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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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“Proudly South African”: Mzansi hails helicopter heroes who rescued stranded Kruger guests

“Proudly South African”: Mzansi hails helicopter heroes who rescued stranded Kruger guests

South Africa

4 months ago

"Even breathing is expensive in SA": Mzansi stunned by TikTok chef’s meatless shopping haul

"Even breathing is expensive in SA": Mzansi stunned by TikTok chef’s meatless shopping haul

People

4 months ago

“Women are winning”: Woman blows her budget on stunning home glow-up, Mzansi inspired

“Women are winning”: Woman blows her budget on stunning home glow-up, Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

“Afrikaans schools are great”: Mzansi gets goosebumps from high school’s thrilling cheer

“Afrikaans schools are great”: Mzansi gets goosebumps from high school’s thrilling cheer

Education

4 months ago

“Best Malume ever”: Uncle rewards niece’s matric pass with an expensive surprise

“Best Malume ever”: Uncle rewards niece’s matric pass with an expensive surprise

People

4 months ago

“I am so motivated”: Man’s 10-day face transformation stuns TikTok

“I am so motivated”: Man’s 10-day face transformation stuns TikTok

People

4 months ago

“No expiry date”: SA outraged by new packaging of Choice Assorted biscuits

“No expiry date”: SA outraged by new packaging of Choice Assorted biscuits

South Africa

4 months ago

South Africans are questioning the new Choice Assorted biscuit packaging after a TikTok video highlighted plastic-wrapped packs selling for around R80

“A free concert in January”: Mzansi reacts to local "Usher" taxi rank performance

“A free concert in January”: Mzansi reacts to local "Usher" taxi rank performance

People

4 months ago

A taxi rank came alive when a man performed Usher’s hit song in a viral TikTok video showing passengers smiling and recording the unexpected show.

"He will grow with it": Grade R learner’s oversized uniform has Mzansi talking

"He will grow with it": Grade R learner’s oversized uniform has Mzansi talking

People

4 months ago

A Grade R learner goes viral on TikTok after wearing an oversized school uniform, sparking laughter and heartwarming comments about back-to-school realities

“It’s best to repeat”: Delivery driver encourages learners not to fear upgrading

“It’s best to repeat”: Delivery driver encourages learners not to fear upgrading

South Africa

4 months ago

A South African delivery driver shares a heartfelt message encouraging matric learners who received poor results, reminding them that starting over is a normal

"That looks good": Man’s snap droëwors tutorial delights SA meat lovers

"That looks good": Man’s snap droëwors tutorial delights SA meat lovers

South Africa

4 months ago

A South African man shared a detailed step-by-step tutorial on making snap droëwors, giving viewers a glimpse into one of Mzansi’s favourite snacks.

"Beauty with brains": Deaf KZN top achiever's reaction to matric results moves Mzansi

"Beauty with brains": Deaf KZN top achiever's reaction to matric results moves Mzansi

People

4 months ago

Amahle Ngidi, a deaf learner from St Martin’s School for the Deaf in KwaZulu-Natal, reacted to her matric results in a heartwarming TikTok video.

“We don’t live in a jungle”: Mzansi reacts to American fascinated by shopping mall

“We don’t live in a jungle”: Mzansi reacts to American fascinated by shopping mall

People

4 months ago

An American tourist visiting Cape Town was left amazed by one of the city’s popular shopping malls, sparking excitement and heated debate online.

"You're an inspiration": Student turns matric results setback into unusual route to medical school

"You're an inspiration": Student turns matric results setback into unusual route to medical school

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

Rejected from medical school after matric, she fought back and persevered through setbacks and is now a 5th-year student proving dreams don’t die.

“We love this for you”: Woman’s home makeover for her parents leaves Mzansi inspired

“We love this for you”: Woman’s home makeover for her parents leaves Mzansi inspired

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A young South African woman inspired Mzansi after sharing a TikTok video showing how she transformed her parents’ home into a dignified living space.

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