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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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"Not accepted": Mzansi rejects Kruger National Park's reckless driver's apology

"Not accepted": Mzansi rejects Kruger National Park's reckless driver's apology

People

4 months ago

“That’s a lot of damage”: Western Cape storm leaves Grabouw apple farm in ruins in devastating video

“That’s a lot of damage”: Western Cape storm leaves Grabouw apple farm in ruins in devastating video

South Africa

4 months ago

“This is traumatising": Woman robbed by taxi crew in Cape Town, recovers phone after CODETA steps in

“This is traumatising": Woman robbed by taxi crew in Cape Town, recovers phone after CODETA steps in

South Africa

4 months ago

"Thank you for this": SA dietitian plugs Mzansi with 4 high-fibre Shoprite starches for weight loss

"Thank you for this": SA dietitian plugs Mzansi with 4 high-fibre Shoprite starches for weight loss

People

4 months ago

“Geo-engineered weather": Facebook video showing Fish Hoek beach waves going in reverse stuns Mzansi

“Geo-engineered weather": Facebook video showing Fish Hoek beach waves going in reverse stuns Mzansi

South Africa

4 months ago

"All the embarrassment”: Man proposes to married woman in viral Twitter video, husband shows up

"All the embarrassment”: Man proposes to married woman in viral Twitter video, husband shows up

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Why plant them on the road?": SA stunned as viral clip shows tree on top of taxi after Cape storms

"Why plant them on the road?": SA stunned as viral clip shows tree on top of taxi after Cape storms

South Africa

4 months ago

A video captures the aftermath of a fierce storm in Worcester, showing a tree toppled onto a minibus taxi, highlighting Mzansi's wild weather and mixed reactions.

“This is so wholesome”: SA cracks up as moms clap back at kids describing their careers

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“This is so wholesome”: SA cracks up as moms clap back at kids describing their careers

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Southbourne Primary School kids in Queenstown hilariously describe their mums' jobs in a viral Mother’s Day TikTok, leading to charming corrections and laughter.

“Why traumatise the boy?”: Logan family spends the night in SA’s most haunted hotel in TikTok video

“Why traumatise the boy?”: Logan family spends the night in SA’s most haunted hotel in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

The Logan family spent the night at the Lord Milner Hotel in Matjiesfontein and shared their terrifying experience in a viral video shared on social media.

"They have medical aid": Cape Town gents leave SA divided after surfing flooded road in TikTok clip

"They have medical aid": Cape Town gents leave SA divided after surfing flooded road in TikTok clip

People

4 months ago

As severe storms wreak havoc in the Western Cape, a group of Stellenbosch gents turn flooding into fun, surfing on roads while chaos ensues around them.

"Why not just park?": Mzansi stunned as gale-force winds flip trucks in the Western Cape

"Why not just park?": Mzansi stunned as gale-force winds flip trucks in the Western Cape

South Africa

4 months ago

Two trucks were overturned by winds reaching 160km/h in the Western Cape, leaving Mzansi stunned and asking questions about driver safety during the historic storm

"You're doing amazing”: Rachel Kolisi celebrates Mother’s Day with heartfelt Instagram post

"You're doing amazing”: Rachel Kolisi celebrates Mother’s Day with heartfelt Instagram post

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Rachel Kolisi warmed hearts on Mother's Day, sharing a heartfelt post with her children that inspired South Africans. Mzansi flooded her with love and praise.

MySol Drops around a Quarter Billion Rand on Clifton Mansion and Rolls-Royce for His Birthday

MySol Drops around a Quarter Billion Rand on Clifton Mansion and Rolls-Royce for His Birthday

People

4 months ago

North West mining magnate MySol celebrates in style, unveiling a R220m Clifton mansion and a custom Rolls-Royce, highlighting luxury and investment.

"That's a nonvenomous snake”: TikTok video of man holding live snake outside restaurant divides SA

"That's a nonvenomous snake”: TikTok video of man holding live snake outside restaurant divides SA

People

4 months ago

A man filmed holding a live snake outside a Randburg fast-food restaurant sparks heated debate in Mzansi over its species and condition. Tensions rise!

Dead puff adders wash up on Jeffreys Bay Beach after floods, residents warned

Dead puff adders wash up on Jeffreys Bay Beach after floods, residents warned

South Africa

4 months ago

Beachgoers in Jeffreys Bay are urged to stay alert after 10 dead puff adders and 2 olive snakes washed ashore. Learn how to respond if you encounter a snake.

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