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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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Dad’s late-night search leads to AI epilepsy breakthrough that could change thousands of young lives

Dad’s late-night search leads to AI epilepsy breakthrough that could change thousands of young lives

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

“And you ordered wrong things”: American tourist’s first Spur visit sparks debate over order choice

“And you ordered wrong things”: American tourist’s first Spur visit sparks debate over order choice

People

5 months ago

"We will miss you": Glimpse of David Sejobe’s final resting place moves Mzansi as tributes pour in

"We will miss you": Glimpse of David Sejobe’s final resting place moves Mzansi as tributes pour in

People

5 months ago

"We don't sound like that": Stand-up comedian catches heat for mocking South African accent

"We don't sound like that": Stand-up comedian catches heat for mocking South African accent

South Africa

6 months ago

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react as BI Phakathi's generosity leaves gogo in tears

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react as BI Phakathi's generosity leaves gogo in tears

People

6 months ago

Placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia leave parents fuming as school admissions crisis deepens

Placement delays at Hoërskool Akasia leave parents fuming as school admissions crisis deepens

Education

6 months ago

"Well done stranger": SA woman stuns Mzansi after flaunting her first “big girl” apartment in the US

"Well done stranger": SA woman stuns Mzansi after flaunting her first “big girl” apartment in the US

People

6 months ago

A South African woman living in the US wowed Mzansi after sharing a TikTok video of her first “big girl” apartment, sparking thousands of reactions online

SA gent flexes luxury London shopping spree, eyes R8 million Rolex at Harrods

SA gent flexes luxury London shopping spree, eyes R8 million Rolex at Harrods

People

6 months ago

A 21-year-old Mzansi man in London went viral after sharing a luxury shopping spree at Harrods, hunting for a R8 million Rolex and sparking major debate online

“He’s going straight to heaven”: Body of beloved David Sejobe makes final run at Multichoice

“He’s going straight to heaven”: Body of beloved David Sejobe makes final run at Multichoice

People

6 months ago

South Africans were moved after the body of David Sejobe arrived at Multichoice for a final farewell, where colleagues gathered in song, tears and honour

"Let’s go Zwarries": Teachers dominate TikTok with hilarious Zep dance clip, Mzansi in stitches

"Let’s go Zwarries": Teachers dominate TikTok with hilarious Zep dance clip, Mzansi in stitches

Education

6 months ago

Teachers and learners from Hoërskool Zwartkop went viral with a montage of individual ZEP dance clips, proving the school is full of creativity and humour

"Humanity exists": Mourners gather at David Sejobe's home in Venda to honour the security guard

"Humanity exists": Mourners gather at David Sejobe's home in Venda to honour the security guard

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

South Africans travelled to Venda to comfort the family of the late David Sejobe, with emotional scenes captured in a TikTok video that moved the nation

"It's petrol, not gas": Mzansi entertained as SA woman crashes out after pumping own petrol in USA

"It's petrol, not gas": Mzansi entertained as SA woman crashes out after pumping own petrol in USA

People

6 months ago

A Mzansi woman living in the US went viral after reacting dramatically to pumping her own petrol in freezing winter conditions, sparking laughter and debate online

"How did he achieve it?": Mzansi entrepreneur’s olive oil brand lands on Woolworths' shelves

South Africa

6 months ago

An Eastern Cape entrepreneur stunned Mzansi after his black-owned olive oil brand landed nationwide at Woolworths, proving dreams backed by hard work can flourish

"We're proud of you": Mzansi react after Cape Town dancer’s global dream becomes reality

"We're proud of you": Mzansi react after Cape Town dancer’s global dream becomes reality

People

6 months ago

A dancer from Cape Town, stunned South Africans after announcing his journey to Miami to showcase his talent globally, inspiring young creatives nationwide

“He was a warrior”: Throwback clip of late security guard David Sejobe leaves Mzansi emotional

“He was a warrior”: Throwback clip of late security guard David Sejobe leaves Mzansi emotional

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A throwback TikTok video of late Randburg security guard David Sejobe reveals his 86km daily cycling journey, health transformation, and devotion to family

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