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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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“I know that voice”: Rachel John's date TikTok clip has Mzansi playing detective over familiar voice

“I know that voice”: Rachel John's date TikTok clip has Mzansi playing detective over familiar voice

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

“Marketing genius": Helen Zille grabs a paddle and takes on the City of Joburg over flooded streets

“Marketing genius": Helen Zille grabs a paddle and takes on the City of Joburg over flooded streets

Politics

5 months ago

8-year-old Umlazi chess star selected for four international tournaments needs financial support

8-year-old Umlazi chess star selected for four international tournaments needs financial support

People

5 months ago

"I thought SAPS earn more": Boni reviews metro police officer’s payslip, and leaves Mzansi buzzing

"I thought SAPS earn more": Boni reviews metro police officer’s payslip, and leaves Mzansi buzzing

People

5 months ago

"Big ups to the graduates": Mzansi reacts to Zulu graduates who popped off on campus in TikTok clip

"Big ups to the graduates": Mzansi reacts to Zulu graduates who popped off on campus in TikTok clip

People

5 months ago

“It's a cultural thing": Mzansi reacts to foreigner's praise of Capetonians' kindness in TikTok clip

“It's a cultural thing": Mzansi reacts to foreigner's praise of Capetonians' kindness in TikTok clip

People

5 months ago

"It's worth it”: Nigerian woman claims R8K-a-month Pretoria apartment beats Lagos rentals hands down

"It's worth it”: Nigerian woman claims R8K-a-month Pretoria apartment beats Lagos rentals hands down

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian woman touring a one-bedroom apartment at The Blyde in Pretoria East went viral after comparing its monthly rent to the crushing cost of renting in Lagos

"I hated their mojito:" Mzansi divided as SA gent shows biggest play park in Joburg in TikTok video

"I hated their mojito:" Mzansi divided as SA gent shows biggest play park in Joburg in TikTok video

South Africa

5 months ago

A South African man, YungEarn, showcased Syringa Park, a hidden gem in Muldersdrift, featuring gourmet eateries, one of Africa's largest kids' play park.

"That’s visionary": Mzansi reacts as former teacher turns R240K package into a R7,2 billion empire

"That’s visionary": Mzansi reacts as former teacher turns R240K package into a R7,2 billion empire

People

5 months ago

A Mzansi primary school teacher used his R240,000 severance package to launch Curro in 1998, and the private school network has been sold for R7.2 billion

“Has he ever heard of Rabies?”: Cape Town Man Feeds Seal Mouth-to-Mouth as Mzansi Watch in Disbelief

“Has he ever heard of Rabies?”: Cape Town Man Feeds Seal Mouth-to-Mouth as Mzansi Watch in Disbelief

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Cape Town man, Faanie, filmed feeding a seal from his mouth sparks outrage as the City enforces strict laws against feeding protected seals amid online reactions.

"Rest in honour”: Mzansi reacts to display of unity for fallen Soweto officer in TikTok video

"Rest in honour”: Mzansi reacts to display of unity for fallen Soweto officer in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Soweto traffic officers paid a moving tribute to 38-year-old Provincial Inspector who passed away on 29 March 2026 and was laid to rest in Diepkloof on 10 April 2026

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

"This is hilarious": Mzansi reacts as TikToker's R100 fuel price joke at Engen garage goes viral

Money

5 months ago

A Mzansi woman visited an Engen petrol station with R100 and staged a skit with the attendant that summed up exactly how brutal fuel prices have become

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

“Eating my salary for dinner": SA couple’s R22K restaurant bill sends Mzansi into a frenzy

People

5 months ago

A Mzansi couple sat down for a Valentine’s Day tasting menu dinner at The Pier restaurant and walked away with a R22405 bill that has since set social media on fire

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

"Taught the Quantum a lesson": BMW driver parks in front of taxi to stop it from cutting traffic

People

5 months ago

A Joburg BMW driver blocked a taxi that was using the oncoming lane to skip traffic and South Africans praised him widely for standing his ground on the roads

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

“Being a teacher is fulfilling": Creative learners please 'Meneer' with amazing amusement projects

People

5 months ago

A Technology teacher went viral after his learners built working motorised amusement park ride models from cardboard and batteries for their class project

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