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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

649 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"You are amazing": Mzansi cheers as Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend brings kickboxing to township youth

"You are amazing": Mzansi cheers as Siya Kolisi’s girlfriend brings kickboxing to township youth

People

4 months ago

“Mzansi has the best words”: SA, UK and Canada friends compare English words in viral video

“Mzansi has the best words”: SA, UK and Canada friends compare English words in viral video

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

“I thought I’ve seen it all”: Woman goes viral for luggage hack that left her breathless

“I thought I’ve seen it all”: Woman goes viral for luggage hack that left her breathless

People

4 months ago

“Go to Khayelitsha”: Mzansi in stitches after chef accuses thieves of stealing Cape Town potholes

“Go to Khayelitsha”: Mzansi in stitches after chef accuses thieves of stealing Cape Town potholes

People

4 months ago

“I’m not falling for this”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ 75% off Januworry sale

“I’m not falling for this”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ 75% off Januworry sale

People

4 months ago

“This isn’t even AI”: Cape Town woman blown away by strong winds in viral video

“This isn’t even AI”: Cape Town woman blown away by strong winds in viral video

People

4 months ago

"The energy is wild": Kenyan learners’ amapiano dance wins hearts across Africa

"The energy is wild": Kenyan learners’ amapiano dance wins hearts across Africa

South Africa

4 months ago

Kenyan school learners went viral after dancing to South African amapiano, with social media users praising their energy, rhythm and love for SA music across Africa

“As long as it’s big”: Tech guy warns Mzansi shoppers about biggest TV buying mistake

“As long as it’s big”: Tech guy warns Mzansi shoppers about biggest TV buying mistake

Cars and Tech

4 months ago

South African tech enthusiast warns shoppers about costly TV mistakes, explaining why 60Hz screens may disappoint despite their high prices and fancy marketing

"Mzansi has talent": Durban student uses tech invention to hold city accountable

"Mzansi has talent": Durban student uses tech invention to hold city accountable

Cars and Tech

4 months ago

A 23-year-old Durban student built CityMenderSA, a free, easy-to-use civic-tech app that lets residents report potholes, broken streetlights, and water leaks online

“The internet is so unserious”: Mzansi man auditions to be Kristy Sarah’s next love

“The internet is so unserious”: Mzansi man auditions to be Kristy Sarah’s next love

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A South African man auditioned to be Kristy Sarah’s next partner, sharing a TikTok video that went viral and sparked millions of reactions and comments

"Love is a beautiful thing": Spur proposal has Mzansi in their feelings

"Love is a beautiful thing": Spur proposal has Mzansi in their feelings

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A man’s surprise Spur proposal leaves his bride-to-be in tears as diners cheer. The viral TikTok clip has melted hearts across Mzansi and sparked joy on social media

"Taxis must be stopped": Teacher’s warning sparks alarm over scholar transport safety

"Taxis must be stopped": Teacher’s warning sparks alarm over scholar transport safety

South Africa

4 months ago

A teacher’s TikTok warns parents about unsafe scholar transport after 13 children died in a tragic minibus crash, sparking grief and concern across Mzansi.

“Flexing in the afterlife”: Tombstones listing degrees divide Mzansi

“Flexing in the afterlife”: Tombstones listing degrees divide Mzansi

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A viral image of two Mzansi tombstones showing full academic and professional qualifications has sparked debate, with users sharing humour and admiration

“I have goosebumps”: Learners’ blazer war cry wows Mzansi

“I have goosebumps”: Learners’ blazer war cry wows Mzansi

South Africa

4 months ago

South Africans are stunned as Glenwood High School learners perform a perfect blazer war cry, showing timing, energy, and unmatched school spirit

"Football won": SA gent hails Senegal for “saving African football” after late win over Morocco

"Football won": SA gent hails Senegal for “saving African football” after late win over Morocco

South Africa

4 months ago

Senegal stunned Morocco in a dramatic AFCON final, winning with a last-minute goal. Fans praised the team for overcoming tough odds to lift the trophy.

Jim Mohlala