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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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Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

Warmbaths owner forever resorts South Africa sold to Benus Trade and Invest

Industry

a month ago

Charlotte Maxeke, SA’s 1st black woman graduate, to receive UWC honorary doctorate

Charlotte Maxeke, SA’s 1st black woman graduate, to receive UWC honorary doctorate

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Umhlanga 2026: Swati women shine in colourful Instagram video at Ludzidzini

Umhlanga 2026: Swati women shine in colourful Instagram video at Ludzidzini

Women Empowerment

a month ago

“He’ll never forget it”: Joshua Rubin gives youngster a Kaizer Chiefs match experience

“He’ll never forget it”: Joshua Rubin gives youngster a Kaizer Chiefs match experience

Family and Relationships

a month ago

“Praying for her safety”: Missing SA woman’s joyful video surfaces amid Nepal flash floods

“Praying for her safety”: Missing SA woman’s joyful video surfaces amid Nepal flash floods

People

a month ago

“You were overcharged”: Woman reveals cost to build a house in SA, leaving Mzansi stunned

“You were overcharged”: Woman reveals cost to build a house in SA, leaving Mzansi stunned

South Africa

a month ago

"Very awesome idea": Northern Cape woman turns rubbish into brick manufacturing business, stuns SA

"Very awesome idea": Northern Cape woman turns rubbish into brick manufacturing business, stuns SA

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Zimkhitha Duze, a Kimberley entrepreneur, transforms waste into Uuka Bricks, tackling South Africa’s housing and waste crises while competing for R1 million.

“Who sets these figures?”: Mzansi reacts to SA’s official poverty lines for 2026

“Who sets these figures?”: Mzansi reacts to SA’s official poverty lines for 2026

South Africa

a month ago

EJV reveals South Africa's 2026 poverty thresholds, highlighting how living below R2,962 feels disconnected from rising living costs amid community outrage.

“You’re appreciated: Nigerian woman living in SA lists 5 things she admires about Mzansi

“You’re appreciated: Nigerian woman living in SA lists 5 things she admires about Mzansi

People

a month ago

Nigerian nurse shares five admirable qualities about South Africa, including its infrastructure, education, and cultural diversity, touching hearts in Mzansi.

“Incredible milestone”: Groote Schuur Hospital performs Africa’s first microwave thyroid ablation

“Incredible milestone”: Groote Schuur Hospital performs Africa’s first microwave thyroid ablation

South Africa

a month ago

Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town makes history with Africa's first microwave thyroid ablation, enhancing access to innovative treatment for state-sector patients.

“What’s the address?”: YungEarn explores eerie abandoned hotel in Port Alfred, SA reacts

“What’s the address?”: YungEarn explores eerie abandoned hotel in Port Alfred, SA reacts

People

a month ago

Explore the eerie history of a derelict hotel in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, where the mysterious Kawi Angel statue was discovered beneath its crumbling walls.

“Again this year?”: Excitement builds as SA prepares for spectacular lunar eclipse

“Again this year?”: Excitement builds as SA prepares for spectacular lunar eclipse

South Africa

a month ago

South Africa prepares for a rare partial lunar eclipse on 28 August, with 96% coverage peaking at 6:12 a.m. Explore the humorous reactions from online users.

Marketing expert breaks down most expensive places to buy groceries in SA

Marketing expert breaks down most expensive places to buy groceries in SA

South Africa

a month ago

Marketing expert Hamzeh Majiet reveals South Africa's priciest grocery province, Springbok, with a basket costing R6,109.75 amid uneven food inflation trends.

“We’re in good hands”: SA fills with pride as SAPS officer accepts gym challenge in Facebook video

“We’re in good hands”: SA fills with pride as SAPS officer accepts gym challenge in Facebook video

People

a month ago

A Port Elizabeth gym enthusiast inspires a hesitant SAPS officer to tackle a deadlift challenge, sparking hope among South Africans about their police force.

Cape Town group surprises pensioners waiting in cold outside SASSA

Cape Town group surprises pensioners waiting in cold outside SASSA

People

a month ago

NOAH’s Athlone Knitwits warm hearts by providing blankets to pensioners outside a SASSA office in Cape Town and celebrating a 99-year-old's birthday with love.

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