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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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254 donors raise R285K for Kempton Park boy after severe burn accident

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254 donors raise R285K for Kempton Park boy after severe burn accident

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Soshanguve learners strike after allegedly writing exams inside buses due to limited classrooms

Soshanguve learners strike after allegedly writing exams inside buses due to limited classrooms

People

a month ago

"What a joke": Reactions flood as USA issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Southern Africa destination

"What a joke": Reactions flood as USA issues ‘Do Not Travel’ warning for Southern Africa destination

World

a month ago

21-year-old killed during Spring Day water celebrations in Cullinan, Tshwane

21-year-old killed during Spring Day water celebrations in Cullinan, Tshwane

South Africa

a month ago

“I’m speechless": Mpumelelo Primary School in KZN mourns death of young learner

“I’m speechless": Mpumelelo Primary School in KZN mourns death of young learner

People

a month ago

SA prison uniforms explained: What each colour means for inmates

SA prison uniforms explained: What each colour means for inmates

South Africa

a month ago

“This is bad”: Spring day water splash causes scooter accident

“This is bad”: Spring day water splash causes scooter accident

People

a month ago

A Spring Day water splash went wrong as a scooter rider lost control after being drenched by kids. The incident ignited debate on safety in festive traditions.

“Wrong about Mzansi”: Average age South African kids leave home vs 4 nations sparks debate

“Wrong about Mzansi”: Average age South African kids leave home vs 4 nations sparks debate

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A UK content creator reveals South Africa ranks third, with an average age of 26 for leaving home, sparking lively debate among South Africans in the comments.

"Not surprised": SA reacts as Ford recalls more than 2,000 Ranger Bakkies over airbag issues

"Not surprised": SA reacts as Ford recalls more than 2,000 Ranger Bakkies over airbag issues

Cars and Tech

a month ago

Ford issued an urgent safety recall for thousands of Ranger Double Cab bakkies in South Africa following dangerous airbag and trim defect warnings.

"Took unexpected trip": Bus driver teaches Spring day prankster a lesson, SA in stitches

"Took unexpected trip": Bus driver teaches Spring day prankster a lesson, SA in stitches

People

a month ago

A prankster aiming to douse bus passengers on Spring Day found himself trapped inside after the driver shut the doors, leaving South Africans in stitches.

3 European countries where South Africans can buy residency and what it costs

3 European countries where South Africans can buy residency and what it costs

South Africa

a month ago

Explore how South Africans can secure residency in Greece, Cyprus, and Portugal through investment routes, sparking debate on the worth of leaving home.

“We’re the best”: SA flies high with number 1 aviation safety ranking in Africa, 8th globally

“We’re the best”: SA flies high with number 1 aviation safety ranking in Africa, 8th globally

South Africa

a month ago

South Africa celebrates 40 years without a commercial airline fatal accident, ranking first in Africa and eighth globally for aviation safety, ahead of the USA.

From refugee to Green Card: What happens after resettlement in the US

From refugee to Green Card: What happens after resettlement in the US

World

a month ago

Afrikaner refugees who resettled in the US face a long road before they can apply for a Green Card, including medical bills, and strict new travel restrictions.

“Ignore the threats”: SA broadcaster Lerato Höffele shares struggle to cancel TV licence

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“Ignore the threats”: SA broadcaster Lerato Höffele shares struggle to cancel TV licence

People

a month ago

Lerato Höffele's struggle to cancel her SABC TV licence after emigrating to Germany sparks outrage, revealing a tangled web of debt gripping South Africans.

"It's a good salary": Boni Xaba reviews intern doctor payslip from Lesotho, sparks debate

"It's a good salary": Boni Xaba reviews intern doctor payslip from Lesotho, sparks debate

People

a month ago

Boni Xaba sparks debate by sharing a Lesotho intern doctor's payslip of R26k plus housing allowance, igniting opinions on salary fairness in South Africa.

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