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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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Eastern Cape graduate earns 22 distinctions after house fire killed his mother and siblings

Eastern Cape graduate earns 22 distinctions after house fire killed his mother and siblings

People

5 months ago

David Attenborough turns 100 and sends heartfelt message to the world on Instagram

David Attenborough turns 100 and sends heartfelt message to the world on Instagram

People

5 months ago

"Too poisonous": Learner drops slick dance moves at school Insta clip, leaving SA losing their minds

"Too poisonous": Learner drops slick dance moves at school Insta clip, leaving SA losing their minds

People

5 months ago

Keith Dodgen fakes interest at car dealership on a dare and gets kicked out mid-test drive

Keith Dodgen fakes interest at car dealership on a dare and gets kicked out mid-test drive

People

5 months ago

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

UCT researchers build AI model that covers all 11 South African languages

Education

5 months ago

“Y’all are goated”: Pretoria gents take on RocoMamas Hot Wings Challenge and instantly regret it

“Y’all are goated”: Pretoria gents take on RocoMamas Hot Wings Challenge and instantly regret it

People

5 months ago

"This is AI": SA stunned as TikTok video shows Victoria Bay ocean foam swallows homes post storm

"This is AI": SA stunned as TikTok video shows Victoria Bay ocean foam swallows homes post storm

South Africa

5 months ago

A massive storm sent ocean foam surging through Victoria Bay near George in the Western Cape on 6 April 2026, covering homes and shocking Mzansi online

"That’s not chakalaka": SA man visits Shaka Zulu restaurant in Germany, Mzansi disapproves the menu

"That’s not chakalaka": SA man visits Shaka Zulu restaurant in Germany, Mzansi disapproves the menu

People

5 months ago

A Mzansi man visited the Shaka Zulu restaurant in Cologne, Germany, and shared his review, including a taste test of their chakalaka, which left Mzansi unimpressed.

"I smell a rat": SA gets to know Gabriel Batista, the businessman found inside a crocodile

"I smell a rat": SA gets to know Gabriel Batista, the businessman found inside a crocodile

People

5 months ago

Mpumalanga businessman Gabriel Batista was a beloved bar owner whose life Mzansi is now piecing together after his remains were reportedly found inside a crocodile

"Too broke to go out": SA reacts to Mzansi being crowned world's biggest homebody nation

"Too broke to go out": SA reacts to Mzansi being crowned world's biggest homebody nation

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africa tops a global study as the number one homebody nation, with 76% preferring home life over socialising, thanks to its warm climate and braai culture.

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

Hantavirus timeline on MV Hondius shows 23 days passed before anyone knew

World

5 months ago

The hantavirus timeline on the MV Hondius cruise ship shows 33 days passed between departure and lab confirmation as passengers fell ill and died.

“She’ll be okay": Makhi Thee Swappa Queen breaks down in tears over loss of Facebook account

“She’ll be okay": Makhi Thee Swappa Queen breaks down in tears over loss of Facebook account

People

5 months ago

South African content creator Makhi Thee Swappa Queen lost her 3 million-follower Facebook account and broke down in tears on live while addressing stunned fans.

Gqeberha temporary accommodation host loses everything after guests rob her unit clean overnight

Gqeberha temporary accommodation host loses everything after guests rob her unit clean overnight

People

5 months ago

A Port Elizabeth woman, Heidi Sampson, shares her shock as guests steal nearly everything from her unit. Discover the shocking theft details in her viral clip

Gqeberha temporary accommodation hostess slams police after ransacked property case gets thrown out

Gqeberha temporary accommodation hostess slams police after ransacked property case gets thrown out

People

5 months ago

Gqeberha host expresses outrage as police dismiss her case against a couple who stripped her unit bare during a one-night stay, despite clear evidence.

“You're so beautiful": TikTok video of Tyla lookalike leaves social media completely stunned

“You're so beautiful": TikTok video of Tyla lookalike leaves social media completely stunned

People

5 months ago

A video of a young woman resembling South African superstar Tyla has Mzansi buzzing. The striking resemblance has left viewers stunned and commenting in awe.

Jim Mohlala