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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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“At least it’s raining”: Restaurant catches fire at V&A in Cape Town, video ignites debate

“At least it’s raining”: Restaurant catches fire at V&A in Cape Town, video ignites debate

South Africa

4 months ago

Middle East War is putting South Africa's whales in deadly danger, new study warns

Middle East War is putting South Africa's whales in deadly danger, new study warns

South Africa

4 months ago

South Africa to introduce digital IDs: Here’s what you need to know

South Africa to introduce digital IDs: Here’s what you need to know

South Africa

4 months ago

"This is crazy stuff": Wynberg homes left roofless after level 8 storm hits Cape Town

"This is crazy stuff": Wynberg homes left roofless after level 8 storm hits Cape Town

South Africa

4 months ago

"Planned kids": SA mom surprises daughter with car for her 21st birthday in TikTok video

"Planned kids": SA mom surprises daughter with car for her 21st birthday in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Yho! Is this real?": TikTok video shows Cape Town level 8 storm battering Stellenbosch restaurant

"Yho! Is this real?": TikTok video shows Cape Town level 8 storm battering Stellenbosch restaurant

South Africa

4 months ago

"You should vlog more": Rachel John stuns Mzansi with her busy day in Nigeria in a TikTok video

"You should vlog more": Rachel John stuns Mzansi with her busy day in Nigeria in a TikTok video

People

4 months ago

Rachel John shares a vibrant day in Nigeria, embracing her roots with family, community, and heartfelt generosity, all captured in her latest TikTok vlog.

"Mufasa doing a roadblock": Lion spotted with traffic cone at Gondwana Game Reserve stuns Mzansi

"Mufasa doing a roadblock": Lion spotted with traffic cone at Gondwana Game Reserve stuns Mzansi

South Africa

5 months ago

A lion at Gondwana Game Reserve went viral after being spotted calmly walking through the reserve with a traffic cone in its mouth while Mzansi erupted in laughter

KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate earns doctorate at 25 from UKZN

KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate earns doctorate at 25 from UKZN

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

Dr Phumelele Basi became the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s youngest PhD graduate at 25 after her doctoral thesis was approved without any corrections required

"Do you also sell fuel?": Skubu Store in Diepsloot stuns SA with R240 grocery combo in TikTok video

"Do you also sell fuel?": Skubu Store in Diepsloot stuns SA with R240 grocery combo in TikTok video

South Africa

5 months ago

Mzansi is buzzing over a TikTok video showcasing an incredible grocery combo at Skubu in Diepsloot, offering essentials at unbeatable prices for 2026.

"Guys, we all struggle": SA traffic cop trolled by minibus taxi passengers in viral Instagram video

"Guys, we all struggle": SA traffic cop trolled by minibus taxi passengers in viral Instagram video

People

5 months ago

A Mzansi traffic cop was spotted riding in a full minibus taxi with no seat and no seatbelt, while passengers called her out for contributing to an overload

SA cheers as agitated lion charges at lodge guests at Limpopo game reserve

SA cheers as agitated lion charges at lodge guests at Limpopo game reserve

South Africa

5 months ago

A mating lion's charge at tourists in Limpopo's Welgevonden Game Reserve sparks delight in Mzansi, as locals share their thoughts on the chaotic encounter.

"It was you all along?": Popular content creator revealed as UJ mascot during graduations

"It was you all along?": Popular content creator revealed as UJ mascot during graduations

People

5 months ago

Bethuel Ndimande reveals his identity as the UJ mascot Hoepie at graduation, celebrating academic success and stunning Mzansi with his vibrant journey.

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

"Stay safe, don’t dock": Social media stunned as video shows inside of hantavirus-hit cruise ship

World

5 months ago

A viral BBC News TikTok video reveals the MV Hondius cruise ship's interior amid a hantavirus outbreak, trapping 150 passengers en route to the Canary Islands.

“Are you in the US?”: Northern Cape TikTok video of family’s snow-covered yard stuns Mzansi

“Are you in the US?”: Northern Cape TikTok video of family’s snow-covered yard stuns Mzansi

People

5 months ago

A Northern Cape family shared a video of their yard covered in snow on 7 May 2026 during a powerful cold weather system, and Mzansi could not get enough of it

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