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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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"You're making me jealous": Shein haul stuns Mzansi in viral try-on video

"You're making me jealous": Shein haul stuns Mzansi in viral try-on video

People

6 months ago

Savannah Guthrie’s family nightmare deepens as mum Nancy vanishes in Arizona abduction

Savannah Guthrie’s family nightmare deepens as mum Nancy vanishes in Arizona abduction

US

6 months ago

“SARS is greedy”: Mzansi stunned by massive tax chunk sliced off CTO’s jaw-dropping December salary

“SARS is greedy”: Mzansi stunned by massive tax chunk sliced off CTO’s jaw-dropping December salary

Technology

6 months ago

Breakdown reveals 10 vehicles South Africans earning the average salary can afford in 2026

Breakdown reveals 10 vehicles South Africans earning the average salary can afford in 2026

Cars and Tech

6 months ago

"A million is nothing": Mzansi react as man regrets losing R1.2 million he got from RAF

"A million is nothing": Mzansi react as man regrets losing R1.2 million he got from RAF

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

“He was loved”: Hundreds gather outside MultiChoice offices to celebrate the life of David Sejobe

“He was loved”: Hundreds gather outside MultiChoice offices to celebrate the life of David Sejobe

People

6 months ago

“You are the difference”: Mzansi react after new teacher gives classroom amazing makeover

“You are the difference”: Mzansi react after new teacher gives classroom amazing makeover

Education

6 months ago

A South African teacher transformed a worn-out classroom into an inspiring learning space in just two weeks, leaving Mzansi proud and deeply moved

"Come back home": African national living in US sends Donald Trump a plea amid ICE raids

"Come back home": African national living in US sends Donald Trump a plea amid ICE raids

US

6 months ago

A tearful African national living in the US sent an emotional message to Donald Trump amid intensified ICE raids, sparking global reactions and debate

"He'd win Olympics": Teen hailed a hero after swimming through shark-prone waters to save his family

"He'd win Olympics": Teen hailed a hero after swimming through shark-prone waters to save his family

World

6 months ago

A 13-year-old boy swam four hours through rough, shark-prone waters to save his mother and siblings after they were swept out to sea in Western Australia

"Bravo sister": SA cheers as Limpopo learner heads to Taiwan with groundbreaking maths project

"Bravo sister": SA cheers as Limpopo learner heads to Taiwan with groundbreaking maths project

Education

6 months ago

A 17-year-old Limpopo learner stunned Mzansi after flying to Taiwan to represent South Africa with a groundbreaking mathematics innovation and research

"His story is so sad": Mzansi reacts as David Sejobe recounts family betrayal in resurfaced video

"His story is so sad": Mzansi reacts as David Sejobe recounts family betrayal in resurfaced video

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A heartbreaking TikTok video of late security guard David Sejobe recounting betrayal and homelessness has gone viral, leaving South Africans emotional and inspired

"My favourite couple": Mzansi can’t get enough of loved-up couple’s Zep dance

"My favourite couple": Mzansi can’t get enough of loved-up couple’s Zep dance

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A South African couple’s viral Zep dance video has left social media users swooning, with many praising their chemistry and joyful take on the trending challenge.

"This leader is underpaid": IT team leader salary breakdown leaves South Africans stunned

"This leader is underpaid": IT team leader salary breakdown leaves South Africans stunned

Cars and Tech

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video breaking down an IT team leader’s salary in South Africa has sparked massive debate, curiosity, and career inspiration across social media

"Cars are becoming plastic": Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating spark alarm after awful crash test

"Cars are becoming plastic": Toyota Corolla Cross safety rating spark alarm after awful crash test

Cars and Tech

6 months ago

Toyota Corolla Cross scores just two stars for adult protection in Global NCAP tests, raising major safety concerns for South African road users.

“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react

“Make life easy for him”: Home Affairs denies 18-year-old Smart ID over “!” in name, Mzansi react

People

6 months ago

An 18-year-old South African cannot receive his Smart ID after Home Affairs flagged special characters in his Khoi name, sparking debate across Mzansi

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