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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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“Prices are so high”: Mzansi reacts to SA woman’s TikTok video of Malawian Shoprite

“Prices are so high”: Mzansi reacts to SA woman’s TikTok video of Malawian Shoprite

People

9 days ago

“We’re moving there”: SA stunned as ‘Jack Mabaso’ shows how to survive a day in China with R50

“We’re moving there”: SA stunned as ‘Jack Mabaso’ shows how to survive a day in China with R50

People

9 days ago

“She’s loved”: Mzansi celebrates new Miss World SA Romanda Hombir in TikTok video

“She’s loved”: Mzansi celebrates new Miss World SA Romanda Hombir in TikTok video

Women Empowerment

9 days ago

“I give you 24 hours”: Angry Nigerian man demands Chidimma Adetshina return Miss Nigeria crown

“I give you 24 hours”: Angry Nigerian man demands Chidimma Adetshina return Miss Nigeria crown

People

9 days ago

“Maybe Woolies was closed”: SA reacts after spotting "millionaire" BMW driver at Tembisa Shoprite

“Maybe Woolies was closed”: SA reacts after spotting "millionaire" BMW driver at Tembisa Shoprite

People

9 days ago

“People need that house”: Mzansi slams foreign national's RDP spaza shop in Facebook video

“People need that house”: Mzansi slams foreign national's RDP spaza shop in Facebook video

People

9 days ago

"Saxophone getting louder": SA reacts as alleged car wash worker wrecks client's car in Cape Town

"Saxophone getting louder": SA reacts as alleged car wash worker wrecks client's car in Cape Town

People

9 days ago

Viral footage shows a Mercedes-Benz SUV crash in Parklands, amid claims linking the incident to a car wash worker. Ashwood Carwash denies employee involvement.

“This is nothing new”: Mzansi reacts to South African banking app fraud warning in TikTok video

“This is nothing new”: Mzansi reacts to South African banking app fraud warning in TikTok video

South Africa

9 days ago

South African banking app users are warned of fraudsters tricking them into approving scams, with banks losing over R82 million annually. Stay informed on security.

“We’re not the same”: US man claims Mzansi mirrors Black Americans, leaves social media divided

“We’re not the same”: US man claims Mzansi mirrors Black Americans, leaves social media divided

People

9 days ago

An American man's viral video comparing South Africans to Black Americans ignited a debate over shared struggles and unique identities amidst cultural differences.

“Single-income households in trouble”: Mzansi reacts to salary needed for R1m house in TikTok video

“Single-income households in trouble”: Mzansi reacts to salary needed for R1m house in TikTok video

People

9 days ago

Khanya That Property Guy reveals salary requirements for buying houses in South Africa, highlighting affordability challenges in today's housing market.

“True child of God”: Mzansi man leads prayer for patients at Kalafong Hospital, SA impressed

“True child of God”: Mzansi man leads prayer for patients at Kalafong Hospital, SA impressed

People

10 days ago

A stranger's heartfelt prayer at Kalafong Hospital united a waiting room, bringing comfort and healing in a moment of kindness shared by Leandri Cloete on Facebook.

“He literally spanked it”: SA man knocked off motorcycle by ostrich goes viral globally

“He literally spanked it”: SA man knocked off motorcycle by ostrich goes viral globally

South Africa

10 days ago

A Mzansi man was knocked off his motorcycle by an aggressive ostrich. WorldStar's post left viewers laughing and doubting the reality of the incident.

“Cleanliness is top notch”: Mzansi praises Westridge spaza shop after Dereleen James’ visit

“Cleanliness is top notch”: Mzansi praises Westridge spaza shop after Dereleen James’ visit

People

10 days ago

Dereleen James shares a heartwarming video of Lekker Stop Spaza Shop's resilient young owners, Damian and Jodi, as Mzansi praises their commitment.

“Not again”: Mzansi reacts as snow and freezing cold temperatures expected across South Africa

“Not again”: Mzansi reacts as snow and freezing cold temperatures expected across South Africa

South Africa

10 days ago

A strong cold front is set to bring cold, wet, and windy weather to the south-west, with snow expected in the southern Drakensberg and Lesotho this week.

“Marketing Strategy”: Chidimma's legal team in the spotlight as SA content creator connects the dots

“Marketing Strategy”: Chidimma's legal team in the spotlight as SA content creator connects the dots

South Africa

10 days ago

South African creator Julian connected Chidimma Adetshina and her mother to De Saude Darbandi Attorneys, raising questions about her citizenship case.

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