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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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“The economy is so bad": Man vents about phone adapter with 3-year payment plan

“The economy is so bad": Man vents about phone adapter with 3-year payment plan

People

a month ago

South Africans can travel to Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days

South Africans can travel to Argentina visa-free for up to 90 days

South Africa

a month ago

“I’m dead”: SA comedian reacts with parody video of Airlink's flyover, Mzansi in stitches

“I’m dead”: SA comedian reacts with parody video of Airlink's flyover, Mzansi in stitches

People

a month ago

“The connection”: SA gent meets fellow South African in America, reaction melts Mzansi hearts

“The connection”: SA gent meets fellow South African in America, reaction melts Mzansi hearts

People

a month ago

“We need to pray”: SA weather specialist warns of severe storms between 2 and 6 September

“We need to pray”: SA weather specialist warns of severe storms between 2 and 6 September

South Africa

a month ago

KZN North Coast property hotspots attract younger families seeking affordable homes

KZN North Coast property hotspots attract younger families seeking affordable homes

South Africa

a month ago

Woolworths opens first Food Emporium in Fourways, shows it off in TikTok video

Woolworths opens first Food Emporium in Fourways, shows it off in TikTok video

South Africa

a month ago

Woolworths has opened its first Gauteng Food Emporium at Dainfern Square in Fourways, bringing shoppers a bigger and more premium food shopping experience.

Clicks launches new retailer to rival major SA grocery stores, sparking mixed feelings online

Clicks launches new retailer to rival major SA grocery stores, sparking mixed feelings online

Economy

a month ago

Clicks Group launches KwaMakhi, a compact discount store in Tembisa, focusing on affordable essentials for the township economy amid a debate on Black ownership.

“So happy for them”: New Gauteng mall opening brings jobs and joy to Ekurhuleni locals

“So happy for them”: New Gauteng mall opening brings jobs and joy to Ekurhuleni locals

People

a month ago

A heartwarming video captures Etwatwa Crossing's grand opening on 27 August 2026, celebrating community joy as South Africans react to new job opportunities.

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 after 35 years on the throne

King Harald V of Norway dies at 89 after 35 years on the throne

Europe

a month ago

King Harald V of Norway has died at 89, ending his 35-year reign as Europe's oldest monarch. His son Crown Prince Haakon becomes King Haakon VIII.

‘We’re all victims here’: SA woman details farm attack that cost R500K damages in Facebook video

‘We’re all victims here’: SA woman details farm attack that cost R500K damages in Facebook video

People

a month ago

A South African farmer recounts her harrowing experience of an armed robbery that dismantled her poultry operation, igniting a national debate on farm crime.

Mzansi’s 20 most googled slang words in 2026 and what they mean

Mzansi’s 20 most googled slang words in 2026 and what they mean

South Africa

a month ago

Discover 2026's most-searched South African slang, led by "67" with 131,600 monthly searches. Explore how these terms decode internet culture and trends.

‘We’re an unserious country’: Bryanston motorists use burst pipe as ‘free car wash’, SA in stitches

‘We’re an unserious country’: Bryanston motorists use burst pipe as ‘free car wash’, SA in stitches

South Africa

a month ago

A burst pipe in Bryanston turned into a viral car wash as content creator @luciddeejay captured motorists washing their vehicles in hilarious fashion.

“Your dad is dramatic”: Son films parents’ priceless reactions during first visit to chiropractor

“Your dad is dramatic”: Son films parents’ priceless reactions during first visit to chiropractor

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Content creator Leo captured his parents' hilarious first chiropractor visit, featuring unforgettable reactions, laughter, and a chaotic walk back to the car.

"Sorry to hear this": San Salvador Home pleads for help after losing Hyde Park residence

"Sorry to hear this": San Salvador Home pleads for help after losing Hyde Park residence

People

a month ago

San Salvador Home, a Johannesburg care facility for women with intellectual disabilities, faces eviction after 90 years. Support its move and preservation efforts.

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