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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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“What a legend”: Former Cape Town gang member turns his life around to become professional cyclist

“What a legend”: Former Cape Town gang member turns his life around to become professional cyclist

People

7 months ago

"You're marching forward": Orania celebrates baby boom as town records highest birth rate in history

"You're marching forward": Orania celebrates baby boom as town records highest birth rate in history

South Africa

7 months ago

“I am so confused”: Man ignites online uproar by claiming ZCC bishop is his father

“I am so confused”: Man ignites online uproar by claiming ZCC bishop is his father

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"The best is yet to come": Mzansi celebrates as local teacher ranked among world’s top 50

"The best is yet to come": Mzansi celebrates as local teacher ranked among world’s top 50

Education

7 months ago

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react to Emotional farewell for Shoprite employees after 30 years

"Why am I crying?": Mzansi react to Emotional farewell for Shoprite employees after 30 years

People

7 months ago

“Rich people love islands”: Mzansi react to SA billionaire launching R280m plan to protect an island

“Rich people love islands”: Mzansi react to SA billionaire launching R280m plan to protect an island

South Africa

7 months ago

"No kiss for 10 years": Marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini says he and wife waited until wedding day

"No kiss for 10 years": Marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini says he and wife waited until wedding day

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

South African marriage counsellor Bakhe Dlamini reveals he and his wife never kissed during their 10-year relationship, choosing faith and boundaries before marriage

“Thank you for everything”: Tributes pour in for snake catcher 'Silver Fox' after tragic passing

“Thank you for everything”: Tributes pour in for snake catcher 'Silver Fox' after tragic passing

People

7 months ago

Tributes pour in for Worcester snake catcher Andre du Preez, who passed away after complications linked to a spider bite that worsened a viral infection

"Give me 50 of them": Mzansi Food reviewer tests new Woolies buns and shares honest verdict

"Give me 50 of them": Mzansi Food reviewer tests new Woolies buns and shares honest verdict

People

7 months ago

A South African food reviewer tested Woolworths’ new Biscoff-filled hot cross buns ahead of Easter and shared his honest verdict after heating them in an air fryer

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

"They are entitled": Mzansi divided as Wits security clash with students during registration protest

Education

7 months ago

A registration protest at Wits University escalated after security intervened during demonstrations over deadline extensions and financial exclusion concerns

"It's coming your way": Petrol attendant manifests R1 million luxury German car, Mzansi react

"It's coming your way": Petrol attendant manifests R1 million luxury German car, Mzansi react

People

7 months ago

A Shell garage worker from Tsakane in Ekurhuleni responded to critics who doubted his future, boldly declaring he will one day own an Audi RS3 hatchback

“What's wrong with these people?”: Cape Town beach shack leaves Mzansi fuming

“What's wrong with these people?”: Cape Town beach shack leaves Mzansi fuming

People

7 months ago

A man’s beachfront shack in Macassar Dunes, Cape Town, has sparked outrage online, reigniting debate about land invasions and coastal protection.

"Try the stainless steel one?": Mzansi react to Siya Kolisi opening up about trauma with afro comb

"Try the stainless steel one?": Mzansi react to Siya Kolisi opening up about trauma with afro comb

People

7 months ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi reflects on childhood trauma linked to combing tightly coiled African hair, sparking conversation across South Africa

Househelp reenacts actress’ killing in middle east, claims months of abuse led to deadly night

Househelp reenacts actress’ killing in middle east, claims months of abuse led to deadly night

Africa

7 months ago

A Ugandan domestic worker has killed Syrian actress Huuda Shaarawi and reenacted the incident during investigations, claims months of abuse led to the murder

Bolt confirms driver was using a shared account at time of death

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Bolt confirms driver was using a shared account at time of death

South Africa

7 months ago

Bolt confirmed that Isaac Satlat was operating a shared driver profile when he was killed in Pretoria West. Three suspects are in court; a fourth remains at large

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