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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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Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

Blue Light Brigade video has Mzansi concerned after convoy uses oncoming lane to dodge traffic

South Africa

5 months ago

“This is beautiful”: SA reacts as Zulu students shut down Joburg street in proud Shembe display

“This is beautiful”: SA reacts as Zulu students shut down Joburg street in proud Shembe display

South Africa

5 months ago

SA woman shares emotional security guard to PhD journey in Instagram video, Mzansi inspired

SA woman shares emotional security guard to PhD journey in Instagram video, Mzansi inspired

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

"This is a lot": Biological parents of Florida IVF mix-up baby Shea confirmed after DNA testing

"This is a lot": Biological parents of Florida IVF mix-up baby Shea confirmed after DNA testing

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

“All that for a cap”: Mzansi reacts as man uses ice for RocoMamas wings challenge in Instagram video

People

5 months ago

“I feel spoiled": US woman stunned by full service at Mzansi petrol station in viral Instagram video

“I feel spoiled": US woman stunned by full service at Mzansi petrol station in viral Instagram video

People

5 months ago

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts as Sue Duminy’s viral video shows life after divorce from JP

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts as Sue Duminy’s viral video shows life after divorce from JP

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Sue Duminy goes viral, showcasing her inspiring journey from heartbreak to a stunning glow-up and new love after splitting from JP Duminy in 2025.

KZN man terrified after finding black mamba hanging in his home in viral TikTok video

KZN man terrified after finding black mamba hanging in his home in viral TikTok video

South Africa

5 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man faced a terrifying surprise when a two-metre black mamba hung from his bedroom ceiling. Social media reactions blend humour and genuine concern.

"How does it taste?": Pretoria man breaks Guinness World Record with a nearly 16-metre bunny chow

"How does it taste?": Pretoria man breaks Guinness World Record with a nearly 16-metre bunny chow

People

5 months ago

A Pretoria man broke the Guinness World Record for the world’s longest bunny chow after building a 15.98 metre curry-packed loaf at Bhai’s Lounge Banqueting Hall

“I am beyond sad”: Whale washes up on SA Beach in Facebook video, leaves Mzansi heartbroken

“I am beyond sad”: Whale washes up on SA Beach in Facebook video, leaves Mzansi heartbroken

South Africa

5 months ago

Mzansi is saddened after a male humpback whale washed up on Helena Bay beach in the Western Cape on 21 April 2026, and the cause remains unknown.

Postbank sets final deadline for South African SASSA Gold Card holders to switch or lose grants

Postbank sets final deadline for South African SASSA Gold Card holders to switch or lose grants

South Africa

5 months ago

SASSA Gold Card users must switch to the new Black Card by August 2026 to avoid disruption in grant payments. Learn about the easy collection process and safety tips

"Nice and quiet place": Video of Cape Town suburb shows where SA's billionaires ‘quietly disappear’

"Nice and quiet place": Video of Cape Town suburb shows where SA's billionaires ‘quietly disappear’

South Africa

5 months ago

Video of a suburb in Cape Town has gone viral after a content creator revealed how Mzansi’s wealthiest residents live away in one of the country’s exclusive suburbs

"Try Simba chips with bread": UK woman tries Mzansi snacks for the first time in TikTok video

"Try Simba chips with bread": UK woman tries Mzansi snacks for the first time in TikTok video

People

5 months ago

A UK TikToker living in South Africa finally tried Mzansi snacks after months of procrastinating and shared her honest reactions with her followers online

“There's hope for SA": Joburg hijacked building converted into affordable student accommodation

“There's hope for SA": Joburg hijacked building converted into affordable student accommodation

South Africa

5 months ago

Remington Court in Johannesburg’s CBD, once hijacked and decayed, underwent a stunning transformation into affordable student accommodation, sparking hope for Mzansi

"Never laughed this hard": TikTok skit of sweaty Mkhwanazi at Madlanga Commission has SA in stitches

"Never laughed this hard": TikTok skit of sweaty Mkhwanazi at Madlanga Commission has SA in stitches

People

5 months ago

A content creator had Mzansi in stitches after posting a viral skit imitating suspended Julius Mkhwanazi sweating at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

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