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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 (December 2025-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

1280 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"This is Ubuntu": Durban chef Ayakha reunited with woman he saved from Delphi fire

"This is Ubuntu": Durban chef Ayakha reunited with woman he saved from Delphi fire

People

27 days ago

“Call Madlanga”: SA reacts to Ferrari convoy spotted rolling through South African road

“Call Madlanga”: SA reacts to Ferrari convoy spotted rolling through South African road

Cars and Tech

27 days ago

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

“They’re different stores”: Checkers vs Woolworths: Battle for SA’s higher-income shoppers heats up

Money

27 days ago

Gauteng pensioner reveals how her R2,400 SASSA grant runs out before month-end

Gauteng pensioner reveals how her R2,400 SASSA grant runs out before month-end

People

29 days ago

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

‘It is livable’: Decent monthly salary to live comfortably in Durban sparks debate

Economy

29 days ago

“Speaking in Wakanda”: American husband's responses to wife’s Zulu quiz crack SA up

“Speaking in Wakanda”: American husband's responses to wife’s Zulu quiz crack SA up

Family and Relationships

29 days ago

“Recipe for disaster”: American pilot Captain Steve analyses Airlink's DHL stadium flyover

“Recipe for disaster”: American pilot Captain Steve analyses Airlink's DHL stadium flyover

South Africa

29 days ago

Two Airlink jets flew dangerously close to Cape Town's DHL Stadium, sparking global debate over safety as Captain Steeeve weighs in on the controversial flyover.

“Blessed is her”: UP graduate earns PhD for research improving construction cost estimates

“Blessed is her”: UP graduate earns PhD for research improving construction cost estimates

Women Empowerment

29 days ago

Dr Faith Dowelani makes history as the first black South African to earn a PhD in Quantity Surveying from UP, blending machine learning with construction insights.

"Launch it now": Woman makes Rassie Erasmus into chocolate bar, SA impressed

"Launch it now": Woman makes Rassie Erasmus into chocolate bar, SA impressed

People

29 days ago

A creative content creator on TikTok crafted a unique custom chocolate bar celebrating Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus, capturing national attention online.

"This is disrespect": SA man’s car left soaking after Spring Day pranksters splash water inside

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"This is disrespect": SA man’s car left soaking after Spring Day pranksters splash water inside

People

29 days ago

A Gauteng man's Spring Day took a turn when kids soaked his car while he was inside. J.J. Mbonani's TikTok video sparks debate over acceptable celebrations.

“Unc wasn’t playing”: Old man stands his ground against Spring Day water prankster

“Unc wasn’t playing”: Old man stands his ground against Spring Day water prankster

People

29 days ago

An elderly South African man defended himself against a Spring Day prankster in a viral video, amidst growing concerns over aggressive celebrations.

“Funny till it’s not”: Humanoid robot fights back after man pushes it, sparking concern

“Funny till it’s not”: Humanoid robot fights back after man pushes it, sparking concern

World

29 days ago

A humanoid robot named Syoma at a Russian store shocked viewers after it kicked back at a customer who shoved it, sparking widespread online reactions and laughter.

SA pushes for zero alcohol limit for drivers as strict new law takes shape

SA pushes for zero alcohol limit for drivers as strict new law takes shape

South Africa

a month ago

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reveals plans for a zero blood alcohol limit as South Africa faces alarming road deaths and drunk driving arrests.

Weather warnings hit 5 SA provinces as cut-off low finally arrives

Weather warnings hit 5 SA provinces as cut-off low finally arrives

South Africa

a month ago

Severe thunderstorm warnings, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall impact five provinces in South Africa, with the Western Cape facing the most intense conditions.

"The audacity": Tanzania blocks US billionaire’s attempt to sell Lupita island for R127 million

"The audacity": Tanzania blocks US billionaire’s attempt to sell Lupita island for R127 million

Africa

a month ago

American billionaire Tim Draper lists Lupita Island for R127 million, but Tanzania clarifies he doesn't own the land. Discover the controversy surrounding the sale.

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