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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

1030 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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“Some things are not for SA”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ self-service checkout trial in Cape Town

“Some things are not for SA”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ self-service checkout trial in Cape Town

Industry

5 months ago

"I don't buy this": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s weekly earnings of over R7K shock Mzansi

"I don't buy this": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s weekly earnings of over R7K shock Mzansi

Money

5 months ago

“What a good teacher": KZN man impresses Mzansi with Zulu language 'click sounds' masterclass

“What a good teacher": KZN man impresses Mzansi with Zulu language 'click sounds' masterclass

People

5 months ago

"The penguins are great entertainers": Boulders Beach crowned world’s most unique beach

"The penguins are great entertainers": Boulders Beach crowned world’s most unique beach

South Africa

5 months ago

"4 Bricks, problem solved": Mzansi reacts as course shows safe way to handle deadly snakes

"4 Bricks, problem solved": Mzansi reacts as course shows safe way to handle deadly snakes

South Africa

5 months ago

“What a legend”: Former Cape Town gang member turns his life around to become professional cyclist

“What a legend”: Former Cape Town gang member turns his life around to become professional cyclist

People

5 months ago

"You're marching forward": Orania celebrates baby boom as town records highest birth rate in history

"You're marching forward": Orania celebrates baby boom as town records highest birth rate in history

South Africa

5 months ago

Orania in the Northern Cape has recorded its highest number of births in a single year, welcoming 36 babies in 2025, according to town census data

“I am so confused”: Man ignites online uproar by claiming ZCC bishop is his father

“I am so confused”: Man ignites online uproar by claiming ZCC bishop is his father

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A man’s claim that the leader of the ZCC is his biological father has sent shockwaves across South Africa after he made the declaration in a podcast interview

"The best is yet to come": Mzansi celebrates as local teacher ranked among world’s top 50

"The best is yet to come": Mzansi celebrates as local teacher ranked among world’s top 50

Education

5 months ago

Charnelle Arendse from Hanover Park has been named a Top 50 finalist for the 2026 Global Teacher Prize after years of innovative teaching and community upliftment

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react to Emotional farewell for Shoprite employees after 30 years

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react to Emotional farewell for Shoprite employees after 30 years

People

5 months ago

Mossel Bay Shoprite bids farewell to long-serving employees Deresa Taylor and Dina Muller after decades of dedication. Emotional moments captured in TikTok video

“Rich people love islands”: Mzansi react to SA billionaire launching R280m plan to protect an island

“Rich people love islands”: Mzansi react to SA billionaire launching R280m plan to protect an island

South Africa

5 months ago

Mzansi billionaire Mark Shuttleworth has launched a R280 million conservation income programme on Príncipe Island, paying 3,000 adults to protect biodiversity

"No kiss for 10 years": Marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini says he and wife waited until wedding day

"No kiss for 10 years": Marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini says he and wife waited until wedding day

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

South African marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini reveals he and his wife never kissed during their 10-year relationship, choosing faith and boundaries before marriage

“Thank you for everything”: Tributes pour in for snake catcher 'Silver Fox' after tragic passing

“Thank you for everything”: Tributes pour in for snake catcher 'Silver Fox' after tragic passing

People

5 months ago

Tributes pour in for Worcester snake catcher Andre du Preez, who passed away after complications linked to a spider bite that worsened a viral infection

"Give me 50 of them": Mzansi Food reviewer tests new Woolies buns and shares honest verdict

"Give me 50 of them": Mzansi Food reviewer tests new Woolies buns and shares honest verdict

People

5 months ago

A South African food reviewer tested Woolworths’ new Biscoff-filled hot cross buns ahead of Easter and shared his honest verdict after heating them in an air fryer

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

Education

5 months ago

A registration protest at Wits University escalated after security intervened during demonstrations over deadline extensions and financial exclusion concerns

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