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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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"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

Industry

5 months ago

“He causes unnecessary traffic”: Mysol’s luxury convoy in Marikana leaves Mzansi fuming

“He causes unnecessary traffic”: Mysol’s luxury convoy in Marikana leaves Mzansi fuming

People

5 months ago

"Copying the Chinese": Mzansi divided as Toyota unveils new models at Sandton motor industry event

"Copying the Chinese": Mzansi divided as Toyota unveils new models at Sandton motor industry event

Cars and Tech

5 months ago

"The food is not great": Afrikaner couple in USA say American food left them missing a Mzansi meal

"The food is not great": Afrikaner couple in USA say American food left them missing a Mzansi meal

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"I agree": Mzansi reacts to influencer’s claim that January is the best time to snag a car deal

"I agree": Mzansi reacts to influencer’s claim that January is the best time to snag a car deal

Cars and Tech

5 months ago

Russian man who filmed encounters with Ghanaian women finally identified after viral video

Russian man who filmed encounters with Ghanaian women finally identified after viral video

People

5 months ago

“The river mouth blew open”: Popular KZN fishing spot turns grim after sudden mass fish death

“The river mouth blew open”: Popular KZN fishing spot turns grim after sudden mass fish death

South Africa

5 months ago

Authorities are investigating a mass fish die-off at the Umhlali River Mouth near Tinley Manor after residents reported brown water and a strong odour

"The Skelm is happy": Mzansi reacts as Ramokgopa gets down to choir's "Wena Skelema" ahead of SONA

"The Skelm is happy": Mzansi reacts as Ramokgopa gets down to choir's "Wena Skelema" ahead of SONA

Politics

5 months ago

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa sparks a debate about electricity costs after he was filmed dancing outside Cape Town City Hall ahead of SONA

"5-star hotel": Ga-Rankuwa woman stuns SA after showing off modern shack with aluminium finishes

"5-star hotel": Ga-Rankuwa woman stuns SA after showing off modern shack with aluminium finishes

Women Empowerment

5 months ago

A 23-year-old beauty salon owner from Ga-Rankuwa in Pretoria has gone viral after revealing her stylish shack with aluminium finishes and a mounted TV

Nigerian woman biker rides from Lagos to South Africa, spends 2 million Naira on fuel

Nigerian woman biker rides from Lagos to South Africa, spends 2 million Naira on fuel

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian woman stunned Africa after riding her motorbike from Lagos to South Africa, revealing the fuel cost, border struggles and how long the daring trip took

"Is it not AI?": Cobra blocks KZN man’s door leaving Mzansi divided over viral clip

"Is it not AI?": Cobra blocks KZN man’s door leaving Mzansi divided over viral clip

People

5 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man returned from a river prayer session to find a cobra blocking his sliding door, leaving South Africans divided over the viral clip

Young Joburg engineer builds a full 3-bedroom home from soil and waste in just one month

Young Joburg engineer builds a full 3-bedroom home from soil and waste in just one month

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A UCT MSc student and his father built a three-bedroom house in Ennerdale using soil and recycled waste, offering a fresh solution to South Africa’s housing crisis

“This is inspiring”: Karl Cloete becomes university student at UCT aged 59, Mzansi loves it

“This is inspiring”: Karl Cloete becomes university student at UCT aged 59, Mzansi loves it

People

5 months ago

Karl Cloete, a 59‑year‑old community and union leader from Vredendal, started his first year at the University of Cape Town after decades of activism and work

Crowdfunding for David Sejobe explodes past R600k as SA unites to honour fallen gate hero

Crowdfunding for David Sejobe explodes past R600k as SA unites to honour fallen gate hero

South Africa

5 months ago

South Africans raised over R600k for David Sejobe’s family after the beloved Randburg security guard was killed while cycling to work and sparked a national tribute

"What is wrong with people?": Crowd turns violent during SPCA monkey rescue in Sebokeng

"What is wrong with people?": Crowd turns violent during SPCA monkey rescue in Sebokeng

South Africa

5 months ago

SPCA inspectors faced violent crowds during a vervet monkey rescue in Sebokeng. Police intervened as stones, guns, and fireworks put lives at risk

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