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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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"It is deadly": Confirmed Meningitis case at Durbanville school has Cape Town parents on high alert

"It is deadly": Confirmed Meningitis case at Durbanville school has Cape Town parents on high alert

South Africa

7 months ago

“Run for these deals”: SA woman’s R100 Food Lover’s Market haul has Mzansi talking

“Run for these deals”: SA woman’s R100 Food Lover’s Market haul has Mzansi talking

Money

7 months ago

"She wanted him the whole time": Woman shares screenshots exposing best friend-boyfriend betrayal

"She wanted him the whole time": Woman shares screenshots exposing best friend-boyfriend betrayal

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

“He pronounced everything wrong": US man leaves Mzansi in stitches after butchering Mzansi surnames

“He pronounced everything wrong": US man leaves Mzansi in stitches after butchering Mzansi surnames

People

7 months ago

"As long as you're happy": Afrikaner family shows off fully furnished US refugee apartment

"As long as you're happy": Afrikaner family shows off fully furnished US refugee apartment

US

7 months ago

“That’s so sad”: King David Victory Park shuts down despite 100% bachelor Matric pass

“That’s so sad”: King David Victory Park shuts down despite 100% bachelor Matric pass

Education

7 months ago

Affordable flights between Jo’burg and Cape Town: A look at the cheapest days and airlines

Affordable flights between Jo’burg and Cape Town: A look at the cheapest days and airlines

Money

7 months ago

South Africans are paying at least R1,540 for return flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town in February 2026, with weekend fares climbing sharply.

8 affordable things to do in Cape Town: woman shares prices and locations for budget-friendly fun

8 affordable things to do in Cape Town: woman shares prices and locations for budget-friendly fun

South Africa

7 months ago

A Cape Town TikTok user shared eight affordable activities across the city, including free parks, cheap train rides and low-cost scenic experiences

"The creature can do that?": Hippo leaves Mzansi shocked after flipping boat during capture mission

"The creature can do that?": Hippo leaves Mzansi shocked after flipping boat during capture mission

South Africa

7 months ago

A Hoedspruit wildlife relocation mission turned dramatic when a hippo cow capsized a boat, throwing a team member into the water during a darting attempt.

"Give them a Grammy now": Parktown Boys’ High School learners stun Mzansi with powerful war cry show

"Give them a Grammy now": Parktown Boys’ High School learners stun Mzansi with powerful war cry show

Education

7 months ago

Parktown Boys’ High School learners impressed South Africans after performing a thrilling trumpet-led war cry inspired by Metro Boomin in Johannesburg.

“Some things are not for SA”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ self-service checkout trial in Cape Town

“Some things are not for SA”: Mzansi reacts to Woolworths’ self-service checkout trial in Cape Town

Industry

7 months ago

Woolworths has launched a self-service checkout pilot at its Cape Town Foreshore store, testing whether South African shoppers are ready for retail automation.

"I don't buy this": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s weekly earnings of over R7K shock Mzansi

"I don't buy this": Checkers Sixty60 driver’s weekly earnings of over R7K shock Mzansi

Money

7 months ago

A Checkers Sixty60 bike driver’s 2023 payslip showing over R7,000 weekly earnings has sparked debate about salaries and the gig economy in South Africa.

“What a good teacher": KZN man impresses Mzansi with Zulu language 'click sounds' masterclass

“What a good teacher": KZN man impresses Mzansi with Zulu language 'click sounds' masterclass

People

7 months ago

A KwaZulu-Natal man impressed social media users worldwide after explaining the complex click sounds of isiZulu in a viral Instagram masterclass.

"The penguins are great entertainers": Boulders Beach crowned world’s most unique beach

"The penguins are great entertainers": Boulders Beach crowned world’s most unique beach

South Africa

7 months ago

Boulders Beach in Cape Town has been named the world’s most unique beach at the Travelers’ Choice Awards, beating top international destinations.

"4 Bricks, problem solved": Mzansi reacts as course shows safe way to handle deadly snakes

"4 Bricks, problem solved": Mzansi reacts as course shows safe way to handle deadly snakes

South Africa

7 months ago

A snake catcher course run by the African Snakebite Institute, based in Pretoria left South Africans stunned after a live Rinkhals capture was shared online

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