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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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"Is this AI?": UKZN graduate goes viral with Michael Jackson moves at graduation ceremony

"Is this AI?": UKZN graduate goes viral with Michael Jackson moves at graduation ceremony

People

17 days ago

"Keep it up”: Ntokozo ‘KwaMfana’ Dube unboxes KZN village home after years of building from nothing

"Keep it up”: Ntokozo ‘KwaMfana’ Dube unboxes KZN village home after years of building from nothing

People

17 days ago

"Our swappa queen": Makhi explains why Facebook account was blocked in viral clip, fans relieved

"Our swappa queen": Makhi explains why Facebook account was blocked in viral clip, fans relieved

People

17 days ago

“Does it work at night?”: TikTok video of Joburg’s Fun Park at Mall of Africa has Mzansi ready to go

“Does it work at night?”: TikTok video of Joburg’s Fun Park at Mall of Africa has Mzansi ready to go

People

17 days ago

"It’s not a bakkie, it’s a Hilux": Toyota makes shines at NAMPO 2026, attempts Guinness World Record

"It’s not a bakkie, it’s a Hilux": Toyota makes shines at NAMPO 2026, attempts Guinness World Record

Cars and Tech

18 days ago

“It's getting worse": Graduation gown sold at CBD spaza shop sparks discourse about immigration

“It's getting worse": Graduation gown sold at CBD spaza shop sparks discourse about immigration

South Africa

18 days ago

"Bought the wrong parts": Couple driving from Scotland to SA hits major setback on Day 317

"Bought the wrong parts": Couple driving from Scotland to SA hits major setback on Day 317

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Ken and Rose tackle life on the road in Namibia, facing a door dilemma in their Land Rover during their epic journey from Scotland to South Africa.

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

"Love your sense of humour": Engen team turn petrol price pain into comedy gold in funny video

Money

18 days ago

Engen garage in Edenvale went viral as attendants gifted Gucci and Louis Vuitton bags with fuel, showcasing SA's petrol price pain amid soaring costs.

“She's too confused": Checkers cashier baffled after ‘chip bag wallet’ prank, leaving SA in stitches

“She's too confused": Checkers cashier baffled after ‘chip bag wallet’ prank, leaving SA in stitches

People

18 days ago

Mzansi prankster stuns a Checkers cashier with a prank, hiding cash in a Doritos bag. Mzansi erupts in laughter at her confusion over this brilliant trick!

“The eyes don't lie": SA influencer stuns car guard with R5K tip in Instagram video

“The eyes don't lie": SA influencer stuns car guard with R5K tip in Instagram video

People

18 days ago

South African influencer Petrus Janse van Rensburg went viral after tipping a car guard R5,000, but soon faced scrutiny from SANParks over reckless driving.

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Walter Sisulu’s grandson earns PhD at GIBS for research on African business elites

Education

18 days ago

Shaka Sisulu has earned his PhD after research across African countries showed that local business coordination strengthens national institutions and democracy

"15 degrees is winter": SA relates to clip showing Saffas and Brits in varying clothing at CPT beach

"15 degrees is winter": SA relates to clip showing Saffas and Brits in varying clothing at CPT beach

People

18 days ago

A Cape Town Instagram video showed South Africans and Brits reacting very differently to 15-degree weather and locals say that is peak winter right there.

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

"Too expensive": Viral clip of Harare man selling potatoes from truck leaves the Internet laughing

Africa

18 days ago

A Harare vendor selling potatoes off the back of a truck went viral after an Instagram user shared the hilarious clip showing the man loudly announcing his prices

“He's a super South African”: Oom flies Mzansi flag high during interview abroad

“He's a super South African”: Oom flies Mzansi flag high during interview abroad

South Africa

18 days ago

A white South African man abroad told a content creator he identifies as African before anything else and reminded Mzansi just how special the rainbow nation is

"Try Pham Pham FM": Hilarious clip of Soweto woman auditioning for Top Billing leaves SA in stitches

"Try Pham Pham FM": Hilarious clip of Soweto woman auditioning for Top Billing leaves SA in stitches

People

18 days ago

A Soweto woman's funny TikTok audition for Top Billing has delighted Mzansi, showcasing her unique style and charisma as she aims to join the iconic show.

Jim Mohlala