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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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Brand-new Gauteng school for 1,100 learners stands empty despite being fully built

Education

7 months ago

"Auction the burnt Parliament”: Mzansi reacts as Cape Town puts Good Hope Centre under the hammer

"Auction the burnt Parliament”: Mzansi reacts as Cape Town puts Good Hope Centre under the hammer

South Africa

7 months ago

"Looks like heaven": Hidden gem near Cape Town leaves SA stunned as woman reveals secret waterfall

"Looks like heaven": Hidden gem near Cape Town leaves SA stunned as woman reveals secret waterfall

South Africa

7 months ago

“We are aliens”: Barack Obama opens up about extraterrestrials, shuts down Area 51 conspiracy claims

“We are aliens”: Barack Obama opens up about extraterrestrials, shuts down Area 51 conspiracy claims

US

7 months ago

"US is not exciting anymore": American man ditches US for Cape Town, shows off R16k apartment

"US is not exciting anymore": American man ditches US for Cape Town, shows off R16k apartment

People

7 months ago

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

"I had to cut them off": KZN woman chooses Zimbabwean husband over racist family

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"He loves his job": SA moved as ranger’s kindness open historic storms river pass after 13-year wait

"He loves his job": SA moved as ranger’s kindness open historic storms river pass after 13-year wait

People

7 months ago

A SANParks ranger in the Easter Cape stepped in to help film the historic Storms River Pass after 13 years of failed attempts, earning praise from South Africans

“Has no one claimed this land?“: Ancient stone city in Mpumalanga leaves Mzansi stunned

“Has no one claimed this land?“: Ancient stone city in Mpumalanga leaves Mzansi stunned

South Africa

7 months ago

A video from Mpumalanga’s Blaauboschkraal Stone Ruins has reignited interest in the ancient Bokoni civilisation and Mzansi's overlooked precolonial history

"Beautiful city": Mzansi welcomes Durban's ranking as one of 2026 best global travel destination

"Beautiful city": Mzansi welcomes Durban's ranking as one of 2026 best global travel destination

South Africa

7 months ago

Durban has secured 14th place on Time Out’s Best Places to Travel in 2026 list, placing the KwaZulu-Natal city among leading global destinations.

“Africa is rising”: Mzansi reacts as American claims life in SA beats US after Cape Town move

“Africa is rising”: Mzansi reacts as American claims life in SA beats US after Cape Town move

People

7 months ago

An American real estate investor claimed his move to Cape Town gave him a better quality of life than in the United States, igniting debate on social media

"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

"What went wrong?": Mzansi in disbelief as Johannesburg mall shuts down after last store closes

Industry

7 months ago

Lancaster Shopping Centre now stands empty after Top Deck shut down in December 2025, leaving residents questioning the future of the prime property

“He causes unnecessary traffic”: Mysol’s luxury convoy in Marikana leaves Mzansi fuming

“He causes unnecessary traffic”: Mysol’s luxury convoy in Marikana leaves Mzansi fuming

People

7 months ago

North West mining boss Solly Soka Madibela, known as Mysol, trends after his luxury convoy drives through Marikana Toll Plaza without visibly stopping to pay

"Copying the Chinese": Mzansi divided as Toyota unveils new models at Sandton motor industry event

"Copying the Chinese": Mzansi divided as Toyota unveils new models at Sandton motor industry event

Cars and Tech

7 months ago

Toyota South Africa unveiled its upcoming vehicle line-up at the 2026 State of the Motor Industry event in Sandton, including new hybrids, EVs and performance models

"The food is not great": Afrikaner couple in USA say American food left them missing a Mzansi meal

"The food is not great": Afrikaner couple in USA say American food left them missing a Mzansi meal

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A South African Afrikaner couple living in the US shared their honest experience with American food, sparking debate about burgers, braais and homesickness

"I agree": Mzansi reacts to influencer’s claim that January is the best time to snag a car deal

"I agree": Mzansi reacts to influencer’s claim that January is the best time to snag a car deal

Cars and Tech

7 months ago

A South African influencer from Cape Town explained why January may be the best time to buy a car and how buyers can negotiate smarter deals at dealerships

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