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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

639 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"This is so dehumanising": SA disturbed by clip of "Poverty tourism" in Cape Town

"This is so dehumanising": SA disturbed by clip of "Poverty tourism" in Cape Town

People

13 days ago

“You’re exaggerating”: Mzansi pushes back against US woman urging black travellers to skip SA

“You’re exaggerating”: Mzansi pushes back against US woman urging black travellers to skip SA

People

13 days ago

"Hope he gets better": Priest falls into grave and lands on coffin during burial service in X video

"Hope he gets better": Priest falls into grave and lands on coffin during burial service in X video

People

14 days ago

"The power of selling": Daveyton man’s R5 cologne hustle has Mzansi rethinking small business ideas

"The power of selling": Daveyton man’s R5 cologne hustle has Mzansi rethinking small business ideas

People

14 days ago

“This one looks healthy": TikTok video of Cape Town call centre agents singing sparks debate online

“This one looks healthy": TikTok video of Cape Town call centre agents singing sparks debate online

People

14 days ago

“Sorry my sister”: Mzansi sympathises with Joburg Airbnb host after unruly couple damages property

“Sorry my sister”: Mzansi sympathises with Joburg Airbnb host after unruly couple damages property

People

14 days ago

"Beautiful post": SA reacts as UK mom’s Instagram video shows why Mzansi life ruined the UK for her

"Beautiful post": SA reacts as UK mom’s Instagram video shows why Mzansi life ruined the UK for her

People

14 days ago

A UK mom living in Joburg went viral on Instagram after sharing the small everyday things about South Africa that have quietly changed her life since leaving the UK

"Cowards": Taxi driver refuses to back down in road rage brawl as attackers pull a gun in viral clip

"Cowards": Taxi driver refuses to back down in road rage brawl as attackers pull a gun in viral clip

People

14 days ago

A South African taxi driver confronts road rage attackers, unflinchingly facing a gun. Social media reactions highlight the incident's shocking bravery and cowardice

"We can’t catch a break": 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo leaves people deeply concerned

"We can’t catch a break": 17th Ebola outbreak in Congo leaves people deeply concerned

Africa

14 days ago

An Ebola outbreak in Congo has left people deeply concerned as the WHO declares a global health emergency, with no vaccine available for this rare strain

Bolt officially launches EV initiative in Cape Town marking 10 years in South Africa

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Bolt officially launches EV initiative in Cape Town marking 10 years in South Africa

Industry

14 days ago

Bolt launched its electric vehicle initiative in Cape Town, marking 10 years in South Africa and a major commitment to sustainable and affordable mobility

Mozambican spitting cobra found coiled in bed in KZN, snake catchers warn South Africans

Mozambican spitting cobra found coiled in bed in KZN, snake catchers warn South Africans

South Africa

15 days ago

A Mozambican spitting cobra surprises homeowners in KwaZulu-Natal, prompting urgent rescue. Learn about snake safety and the community's mixed reactions.

“Beautiful voice": SA singer stuns London crowd with Lion King performance in throwback clip

“Beautiful voice": SA singer stuns London crowd with Lion King performance in throwback clip

People

15 days ago

Mzansi singer Phindile Ndlovu delivered a surprise Lion King performance alongside Florian Leonhard Fine Violins in London and had Mzansi bursting with pride online

"Should I have lied?": American tourist stands by Cape Town criticism after online backlash

"Should I have lied?": American tourist stands by Cape Town criticism after online backlash

People

16 days ago

American tourist Natasha Harvey is refusing to walk back her controversial Cape Town review after her honest Instagram video divided Mzansi online.

"I'm so jealous": Pretoria mom's R12K Woolies winter kids clothes video leaves SA mummies envious

"I'm so jealous": Pretoria mom's R12K Woolies winter kids clothes video leaves SA mummies envious

People

16 days ago

A Pretoria mom shared how she shopped for her kids’ winter clothes at Woolworths with a R12,000 budget and walked out with seven full bags without overspending.

"Didn't ask for bribe, at least": US skater heading to Cape Town runs into traffic cops, SA loves it

"Didn't ask for bribe, at least": US skater heading to Cape Town runs into traffic cops, SA loves it

People

16 days ago

American skateboarder Jason Vanporppal was pulled over in Bloemfontein while skating from Uganda to Cape Town, raising funds for a youth skatepark.

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