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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 one looks healthy": TikTok video of Cape Town call centre agents singing sparks debate online

“This one looks healthy": TikTok video of Cape Town call centre agents singing sparks debate online

People

4 months ago

“Sorry my sister”: Mzansi sympathises with Joburg Airbnb host after unruly couple damages property

“Sorry my sister”: Mzansi sympathises with Joburg Airbnb host after unruly couple damages property

People

4 months ago

"Beautiful post": SA reacts as UK mom’s Instagram video shows why Mzansi life ruined the UK for her

"Beautiful post": SA reacts as UK mom’s Instagram video shows why Mzansi life ruined the UK for her

People

4 months ago

"Cowards": Taxi driver refuses to back down in road rage brawl as attackers pull a gun in viral clip

"Cowards": Taxi driver refuses to back down in road rage brawl as attackers pull a gun in viral clip

People

4 months ago

"We can’t catch a break": 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo leaves people deeply concerned

"We can’t catch a break": 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo leaves people deeply concerned

Africa

4 months ago

Bolt officially launches EV initiative in Cape Town marking 10 years in South Africa

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Bolt officially launches EV initiative in Cape Town marking 10 years in South Africa

Industry

4 months ago

Mozambican spitting cobra found coiled in bed in KZN, snake catchers warn South Africans

Mozambican spitting cobra found coiled in bed in KZN, snake catchers warn South Africans

South Africa

4 months ago

A Mozambican spitting cobra surprises homeowners in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting urgent rescue. Learn about snake safety and the community's mixed reactions.

“Beautiful voice": SA singer stuns London crowd with Lion King performance in throwback clip

“Beautiful voice": SA singer stuns London crowd with Lion King performance in throwback clip

People

4 months ago

Mzansi singer Phindile Ndlovu delivered a surprise Lion King performance alongside Florian Leonhard Fine Violins in London and had Mzansi bursting with pride online

"Should I have lied?": American tourist stands by Cape Town criticism after online backlash

"Should I have lied?": American tourist stands by Cape Town criticism after online backlash

People

4 months ago

American tourist Natasha Harvey is refusing to walk back her controversial Cape Town review after her honest Instagram video divided Mzansi online.

"I'm so jealous": Pretoria mom's R12K Woolies winter kids clothes video leaves SA mummies envious

"I'm so jealous": Pretoria mom's R12K Woolies winter kids clothes video leaves SA mummies envious

People

4 months ago

A Pretoria mom shared how she shopped for her kids’ winter clothes at Woolworths with a R12,000 budget and walked out with seven full bags without overspending.

"Didn't ask for bribe, at least": US skater heading to Cape Town runs into traffic cops, SA loves it

"Didn't ask for bribe, at least": US skater heading to Cape Town runs into traffic cops, SA loves it

People

4 months ago

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was pulled over in Bloemfontein while skating from Uganda to Cape Town, raising funds for a youth skatepark.

"Is this AI?": UKZN graduate goes viral with Michael Jackson moves at graduation ceremony

"Is this AI?": UKZN graduate goes viral with Michael Jackson moves at graduation ceremony

People

4 months ago

A UKZN graduate went viral after posting a video of AI-generated Michael Jackson dance moves at his graduation ceremony leaving South Africans laughing online

"Keep it up”: Ntokozo ‘KwaMfana’ Dube unboxes KZN village home after years of building from nothing

"Keep it up”: Ntokozo ‘KwaMfana’ Dube unboxes KZN village home after years of building from nothing

People

4 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal content creator Ntokozo Joy Dube unboxes his new village home, "uRondo," celebrating a journey of personal growth that captivated Mzansi.

"Our swappa queen": Makhi explains why Facebook account was blocked in viral clip, fans relieved

"Our swappa queen": Makhi explains why Facebook account was blocked in viral clip, fans relieved

People

4 months ago

Mpumalanga creator Makhi Thee Swappa Queen reveals her Facebook account was blocked after logging in on her new iPhone 17, dispelling deactivation rumours.

“Does it work at night?”: TikTok video of Joburg’s Fun Park at Mall of Africa has Mzansi ready to go

“Does it work at night?”: TikTok video of Joburg’s Fun Park at Mall of Africa has Mzansi ready to go

People

4 months ago

Mzansi is buzzing about Lesedi B's TikTok on the Fun Park at Mall of Africa! Enjoy all rides for R250 or choose from individual rides for R20. Fun for all ages!

Jim Mohlala