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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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"Her campaign is gold": Helen Zille ziplines 4-year-old Joburg sinkhole, Mzansi in stitches

"Her campaign is gold": Helen Zille ziplines 4-year-old Joburg sinkhole, Mzansi in stitches

Politics

5 months ago

“The level of performance": Video of woman speaking in tongues during proposal divides the internet

“The level of performance": Video of woman speaking in tongues during proposal divides the internet

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"Bayede looks bored": Viral TikTok of King Mswati's birthday celebration sparks mixed reactions

"Bayede looks bored": Viral TikTok of King Mswati's birthday celebration sparks mixed reactions

People

5 months ago

“The snake is like me": Social media reacts to python found chilling in pantry in Facebook video

“The snake is like me": Social media reacts to python found chilling in pantry in Facebook video

World

5 months ago

“Why is he screaming?": SA in stitches as man flees for his life from charging rhino in TikTok video

“Why is he screaming?": SA in stitches as man flees for his life from charging rhino in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

“R4,29 for 21 pieces?": Mzansi left stunned by vintage 1976 KFC menu prices in viral Reddit post

Money

5 months ago

SA man faces backlash after comparing lobola for women over 40 to expired milk in a Facebook video

SA man faces backlash after comparing lobola for women over 40 to expired milk in a Facebook video

People

5 months ago

Lemii Loco's controversial remarks on lobola for women over 40 sparked outrage on Facebook, with many and some supporting his toxic views on marriage prices.

"Is this AI?": Social media reacts as man re-enacts Helen Zille pothole stunt in Viral TikTok video

"Is this AI?": Social media reacts as man re-enacts Helen Zille pothole stunt in Viral TikTok video

People

5 months ago

A Botswana man goes viral for fishing in a pothole, highlighting poor road conditions. His humorous protest has residents laughing and sharing similar experiences.

"They wanted to get married": Burgersfort couple’s wedding dance TikTok clip melts Mzansi's heart

"They wanted to get married": Burgersfort couple’s wedding dance TikTok clip melts Mzansi's heart

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Burgersfort couple from Limpopo sent South Africa into a frenzy after their wedding celebration dance was captured on video and shared on social media

“Are you okay up there?”: Randburg woman uses KFC takeaway for Sunday stew, Mzansi loses it

“Are you okay up there?”: Randburg woman uses KFC takeaway for Sunday stew, Mzansi loses it

People

5 months ago

A Randburg woman turned a fully prepared KFC takeaway into a Sunday chicken stew before church, and South Africans have flooded the comments with disbelief

SA travel influencer shares airport tips in TikTok video to help first-time flyers beat anxiety

SA travel influencer shares airport tips in TikTok video to help first-time flyers beat anxiety

People

5 months ago

A Mzansi travel influencer shared a guide for first-time airport visitors, covering check-in baggage rules, boarding gates, and why arriving early matters

Mbombela High Court orders RAF to pay domestic worker R330,000 after no-payslip dispute

Mbombela High Court orders RAF to pay domestic worker R330,000 after no-payslip dispute

South Africa

5 months ago

The Mbombela High Court has ordered the Road Accident Fund to pay Mpumalanga domestic worker Marta Buda R330,000 after a road accident left her unable to work

“This is so cool”: Volkswagen SA employees form human VW logo in YouTube clip to mark 75 years

Cars and Tech

5 months ago

Volkswagen South Africa celebrates 75 years with a stunning human VW logo video, showcasing the brand's journey and evoking heartfelt nostalgia among viewers.

“They’ve found us": SA reacts after Garden Route is ranked the world’s best road trip in 2026

“They’ve found us": SA reacts after Garden Route is ranked the world’s best road trip in 2026

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africa's Garden Route is crowned the world's top road trip in 2026, outshining Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway, igniting local pride and joy.

"Congratulations auntie": Benoni woman celebrates 101st birthday at local care home

"Congratulations auntie": Benoni woman celebrates 101st birthday at local care home

People

5 months ago

Benoni great-grandmother Bettie Olivier celebrated her 101st birthday with love, laughter, and music, inspiring all with her heartfelt message of faith and grace.

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