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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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Mbombela High Court orders RAF to pay domestic worker R330,000 after no-payslip dispute

Mbombela High Court orders RAF to pay domestic worker R330,000 after no-payslip dispute

South Africa

3 months ago

“This is so cool”: Volkswagen SA employees form human VW logo in YouTube clip to mark 75 years

Cars and Tech

3 months ago

“They’ve found us": SA reacts after Garden Route is ranked the world’s best road trip in 2026

“They’ve found us": SA reacts after Garden Route is ranked the world’s best road trip in 2026

South Africa

3 months ago

"Congratulations auntie": Benoni woman celebrates 101st birthday at local care home

"Congratulations auntie": Benoni woman celebrates 101st birthday at local care home

People

3 months ago

Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

South Africa

3 months ago

“This is beautiful”: SA reacts as Zulu students shut down Joburg street in proud Shembe display

“This is beautiful”: SA reacts as Zulu students shut down Joburg street in proud Shembe display

South Africa

3 months ago

SA woman shares emotional security guard to PhD journey in Instagram video, Mzansi inspired

SA woman shares emotional security guard to PhD journey in Instagram video, Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

3 months ago

North West University lecturer Mumsy Boikanyo has moved Mzansi after sharing her journey from working as a security officer to earning her PhD in an Instagram video

"This is a lot": Biological parents of Florida IVF mix-up baby Shea confirmed after DNA testing

"This is a lot": Biological parents of Florida IVF mix-up baby Shea confirmed after DNA testing

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

US couple Tiffany Score and Steven Mills confirm DNA tests reveal baby Shea's biological parents, raising new questions amid legal battles with a now-closed clinic.

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

People

3 months ago

Swanie bravely tackled the RocoMamas spicy wings challenge using ice cubes for relief. His clever strategy and hilarious moments have made waves on social media.

“I feel spoiled": US woman stunned by full service at Mzansi petrol station in viral Instagram video

“I feel spoiled": US woman stunned by full service at Mzansi petrol station in viral Instagram video

People

3 months ago

An American woman experienced South African petrol station service, where attendants handled everything while she sat in her car, marveling at the hospitality.

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts as Sue Duminy’s viral video shows life after divorce from JP

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts as Sue Duminy’s viral video shows life after divorce from JP

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Sue Duminy goes viral, showcasing her inspiring journey from heartbreak to a stunning glow-up and new love after splitting from JP Duminy in 2025.

KZN man terrified after finding black mamba hanging in his home in viral TikTok video

KZN man terrified after finding black mamba hanging in his home in viral TikTok video

South Africa

3 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man faced a terrifying surprise when a two-metre black mamba hung from his bedroom ceiling. Social media reactions blend humour and genuine concern.

"How does it taste?": Pretoria man breaks Guinness World Record with a nearly 16-metre bunny chow

"How does it taste?": Pretoria man breaks Guinness World Record with a nearly 16-metre bunny chow

People

3 months ago

A Pretoria man broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest bunny chow after building a 15.98 metre curry-packed loaf at Bhai’s Lounge Banqueting Hall

“I am beyond sad”: Whale washes up on SA Beach in Facebook video, leaves Mzansi heartbroken

“I am beyond sad”: Whale washes up on SA Beach in Facebook video, leaves Mzansi heartbroken

South Africa

3 months ago

Mzansi is saddened after a male humpback whale washed up on Helena Bay beach in the Western Cape on 21 April 2026, and the cause remains unknown.

Postbank sets final deadline for South African SASSA Gold Card holders to switch or lose grants

Postbank sets final deadline for South African SASSA Gold Card holders to switch or lose grants

South Africa

3 months ago

SASSA Gold Card users must switch to the new Black Card by August 2026 to avoid disruption in grant payments. Learn about the easy collection process and safety tips

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