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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

637 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Things are expensive”: Mzansi reacts as woman shows what R3K buys from Checkers and Pick n Pay

“Things are expensive”: Mzansi reacts as woman shows what R3K buys from Checkers and Pick n Pay

People

11 days ago

“American cops think it’s AI”: Mzansi reacts after Joburg man pranks JMPD officers in Twitter video

“American cops think it’s AI”: Mzansi reacts after Joburg man pranks JMPD officers in Twitter video

People

11 days ago

"Glory to God": Shakira invites Ghetto Kids to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey

"Glory to God": Shakira invites Ghetto Kids to perform at 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey

People

11 days ago

“But after 22 years?”: Mzansi shares mixed reactions after Arsenal fan disturbs SA neighbours' peace

“But after 22 years?”: Mzansi shares mixed reactions after Arsenal fan disturbs SA neighbours' peace

People

11 days ago

"We're behind you": SA roots for 16-year-old girl racing toward Formula 1 history

"We're behind you": SA roots for 16-year-old girl racing toward Formula 1 history

People

11 days ago

"Not clever at all": SA reacts to man found trapped in Joburg stormwater drain for two days

"Not clever at all": SA reacts to man found trapped in Joburg stormwater drain for two days

People

11 days ago

"You ate it down": University of Zululand graduate’s graduation cost breakdown leaves SA impressed

"You ate it down": University of Zululand graduate’s graduation cost breakdown leaves SA impressed

People

11 days ago

A University of Zululand graduate shared her full graduation cost breakdown on social media and Mzansi could not get enough of her smart money moves.

"It could've ended badly": CCTV footage of fail house break-in attempt leaves Mzansi concerned

"It could've ended badly": CCTV footage of fail house break-in attempt leaves Mzansi concerned

People

11 days ago

A Gauteng man shared CCTV footage of a thief attempting to break into a home before being foiled by barking dogs and an alert homeowner, leaving Mzansi concerned

"Sounds like V12 engine": SA stunned as tourists walk straight into lion during Safari walk

"Sounds like V12 engine": SA stunned as tourists walk straight into lion during Safari walk

People

11 days ago

A group of tourists on a walking safari came face to face with a growling lion in a video posted by Kuchalo Safaris on 17 May 2026 that left South Africa stunned

"With R200, you’re balling": Bali store haul for R30 leaves Mzansi student stunned in TikTok video

"With R200, you’re balling": Bali store haul for R30 leaves Mzansi student stunned in TikTok video

People

11 days ago

University student Tim goes viral revealing what R30 buys at a Bali corner store, showcasing low prices fueled by local produce and currency exchange.

"This made me homesick": TikTok video celebrating SA has Mzansi expats around the world emotional

"This made me homesick": TikTok video celebrating SA has Mzansi expats around the world emotional

People

11 days ago

A South African TikToker posted a tribute video for Mzansi expats, and it went viral, leaving many emotional about home and what they left behind

uMzinyathi is South Africa’s worst residential burglary district, according to 2025 research

uMzinyathi is South Africa’s worst residential burglary district, according to 2025 research

South Africa

11 days ago

A research using SAPS crime statistics has revealed the Mzansi districts recording the highest residential burglary rates in the second half of 2025.

"Imagine the banking fees": SA reacts to Cape Town taxis going cashless ahead of June launch

"Imagine the banking fees": SA reacts to Cape Town taxis going cashless ahead of June launch

Industry

11 days ago

Cape Town taxis are going cashless from 1 June as Codeta launches a new tap and scan payment system, and Mzansi share their very mixed feelings about the change

"Happy souls": Joburg learners living with disability win hearts with joyful TikTok dance challenge

"Happy souls": Joburg learners living with disability win hearts with joyful TikTok dance challenge

South Africa

12 days ago

Hope School learners from Joburg went viral on after posting a dance challenge video featuring learners who refused to let anything hold them back

KwaZulu-Natal domestic worker’s son graduates as one of UKZN’s top medical students

KwaZulu-Natal domestic worker’s son graduates as one of UKZN’s top medical students

People

12 days ago

KwaZulu-Natal domestic worker watched her son, Dr Andile Mkhungo, graduate among the top students in his MBChB class at UKZN after years of sacrifice

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