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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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"This makes me so happy:" Domestic worker gets new smile after running buddy arranges dental gift

"This makes me so happy:" Domestic worker gets new smile after running buddy arranges dental gift

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

"The Mzansi we pray for": Cape Town man gets tourists and locals singing together at the Waterfront

"The Mzansi we pray for": Cape Town man gets tourists and locals singing together at the Waterfront

People

6 months ago

Doctor adopts five-year-old boy after heart surgery, secures homes for all his siblings

Doctor adopts five-year-old boy after heart surgery, secures homes for all his siblings

US

6 months ago

"It wasn't intentional": Mzansi man's R3 bank balance had woman asking questions

"It wasn't intentional": Mzansi man's R3 bank balance had woman asking questions

People

6 months ago

"We're represented": Yuji Beleza attempts siSwati, leaves a Swazi man stunned in Istanbul

"We're represented": Yuji Beleza attempts siSwati, leaves a Swazi man stunned in Istanbul

People

6 months ago

"Beautiful South Africa": Mzansi wowed by hidden gem on the West Coast where you sleep inside a cave

"Beautiful South Africa": Mzansi wowed by hidden gem on the West Coast where you sleep inside a cave

South Africa

6 months ago

"Which university is this?": Student runs for his life after monkey confrontation on campus

"Which university is this?": Student runs for his life after monkey confrontation on campus

People

6 months ago

A student at a Pretoria university was confronted and chased by a troop of monkeys on campus in March 2025 leaving South Africans in stitches on social media

"You're a blessed people": KwaMashu Muslims lit up Eid Mubarak celebrations with Zulu dance moves

"You're a blessed people": KwaMashu Muslims lit up Eid Mubarak celebrations with Zulu dance moves

People

6 months ago

Muslims in KwaMashu celebrated Eid Mubarak in thobes, showcasing vibrant Zulu dance moves as community spirit filled the air with joy and festivities.

“Golf and amateur UFC”: Mzansi in stitches as South African comedian mocks LIV Golf brawl

“Golf and amateur UFC”: Mzansi in stitches as South African comedian mocks LIV Golf brawl

People

6 months ago

A South African comedian had Mzansi cracking up after posting a hilarious security guard skit inspired by the brawl that broke out at the LIV Golf SA event.

"Someone’s pillar of strength": US man shares the truth behind his viral squirrel invasion moment

"Someone’s pillar of strength": US man shares the truth behind his viral squirrel invasion moment

US

6 months ago

A US man came forward to explain the now viral moment a squirrel crashed his Teams work call, and he was caught on camera screaming for his nanny in an empty house

Bolt permanently bans South African drivers who are caught sharing profiles

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Bolt permanently bans South African drivers who are caught sharing profiles

South Africa

6 months ago

Bolt SA introduces multiple weekly identity verification checks and is permanently suspending drivers caught sharing profiles as the platform strengthens safety

"SAPS premium": SA women lose it over good-looking police officers

"SAPS premium": SA women lose it over good-looking police officers

People

6 months ago

South African women react to a TikTok showing good-looking SAPS officers, challenging the public's perception of the police with humour and disbelief.

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts after son surprises mom with his new car

"So happy for you": Mzansi reacts after son surprises mom with his new car

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Johannesburg content creator surprises his mother by pulling up to her workplace in a brand new Hyundai Grand i10 without telling her anything about it.

"Breadwinners right there": Two sisters turn a Shoprite trolley dash into a masterclass on teamwork

"Breadwinners right there": Two sisters turn a Shoprite trolley dash into a masterclass on teamwork

People

6 months ago

Two sisters from Vryheid, KZN, stunned Mzansi with a record Shoprite trolley dash, filling their cart with essentials in a perfectly executed sprint.

Air Canada flight attendant found alive outside jet after LaGuardia crash

Air Canada flight attendant found alive outside jet after LaGuardia crash

World

6 months ago

An Air Canada flight attendant survived a deadly LaGuardia Airport crash that killed both pilots. Discover the details of this tragic incident and its aftermath.

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