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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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UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

UFS lecturer warns TikTok and Instagram are behind grade 4 reading crisis in SA

Education

5 months ago

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

“You did a good job”: AI inspires couple to buy 80s Joburg house, renovation results stun Mzansi

People

5 months ago

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

"I respect his hustle": SA wowed as fugitive Prophet Shepherd Bushiri takes 'talent' to South Korea

People

5 months ago

"Congratulations to him”: Daughter surprises dad with Isuzu bakkie worth over R380K in TikTok video

"Congratulations to him”: Daughter surprises dad with Isuzu bakkie worth over R380K in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"I love my country": SA pleased with white guy's Amapiano dance in TikTok video

"I love my country": SA pleased with white guy's Amapiano dance in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

"Stop flirting, come": New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bafana Bafana clip has SA calling him to lead

"Stop flirting, come": New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s Bafana Bafana clip has SA calling him to lead

People

5 months ago

Komatipoort SAPS Captain Earns “Sbali” Title After Speaking Siswati to explain Crocodile Mission

Komatipoort SAPS Captain Earns “Sbali” Title After Speaking Siswati to explain Crocodile Mission

People

5 months ago

A SAPS captain from won Mzansi's heart after speaking siSwati in a video about a dangerous crocodile mission to find a missing businessman in the Komati River

"God is great": KZN rehab staff celebrate stroke patient’s incredible recovery at Nurture iLembe

"God is great": KZN rehab staff celebrate stroke patient’s incredible recovery at Nurture iLembe

People

5 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man, Mr Sithole, defied the odds in his stroke recovery journey, leaving rehab unaided. His inspiring story captured hearts across Mzansi.

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

"Brainless kids": Gunshots and group brawl video at Cape Town’s N1 City parking lot sparks outrage

South Africa

5 months ago

Footage shared on Facebook shows a violent group brawl with gunshots fired at the N1 City mall parking lot in Cape Town, leaving many South Africans outraged.

"It is hard": SA man living with kidney disease shows reality of being sick and poor

"It is hard": SA man living with kidney disease shows reality of being sick and poor

People

5 months ago

A South African man, Real Bulo Traders, shares his battle with stage 5 kidney disease and the struggle for medication without electricity, touching Mzansi's heart.

“A leader doing that?”: SA TikToker Owamie calls out Julius Malema over Mazwi kidnapping retweet

“A leader doing that?”: SA TikToker Owamie calls out Julius Malema over Mazwi kidnapping retweet

People

5 months ago

Boldy Owamie calls out EFF leader Julius Malema for sharing unverified claims about Mazwi Mkhubeka's kidnapping, igniting fierce debate in Mzansi.

Inside Johann Rupert's Franschhoek Motor Museum where 80 rare cars are on display

Inside Johann Rupert's Franschhoek Motor Museum where 80 rare cars are on display

Cars and Tech

5 months ago

The Franschhoek Motor Museum on L’Ormarins Estate is home to more than 220 vehicles including rare Ferraris a McLaren F1 and a 1898 Beeston tricycle.

“I was going to go back home”: Woman narrowly escapes cobra encounter in TikTok video

“I was going to go back home”: Woman narrowly escapes cobra encounter in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

A Botswana woman faces a cobra while walking with her dogs. Watch the TikTok of this tense encounter that raised concerns about wildlife risks in rural areas.

“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

“He sold his people": Throwback clip of Nelson Mandela cracking jokes in Afrikaans stirs debate

South Africa

5 months ago

A viral throwback clip of Nelson Mandela speaking fluent Afrikaans reignites South Africa's debate on his legacy, sparking strong reactions across Mzansi.

“I passed, 30% pass rate": Mzansi content creator challenges citizens' knowledge in viral Insta clip

“I passed, 30% pass rate": Mzansi content creator challenges citizens' knowledge in viral Insta clip

People

5 months ago

Content creator Stian Oosthuizen's viral quiz tests South Africans' knowledge of their nation, revealing surprising gaps in local history and trivia.

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