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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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"That looks so good": Mzansi reacts as Cape Town mayor learns to make pickled fish for easter

"That looks so good": Mzansi reacts as Cape Town mayor learns to make pickled fish for easter

People

6 months ago

“Gogo is running the city": Mzansi reacts as Helen Zille goes fishing at ruined Joburg swimming pool

“Gogo is running the city": Mzansi reacts as Helen Zille goes fishing at ruined Joburg swimming pool

South Africa

6 months ago

“LLBaddies are killing it": Boni shares corporate attorney's payslip on TikTok, Mzansi impressed

“LLBaddies are killing it": Boni shares corporate attorney's payslip on TikTok, Mzansi impressed

People

6 months ago

“This is beautiful": Bloemfontein Spar staff sing for a graduate in viral video, Mzansi melts

“This is beautiful": Bloemfontein Spar staff sing for a graduate in viral video, Mzansi melts

People

6 months ago

"I better lock in:" Mzansi is chasing career goals after TikToker reveals SOE executive salaries

"I better lock in:" Mzansi is chasing career goals after TikToker reveals SOE executive salaries

South Africa

6 months ago

US Visa Applications Now Require Applicants to Open Their Social Media to Government Eyes

US Visa Applications Now Require Applicants to Open Their Social Media to Government Eyes

US

6 months ago

Mzansi researchers prove giant prehistoric insects could survive in our modern atmosphere

Mzansi researchers prove giant prehistoric insects could survive in our modern atmosphere

Education

6 months ago

Researchers from the University of Pretoria debunk the myth that high oxygen levels were essential for ancient insects' 70cm wingspans, revealing new insights.

“You got us shame": Chicken Licken Pranks Mzansi With April Fools Rubber Band Stunt

“You got us shame": Chicken Licken Pranks Mzansi With April Fools Rubber Band Stunt

South Africa

6 months ago

Chicken Licken sent Mzansi into a frenzy after announcing it was ditching its yellow rubber bands from all branches before revealing it was all a April Fools prank

“I don’t see the point": South Africans slam motorists who queued to beat petrol hike

“I don’t see the point": South Africans slam motorists who queued to beat petrol hike

South Africa

6 months ago

South Africans rushed to fill their tanks before the April 2026 fuel hike, but critics say those who queued will pay the new price on their next fill anyway.

“You make ANC look bad": Helen Zille pothole snorkel stunt forces City of Johannesburg into action

“You make ANC look bad": Helen Zille pothole snorkel stunt forces City of Johannesburg into action

South Africa

6 months ago

The City of Joburg addresses a three-year-old pothole on Balder Road after Helen Zille's snorkelling stunt highlights infrastructure decay and community frustration.

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

"Reduce your salt": Chicken Licken sparks outrage across Mzansi after scrap rubber band decision

Industry

6 months ago

Chicken Licken faces massive backlash after announcing the immediate removal of iconic rubber bands from all South African branches from 31 March 2026

"Leave that to South Africans": Cameroonian creator faces backlash over East London Igbo King news

"Leave that to South Africans": Cameroonian creator faces backlash over East London Igbo King news

People

6 months ago

Grand Dilan addresses violent protests in East London over the coronation of a Nigerian king, warning Mzansi against damaging their own country amid rising tensions.

“You are our star": SA electricity expert breaks down how Mzansi can track electricity usage at home

“You are our star": SA electricity expert breaks down how Mzansi can track electricity usage at home

People

6 months ago

A metering expert has shared a simple method South Africans can use to calculate their electricity consumption daily weekly and monthly using only meter readings

Capitec customers can now get their Smart ID at 67 bank branches across Mzansi

Capitec customers can now get their Smart ID at 67 bank branches across Mzansi

South Africa

6 months ago

Capitec expands Smart ID services to 67 branches, enabling quick applications in under five minutes and pushing Mzansi past 100 bank branches for the first time.

"She is beautiful": Woman converts retro Volkswagen kombi into stunning camper van, shares 6 photos

"She is beautiful": Woman converts retro Volkswagen kombi into stunning camper van, shares 6 photos

Cars and Tech

6 months ago

Port Alfred woman Erika Strydom converted a vintage VW T3 Kombi named Grace into a beautifully styled campervan and took her to Kenton-on-Sea for the first time

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