Best News & Entertainment '24

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

Author's articles

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

"The pressure we want": Female truck driver silences doubters after reversing her Volvo like a pro

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

"Does he send money?": Woman ditches real men for AI bae in TikTok video, Mzansi in mixed feelings

"Does he send money?": Woman ditches real men for AI bae in TikTok video, Mzansi in mixed feelings

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"My blood is boiling": CCTV clip of armed robber in 'safe neighbourhood' leaves Mzansi furious

"My blood is boiling": CCTV clip of armed robber in 'safe neighbourhood' leaves Mzansi furious

South Africa

5 months ago

"Fighting for a woman": Kruger National Park video of male lions fighting over female takes SA out

"Fighting for a woman": Kruger National Park video of male lions fighting over female takes SA out

South Africa

5 months ago

“We have a beautiful country”: Viral Facebook post warns SA is “no longer safe” for tourists

“We have a beautiful country”: Viral Facebook post warns SA is “no longer safe” for tourists

South Africa

5 months ago

"Absolutely brilliant": Mzansi women build software to shield R82 billion from fraud every month

"Absolutely brilliant": Mzansi women build software to shield R82 billion from fraud every month

Cars and Tech

5 months ago

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Exclusive

Johann Rupert’s Reinet Investment Fund Hits R128 Billion in Net Asset Value in Luxembourg

Money

5 months ago

Reinet's net asset value surges to R127.8 billion; explore Johann Rupert's investment strategies and the evolution from tobacco roots to global financial influence.

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

"I’d have a panic attack": Sky flight ride stops mid-air after guest pulls out phone

US

5 months ago

A thrilling Sunday at Six Flags Fiesta Texas turned into a nerve-wracking ordeal when riders were left dangling after a guest violated the no-phone safety policy.

Cape Town kicks off R1.1 billion smart water meter rollout starting in Bellville

Cape Town kicks off R1.1 billion smart water meter rollout starting in Bellville

South Africa

5 months ago

City of Cape Town has begun installing smart water meters across the city as part of a R1.1 billion upgrade that promises accurate billing and early leak detection

"This is diabolical": Cape Flats hijackers hang dogs on R300 to lure and rob unsuspecting motorists

"This is diabolical": Cape Flats hijackers hang dogs on R300 to lure and rob unsuspecting motorists

South Africa

5 months ago

Cape Flats criminals are using trapped dogs to target compassionate motorists on the R300, creating a dangerous scenario for drivers in Cape Town.

"I'm heartbroken": Community mourns after Matric learner collapses and dies en route to school

"I'm heartbroken": Community mourns after Matric learner collapses and dies en route to school

People

5 months ago

A 19-year-old matric learner tragically died en route to Louwville High School, leaving a heartbroken community in Saldanha Bay. Cause of death under investigation.

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

“No one is going to win”: Mochachos launches Doomsday Dynamite Wings Challenge

Industry

5 months ago

Mochachos launches the Doomsday Dynamite Wings challenge at Gateway Theatre, daring fans to finish fiery wings in 10 minutes or pay up. Mzansi reacts.

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

PepsiCo apologises to South Africans over ProNutro formula change and pulls it from shelves

Industry

5 months ago

PepsiCo has apologised to Mzansi after massive backlash over new ProNutro formula and says the product will temporarily leave shelves while the recipe is improved

Bangladesh TikTok video shows father shield baby under moving train at Bhairab Railway Station

Bangladesh TikTok video shows father shield baby under moving train at Bhairab Railway Station

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A father in Bangladesh shielded his one-year-old son under a moving train at Bhairab Railway Station after the child fell from the platform onto the tracks

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

"Where is this shop?": SA man shares winter slippers plug in TikTok video, locals want the address

People

5 months ago

Cape Town's Matthew Ravell reveals Shado's winter slippers from R80, sparking local interest. Discover stylish and cosy options for the chilly season.

Jim Mohlala