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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

300 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is getting a R230 million Superyacht Marina

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Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront is getting a R230 million Superyacht Marina

South Africa

13 days ago

"Thanks for the video": Cape Town man shows Mzansi how to get a Smart ID at Capitec

"Thanks for the video": Cape Town man shows Mzansi how to get a Smart ID at Capitec

Family and Relationships

13 days ago

“It’s Beautiful”: Content Creator Plugs the Joburg Waterfall Mzansi Keeps Sleeping On

“It’s Beautiful”: Content Creator Plugs the Joburg Waterfall Mzansi Keeps Sleeping On

South Africa

13 days ago

“We're the best in the world": Mzansi reacts after Limpopo surgeon leads historic surgery

“We're the best in the world": Mzansi reacts after Limpopo surgeon leads historic surgery

South Africa

13 days ago

"The prophecy is accurate": Ghanaians say Prophet Immanuel Light's crash prediction came true

"The prophecy is accurate": Ghanaians say Prophet Immanuel Light's crash prediction came true

Africa

14 days ago

"This is funny": TikToker pranks two women with fake side chick phone call about R10k

"This is funny": TikToker pranks two women with fake side chick phone call about R10k

People

14 days ago

"You transformed a life": Mzansi reacts as Good Samaritan changes homeless man's life

"You transformed a life": Mzansi reacts as Good Samaritan changes homeless man's life

People

14 days ago

A TikToker known as aliboy boss went viral after finding a homeless man crawling on the street and transforming his life with medical help, food, and a full makeover

“That talent will take you places”: KZN petrol attendant stuns Mzansi with radio voice

“That talent will take you places”: KZN petrol attendant stuns Mzansi with radio voice

Women Empowerment

14 days ago

A Shell petrol attendant has gone viral after posting a video showing off radio presenting skills that had South Africans calling on stations to hire her immediately

"Happens on COVID anniversary": UK university students rush for vaccines as meningitis grips campus

"Happens on COVID anniversary": UK university students rush for vaccines as meningitis grips campus

Europe

14 days ago

Students at the university of Kent in the United Kingdom scramble for vaccines after meningitis fears disrupt campus life and force urgent health measures

Canadian passport ranks among world’s strongest as travel access expands in 2026

Canadian passport ranks among world’s strongest as travel access expands in 2026

World

14 days ago

Canada's passport ranks among the world’s strongest, with access to more than 180 destinations in Asia, Europe, Americas and continued global mobility advantages

“Next time, call police fast”: Mzansi reacts to brazen Norwood garage theft caught on camera

“Next time, call police fast”: Mzansi reacts to brazen Norwood garage theft caught on camera

South Africa

15 days ago

A Norwood garage was targeted by a man who withdrew a R10 000 voucher before stealing the point-of-sale machine and driving off in a clip that has since gone viral

Saudi Arabia is luring South African nurses and engineers with tax-free salaries

Saudi Arabia is luring South African nurses and engineers with tax-free salaries

World

15 days ago

Saudi Arabia has almost tripled its job advertising targeting Mzansi, offering tax-free salaries plus free housing, flights home, and full relocation support

"I stole a few ideas": Joburg woman breaks down how much a Cape Town holiday with activities costs

"I stole a few ideas": Joburg woman breaks down how much a Cape Town holiday with activities costs

People

16 days ago

A Johannesburg woman shared the real cost of a Cape Town holiday, including flights, activities and birthday perks that saved her thousands. Here is what she paid.

"Which Branch is that?": TikToker stuns Mzansi with Jam clothing store winter finds

"Which Branch is that?": TikToker stuns Mzansi with Jam clothing store winter finds

People

18 days ago

A TikToker’s walk at Jam Clothing at Rembrandt Mall has gone viral after she showed tops under R170 and a fur jacket for R650 leaving Mzansi stunned by the stock

"You'll be humbled one day": Nigerians divided over mum's UK head start claim

"You'll be humbled one day": Nigerians divided over mum's UK head start claim

Women Empowerment

18 days ago

A woman living in the UK claims leaving Nigeria has given her children a strong head start and freed her from the pressure of chasing generational wealth

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