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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

1000 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"We trusted you": Mzansi reacts after TikToker humbled by RocoMamas hot wings challenge

"We trusted you": Mzansi reacts after TikToker humbled by RocoMamas hot wings challenge

People

3 months ago

"They must be related": Mzansi reacts to Gen Mkhwanazi's 'twin' who wore number 11 at Kaizer Chiefs

"They must be related": Mzansi reacts to Gen Mkhwanazi's 'twin' who wore number 11 at Kaizer Chiefs

People

3 months ago

"Getting paid peanuts": SA talent manager breaks down streaming platforms' pay for 1 million plays

"Getting paid peanuts": SA talent manager breaks down streaming platforms' pay for 1 million plays

People

3 months ago

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

"I'm overthinking this": Mzansi TikToker plugs 6 free Harvard AI courses that SA should know about

Education

3 months ago

"Seeking a US visa": Activist Petrus Sitho takes his fight for farm murder victims to the US embassy

"Seeking a US visa": Activist Petrus Sitho takes his fight for farm murder victims to the US embassy

People

3 months ago

“I know that voice”: Rachel John's date TikTok clip has Mzansi playing detective over familiar voice

“I know that voice”: Rachel John's date TikTok clip has Mzansi playing detective over familiar voice

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

“Marketing genius": Helen Zille grabs a paddle and takes on the City of Joburg over flooded streets

“Marketing genius": Helen Zille grabs a paddle and takes on the City of Joburg over flooded streets

Politics

3 months ago

Helen Zille kayaks through flooded Johannesburg streets, spotlighting crumbling infrastructure as the city’s spending on repairs plummets to just 26%.

8-year-old Umlazi chess star selected for four international tournaments needs financial support

8-year-old Umlazi chess star selected for four international tournaments needs financial support

People

3 months ago

An 8-year-old girl placed third at the national chess championships, earning a place on the Mzansi team for international tournaments. Family cannot afford the costs

"I thought SAPS earn more": Boni reviews metro police officer’s payslip, and leaves Mzansi buzzing

"I thought SAPS earn more": Boni reviews metro police officer’s payslip, and leaves Mzansi buzzing

People

3 months ago

Boni Xaba reviews a metro constable's payslip, revealing surprising salaries that divide South Africa. Mzansi debates pay disparities among law enforcement.

"Big ups to the graduates": Mzansi reacts to Zulu graduates who popped off on campus in TikTok clip

"Big ups to the graduates": Mzansi reacts to Zulu graduates who popped off on campus in TikTok clip

People

3 months ago

Zulu engineering graduates from CPUT sent Mzansi into a frenzy with a pop-off outside the Bellville Campus Major Sports Hall during the 2026 Autumn Graduation

“It's a cultural thing": Mzansi reacts to foreigner's praise of Capetonians' kindness in TikTok clip

“It's a cultural thing": Mzansi reacts to foreigner's praise of Capetonians' kindness in TikTok clip

People

3 months ago

A foreigner visiting Cape Town shares her uplifting experience of receiving daily compliments from locals, showcasing the city's warm and genuine culture of kindness

"It's worth it”: Nigerian woman claims R8K-a-month Pretoria apartment beats Lagos rentals hands down

"It's worth it”: Nigerian woman claims R8K-a-month Pretoria apartment beats Lagos rentals hands down

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian woman touring a one-bedroom apartment at The Blyde in Pretoria East went viral after comparing its monthly rent to the crushing cost of renting in Lagos

"I hated their mojito:" Mzansi divided as SA gent shows biggest play park in Joburg in TikTok video

"I hated their mojito:" Mzansi divided as SA gent shows biggest play park in Joburg in TikTok video

South Africa

3 months ago

A South African man, YungEarn, showcased Syringa Park, a hidden gem in Muldersdrift, featuring gourmet eateries, one of Africa's largest kids' play park.

"That’s visionary": Mzansi reacts as former teacher turns R240K package into a R7,2 billion empire

"That’s visionary": Mzansi reacts as former teacher turns R240K package into a R7,2 billion empire

People

3 months ago

A Mzansi primary school teacher used his R240,000 severance package to launch Curro in 1998, and the private school network has been sold for R7.2 billion

“Has he ever heard of Rabies?”: Cape Town Man Feeds Seal Mouth-to-Mouth as Mzansi Watch in Disbelief

“Has he ever heard of Rabies?”: Cape Town Man Feeds Seal Mouth-to-Mouth as Mzansi Watch in Disbelief

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Cape Town man, Faanie, filmed feeding a seal from his mouth sparks outrage as the City enforces strict laws against feeding protected seals amid online reactions.

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