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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 is not normal weather": Plettenberg Bay woman shows TikTok video of storm damage at her home

"This is not normal weather": Plettenberg Bay woman shows TikTok video of storm damage at her home

People

5 months ago

“I can live there": SA working in the US shows what freedom really looks like in X video

“I can live there": SA working in the US shows what freedom really looks like in X video

People

5 months ago

"It is normal": SA stunned by Victoria Bay Beach turning foamy as storms batter the Garden Route

"It is normal": SA stunned by Victoria Bay Beach turning foamy as storms batter the Garden Route

South Africa

5 months ago

“Living my dream": Woman’s TikTok video of solo DIY landscaping at her village home impresses Mzansi

“Living my dream": Woman’s TikTok video of solo DIY landscaping at her village home impresses Mzansi

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

“South Africans, forgive me”: Nigerian TikToker issues apology after daring video goes viral

“South Africans, forgive me”: Nigerian TikToker issues apology after daring video goes viral

People

5 months ago

“That’s not cheerleading”: SA high school war cry leaves international TikTok viewers floored

“That’s not cheerleading”: SA high school war cry leaves international TikTok viewers floored

People

5 months ago

"It's a lie": SA police constable’s R31 000 salary TikTok video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

"It's a lie": SA police constable’s R31 000 salary TikTok video leaves Mzansi in disbelief

People

5 months ago

A SAPS constable's payslip sparks debate after @liferesetwithboni reveals a shocking R31,000 salary, leaving South Africans questioning the truth behind police pay.

"Did you view it first?": SA woman’s cockroach-infested apartment stuns Mzansi in TikTok Video

"Did you view it first?": SA woman’s cockroach-infested apartment stuns Mzansi in TikTok Video

People

5 months ago

South African TikToker Life with Mbali shared her shocking new Pretoria apartment filled with cockroaches, showcasing her journey from filth to fresh start.

World's only surviving nonuplets turn 5 in Mali and are heading to school

World's only surviving nonuplets turn 5 in Mali and are heading to school

Africa

5 months ago

The Cissé family's nonuplets from Mali celebrate their fifth birthday, showcasing their vibrant personalities and health as they prepare for school.

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Reddam House Durbanville wins four top in the world Cambridge Awards in record 2025 results

Education

5 months ago

Reddam House Durbanville rewrites history with four Top in the World Cambridge awards, showcasing exceptional student achievement across multiple subjects in 2025.

“What do you do?": Content creator's TikTok video showing his R57K monthly luxury budget divides SA

“What do you do?": Content creator's TikTok video showing his R57K monthly luxury budget divides SA

People

5 months ago

Content creator @timo.hagen shares his R57,500 monthly living costs in Cape Town, igniting a debate on the soft life and the city's affordability.

"You're onto something": TikTok video of young man eating sushi with atchaar wins over Mzansi

"You're onto something": TikTok video of young man eating sushi with atchaar wins over Mzansi

People

5 months ago

South African TikTok creator Tay Ayee stirs up Mzansi's taste buds by pairing sushi with atchaar, igniting a debate on this unique flavour combination.

“This is madness”: Action SA woman uses EFF regalia to wipe floor in Twitter video, sparks outrage

“This is madness”: Action SA woman uses EFF regalia to wipe floor in Twitter video, sparks outrage

People

5 months ago

A South African woman wearing Action SA regalia used EFF clothing to wipe shoes and clean the floor in a video shared on X that left Mzansi deeply divided

“It's very sad": Man calls out SA for being too soft on Mazwi Khubeka’s kidnapping in TikTok video

“It's very sad": Man calls out SA for being too soft on Mazwi Khubeka’s kidnapping in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

Cape Town creator Julian questions South Africa's response to the Mazwi Khubeka kidnapping, igniting a vital conversation on leadership and public outrage.

"Only in South African": Mzansi in mixed emotions after man overtakes car in reverse on busy road

"Only in South African": Mzansi in mixed emotions after man overtakes car in reverse on busy road

People

5 months ago

A South African driver stunned Mzansi by steering his VW Citi Golf in reverse at full speed while overtaking cars, leaving locals both stunned and amazed.

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