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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 (2026-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

999 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Back to homemade beer”: Mzansi beer lovers slam proposed alcohol tax hike

“Back to homemade beer”: Mzansi beer lovers slam proposed alcohol tax hike

South Africa

10 days ago

“Get this him on TV”: Mzansi adores young boy’s 'Shaka iLembe' reenactment video on Instagram

“Get this him on TV”: Mzansi adores young boy’s 'Shaka iLembe' reenactment video on Instagram

People

10 days ago

"Won't do it again": SA diners divided after TikTok video exposes forced restaurant tipping culture

"Won't do it again": SA diners divided after TikTok video exposes forced restaurant tipping culture

People

10 days ago

“Couldn’t agree more”: Joburg man’s Woolies bag exchange idea wins over SA in Facebook video

“Couldn’t agree more”: Joburg man’s Woolies bag exchange idea wins over SA in Facebook video

South Africa

10 days ago

“This is so wrong”: Ranger slams guides who rushed elephant off road during safari tour

“This is so wrong”: Ranger slams guides who rushed elephant off road during safari tour

South Africa

10 days ago

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

Cape Town man questions how Xpresso profits selling everything for R14 in TikTok video

Industry

11 days ago

"Nigeria can't be that bad": SA gent weighs in on Chidimma Adetshina's deportation case, SA reacts

"Nigeria can't be that bad": SA gent weighs in on Chidimma Adetshina's deportation case, SA reacts

People

11 days ago

South African content creator reacts to Chidimma Adetshina’s deportation fight, raising questions about her desire to stay amid legal struggles in Cape Town.

“Wakanda accent”: ChatGPT’s isiXhosa voice attempt leaves Mzansi in stitches

“Wakanda accent”: ChatGPT’s isiXhosa voice attempt leaves Mzansi in stitches

People

11 days ago

South African creator Chuma Memela tested ChatGPT’s voice feature in isiXhosa, sparking laughter as viewers critique the AI's "Wakanda accent" in this viral TikTok.

"They have potential": Mzansi debates why Durban, Joburg and PE trail Cape Town in tourism

"They have potential": Mzansi debates why Durban, Joburg and PE trail Cape Town in tourism

South Africa

11 days ago

South Africans are debating why Durban, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth trail behind Cape Town as tourist destinations despite their natural appeal.

Kenyan man jailed in Zimbabwe after attempting to walk home from SA finally free

Kenyan man jailed in Zimbabwe after attempting to walk home from SA finally free

People

11 days ago

After months in a Zimbabwe jail, Kenyan man Peter Githami finally reunites with his mother in Kenya, highlighting the struggles of undocumented migrants abroad.

"Can't bribe a computer": Mzansi stunned by Western Cape's 17% licence test pass rate

"Can't bribe a computer": Mzansi stunned by Western Cape's 17% licence test pass rate

South Africa

11 days ago

Only 17% of learner's licence applicants passed Western Cape's new testing system. Tackling fraud, the changes spark debate amid Mzansi reactions online.

“Willing seller, willing buyer”: R9m Sea Point fixer-upper finds buyer despite online mockery

“Willing seller, willing buyer”: R9m Sea Point fixer-upper finds buyer despite online mockery

South Africa

11 days ago

A R9 million Sea Point fixer-upper sold for its asking price, igniting debate over property values and buyer motivations amidst social media mockery.

“Don't lie”: Boni Xaba slams ‘former teacher’ turned truck driver salary claims, sparks debate

“Don't lie”: Boni Xaba slams ‘former teacher’ turned truck driver salary claims, sparks debate

People

11 days ago

Boni Xaba challenges a TikTok user's claim about salary gains from teaching to truck driving, igniting a passionate debate on South African earnings.

“We want real talents”: Mzansi welcomes Spotify’s removal of 75 million AI songs

“We want real talents”: Mzansi welcomes Spotify’s removal of 75 million AI songs

South Africa

11 days ago

Spotify removed 75 million AI-generated tracks to stop royalty fraud, and Mzansi have reacted online with strong opinions amid major backlash against AI music.

“Law is law”: Mzansi reacts to new AARTO speed fine rules in SA explained in TikTok video

“Law is law”: Mzansi reacts to new AARTO speed fine rules in SA explained in TikTok video

South Africa

11 days ago

AARTO speed fine system launched on 1 July 2026, introducing a controversial 10km/h buffer. OUTA challenges its rollout, citing missing legal protections.

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