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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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Stanley the Giant Grouper at uShaka Sea World in Durban Has Died After 20 Years

Stanley the Giant Grouper at uShaka Sea World in Durban Has Died After 20 Years

South Africa

3 months ago

"You were complicit": Naledi Pandor’s resurfaced clip on Home Affairs corruption hits SA different

"You were complicit": Naledi Pandor’s resurfaced clip on Home Affairs corruption hits SA different

South Africa

3 months ago

Self-proclaimed Ghanaian king of Kubala Kingdom deported from Scotland after illegal stay

Self-proclaimed Ghanaian king of Kubala Kingdom deported from Scotland after illegal stay

People

3 months ago

“It's her turn": SA woman graduates as Emirates flight attendant after dropping out of law school

“It's her turn": SA woman graduates as Emirates flight attendant after dropping out of law school

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

"Her campaign is gold": Helen Zille ziplines 4-year-old Joburg sinkhole, Mzansi in stitches

"Her campaign is gold": Helen Zille ziplines 4-year-old Joburg sinkhole, Mzansi in stitches

Politics

3 months ago

“The level of performance": Video of woman speaking in tongues during proposal divides the internet

“The level of performance": Video of woman speaking in tongues during proposal divides the internet

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"Bayede looks bored": Viral TikTok of King Mswati's birthday celebration sparks mixed reactions

"Bayede looks bored": Viral TikTok of King Mswati's birthday celebration sparks mixed reactions

People

3 months ago

A video of King Mswati cutting his cake at Somhlolo National Stadium went viral after viewers noticed King Misuzulu’s body language at the event.

“The snake is like me": Social media reacts to python found chilling in pantry in Facebook video

“The snake is like me": Social media reacts to python found chilling in pantry in Facebook video

World

3 months ago

A resident on the Sunshine Coast was stunned to find a grumpy carpet python in their kitchen pantry, prompting a safe removal by Sunshine Coast Snake Catchers 24/7.

“Why is he screaming?": SA in stitches as man flees for his life from charging rhino in TikTok video

“Why is he screaming?": SA in stitches as man flees for his life from charging rhino in TikTok video

People

3 months ago

A local jogger's morning run turns chaotic as a rhino chases him through a quiet neighbourhood, leaving South Africans in stitches over the wild encounter.

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

Money

3 months ago

A nostalgic KFC menu from 1976 stuns South Africans with its prices—full meals under R1! Explore the shock at how inflation reshapes the fast food landscape.

SA man faces backlash after comparing lobola for women over 40 to expired milk in a Facebook video

SA man faces backlash after comparing lobola for women over 40 to expired milk in a Facebook video

People

3 months ago

Lemii Loco's controversial remarks on lobola for women over 40 sparked outrage on Facebook, with many and some supporting his toxic views on marriage prices.

"Is this AI?": Social media reacts as man re-enacts Helen Zille pothole stunt in Viral TikTok video

"Is this AI?": Social media reacts as man re-enacts Helen Zille pothole stunt in Viral TikTok video

People

3 months ago

A Botswana man goes viral for fishing in a pothole, highlighting poor road conditions. His humorous protest has residents laughing and sharing similar experiences.

"They wanted to get married": Burgersfort couple’s wedding dance TikTok clip melts Mzansi's heart

"They wanted to get married": Burgersfort couple’s wedding dance TikTok clip melts Mzansi's heart

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Burgersfort couple from Limpopo sent South Africa into a frenzy after their wedding celebration dance was captured on video and shared on social media

“Are you okay up there?”: Randburg woman uses KFC takeaway for Sunday stew, Mzansi loses it

“Are you okay up there?”: Randburg woman uses KFC takeaway for Sunday stew, Mzansi loses it

People

3 months ago

A Randburg woman turned a fully prepared KFC takeaway into a Sunday chicken stew before church, and South Africans have flooded the comments with disbelief

SA travel influencer shares airport tips in TikTok video to help first-time flyers beat anxiety

SA travel influencer shares airport tips in TikTok video to help first-time flyers beat anxiety

People

3 months ago

A Mzansi travel influencer shared a guide for first-time airport visitors, covering check-in baggage rules, boarding gates, and why arriving early matters

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