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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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"It’s not a bakkie, it’s a Hilux": Toyota makes shines at NAMPO 2026, attempts Guinness World Record

"It’s not a bakkie, it’s a Hilux": Toyota makes shines at NAMPO 2026, attempts Guinness World Record

Cars and Tech

4 months ago

“It's getting worse": Graduation gown sold at CBD spaza shop sparks discourse about immigration

“It's getting worse": Graduation gown sold at CBD spaza shop sparks discourse about immigration

South Africa

4 months ago

"Bought the wrong parts": Couple driving from Scotland to SA hits major setback on Day 317

"Bought the wrong parts": Couple driving from Scotland to SA hits major setback on Day 317

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

Money

4 months ago

“She's too confused": Checkers cashier baffled after ‘chip bag wallet’ prank, leaving SA in stitches

“She's too confused": Checkers cashier baffled after ‘chip bag wallet’ prank, leaving SA in stitches

People

4 months ago

“The eyes don't lie": SA influencer stuns car guard with R5K tip in Instagram video

“The eyes don't lie": SA influencer stuns car guard with R5K tip in Instagram video

People

4 months ago

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Education

4 months ago

Shaka Sisulu has earned his PhD after research across African countries showed that local business coordination strengthens national institutions and democracy

"15 degrees is winter": SA relates to clip showing Saffas and Brits in varying clothing at CPT beach

"15 degrees is winter": SA relates to clip showing Saffas and Brits in varying clothing at CPT beach

People

4 months ago

A Cape Town Instagram video showed South Africans and Brits reacting very differently to 15-degree weather and locals say that is peak winter right there.

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

Africa

4 months ago

A Harare vendor selling potatoes off the back of a truck went viral after an Instagram user shared the hilarious clip showing the man loudly announcing his prices

“He's a super South African”: Oom flies Mzansi flag high during interview abroad

“He's a super South African”: Oom flies Mzansi flag high during interview abroad

South Africa

4 months ago

A white South African man abroad told a content creator he identifies as African before anything else and reminded Mzansi just how special the rainbow nation is

"Try Pham Pham FM": Hilarious clip of Soweto woman auditioning for Top Billing leaves SA in stitches

"Try Pham Pham FM": Hilarious clip of Soweto woman auditioning for Top Billing leaves SA in stitches

People

4 months ago

A Soweto woman's funny TikTok audition for Top Billing has delighted Mzansi, showcasing her unique style and charisma as she aims to join the iconic show.

"Yoh, Disaster”: Joburg TikToker slams R106 Woolies pre-cooked chicken feet in TikTok video

"Yoh, Disaster”: Joburg TikToker slams R106 Woolies pre-cooked chicken feet in TikTok video

People

4 months ago

A Joburg woman tested Woolworths pre-cooked chicken feet priced at R106 and shared a brutally honest verdict that left South Africans agreeing they would pass

"No DNA just RSA": KZN graduate makes SA proud with speech in London

"No DNA just RSA": KZN graduate makes SA proud with speech in London

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

KZN's Dr Lethukwenama Letsoalo captivates Mzansi with her powerful graduation speech at the London School of Hygiene, shining a light on rural healthcare challenges.

"God is great": Mthatha woman swaps PEP uniform for SANDF camouflage in TikTok video, SA celebrates

"God is great": Mthatha woman swaps PEP uniform for SANDF camouflage in TikTok video, SA celebrates

Women Empowerment

4 months ago

Sinalo Mwezeni, a former retail worker from Mthatha, shares her inspiring journey to becoming a SANDF soldier on socials, celebrating her successful transformation.

“SA was sold a dream”: Pieter Kriel slams 'Rainbow Nation' concept as wealth inequality thrives

“SA was sold a dream”: Pieter Kriel slams 'Rainbow Nation' concept as wealth inequality thrives

Politics

4 months ago

Political analyst Pieter Kriel questions the 'rainbow nation' concept as South Africans debate the current state of wealth ownership and economic inequality.

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