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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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We Buy Cars responds to backlash over Afrikaner refugee-themed advert

We Buy Cars responds to backlash over Afrikaner refugee-themed advert

South Africa

7 days ago

Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

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Limpopo man who walked barefoot to school now leads Unisa mathematics research chair

Education

7 days ago

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June

Economy

7 days ago

“Are they African American now?”: SA refugees reunite with pet in US, Mzansi reacts

“Are they African American now?”: SA refugees reunite with pet in US, Mzansi reacts

Family and Relationships

7 days ago

"I’m in tears": Mzansi melts over Richards Bay teacher’s morning preps

"I’m in tears": Mzansi melts over Richards Bay teacher’s morning preps

People

7 days ago

US green card update gives hope to family visa applicants

US green card update gives hope to family visa applicants

US

8 days ago

US names ten naturalised citizens facing citizenship revocation and deportation

US names ten naturalised citizens facing citizenship revocation and deportation

US

8 days ago

The US Department of Justice has filed complaints seeking to strip citizenship from ten naturalised Americans accused of concealing serious crimes

“Once fell for this”: SA reacts after Xolile Vesile rants about Clicks toilet paper pricing trick

“Once fell for this”: SA reacts after Xolile Vesile rants about Clicks toilet paper pricing trick

People

8 days ago

Xolile Vesile's TikTok rant on Clicks' confusing toilet paper pricing highlights shopper frustrations with "misleading" deals. Mzansi shares their own experiences.

"Never reached R10": Gogo’s hidden Capitec savings leave SA woman stunned, SA reacts

"Never reached R10": Gogo’s hidden Capitec savings leave SA woman stunned, SA reacts

Family and Relationships

8 days ago

A South African woman posted a video showing her grandmother’s hidden Capitec Live Better Savings balance, sparking reactions across Mzansi social media

“SA architecture is world-class”: Nigeria vs Mzansi $1m property comparison divides social media

“SA architecture is world-class”: Nigeria vs Mzansi $1m property comparison divides social media

South Africa

8 days ago

A video contrasts a R17 million Cape Town home with a $1.3 million Nigerian mansion, sparking lively debates on luxury living and architecture in both countries.

“She's not playing games”: Mzansi motorist stunned as Vereeniging car guard whips out card machine

“She's not playing games”: Mzansi motorist stunned as Vereeniging car guard whips out card machine

People

8 days ago

A Vereeniging car guard amazed a motorist by using a card machine for tips, sparking mixed reactions on social media about her clever hustle and payment methods.

"Yoh, you're brave": Mzansi praises woman for calling out e-hailing driver for texting while driving

"Yoh, you're brave": Mzansi praises woman for calling out e-hailing driver for texting while driving

People

8 days ago

A South African woman calmly confronted her e-hailing driver about texting while driving, sparking praise for her polite approach and raising road safety awareness.

“Comparing the incomparable”: Mzansi man in the UK sparks debate with pricey drinks TikTok video

“Comparing the incomparable”: Mzansi man in the UK sparks debate with pricey drinks TikTok video

People

8 days ago

A South African man compares drink prices in the UK to Cyril Ramaphosa's economy, sparking debate on currency value and cost of living in Mzansi vs Britain.

“We don’t need symbolic service”: NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus criticises Mandela Day in Twitter video

“We don’t need symbolic service”: NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus criticises Mandela Day in Twitter video

Politics

8 days ago

NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus criticised Mandela Day in a Twitter video, saying South Africa needs real government accountability, not symbolic gestures.

Who is Thea Booysen? MrBeast weds South African gamer in secret island wedding

Who is Thea Booysen? MrBeast weds South African gamer in secret island wedding

Family and Relationships

8 days ago

MrBeast married South African content creator Thea Booysen, known as TheaBeasty, on Necker Island, sharing joyful moments and stunning wedding photos.

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