts as young Zulu gent struggles to speak isiZulu in Street Interview

"I blame his parent": SA reacts as young Zulu gent struggles to speak isiZulu in Street Interview

People

9 days ago

A young KZN man went viral on Twitter after a street interview showed him struggling to speak isiZulu, with South Africans blaming parents for the language loss

"How did we get here?": South Africans earning R50k monthly share their jobs on X, SA left stunned

"How did we get here?": South Africans earning R50k monthly share their jobs on X, SA left stunned

South Africa

10 days ago

South Africans earning R50K a month revealed their jobs in an X post, and the responses left many people in disbelief, given the country's sky-high unemployment rate

“Let them in, it’s cold”: SA jokes after man wakes up to lions peering through his window

“Let them in, it’s cold”: SA jokes after man wakes up to lions peering through his window

South Africa

10 days ago

A Gauteng man faces lions at his window in a wild encounter that captures South Africa's unique charm. Jared Flanagan’s video sparks joy and laughter online.

"Pass it forward": Funny Chef delivers homemade lasagne to Kagiso Mashao in surprise act of kindness

"Pass it forward": Funny Chef delivers homemade lasagne to Kagiso Mashao in surprise act of kindness

People

10 days ago

Mzansi food personality Funny Chef cooked and personally delivered a homemade lasagne to Kagiso Mashao after his posts about faith and gratitude moved her deeply

"I liked it": Owamie claps back after liking Bonko Khoza’s statement on sexual assault allegations

"I liked it": Owamie claps back after liking Bonko Khoza’s statement on sexual assault allegations

People

10 days ago

Mzansi content creator Boldy Owamie defends her TikTok 'like' on Bonko Khoza's statement amid backlash over sexual assault allegations. Followers rally behind her.

“We just want peace”: Foreigners beg for peace as anti-immigration protests sweep major SA cities

“We just want peace”: Foreigners beg for peace as anti-immigration protests sweep major SA cities

People

10 days ago

Foreign nationals living in Mzansi have pleaded for peace as anti-immigration protests swept through major cities, leaving shops vandalised and communities on edge.

"You are overdoing it": KZN Arsenal fan teacher gets guard of honour from learners in TikTok video

"You are overdoing it": KZN Arsenal fan teacher gets guard of honour from learners in TikTok video

People

10 days ago

A KwaZulu-Natal teacher celebrated Arsenal's Premier League victory with a guard of honour from his learners, capturing heartfelt moments in a TikTok clip.

"Buses had this since 2009": Cape Town man's video showing how cashless taxis will work divides SA

"Buses had this since 2009": Cape Town man's video showing how cashless taxis will work divides SA

Industry

10 days ago

Cape Town's new cashless taxi payment system launches on 1 June 2026, allowing fares via phone or card. Discover how this impacts commuters in the Western Cape.

“Things are expensive”: Mzansi reacts as woman shows what R3K buys from Checkers and Pick n Pay

“Things are expensive”: Mzansi reacts as woman shows what R3K buys from Checkers and Pick n Pay

People

10 days ago

A mom shared her R3,000 monthly grocery haul from Checkers and Pick n Pay, showing how families are coping with rising food prices and inflation in Mzansi

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