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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

999 articles published since 31 Dec 2025

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"When is the next one": Mpumalanga men’s camping trip video has SA wanting to join crew

"When is the next one": Mpumalanga men’s camping trip video has SA wanting to join crew

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

Gen Z workers fake productivity more than any other generation, new survey finds

Gen Z workers fake productivity more than any other generation, new survey finds

US

17 days ago

Limpopo glass artist honours late Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams with stunning portrait

Limpopo glass artist honours late Bafana midfielder Jayden Adams with stunning portrait

People

17 days ago

“Protection fee members”: Men casually lounging inside spaza shop worry SA in Facebook video

“Protection fee members”: Men casually lounging inside spaza shop worry SA in Facebook video

People

17 days ago

"We're suffering": Nigerian men stranded in Indian deportation camp beg for help in Facebook video

"We're suffering": Nigerian men stranded in Indian deportation camp beg for help in Facebook video

People

17 days ago

“System will be offline”: SA divided over new Home Affairs scanner devices for illegal foreigners

“System will be offline”: SA divided over new Home Affairs scanner devices for illegal foreigners

South Africa

17 days ago

South Africans could pay R45 for a loaf of white bread by 2036, analysts warn

South Africans could pay R45 for a loaf of white bread by 2036, analysts warn

South Africa

17 days ago

By 2036, a standard 700g white loaf in South Africa could reach R45, impacting families' grocery budgets, as inflation trends reveal significant price increases.

"Americans think it's AI": Mzansi in stitches after content creator dances to avoid traffic ticket

"Americans think it's AI": Mzansi in stitches after content creator dances to avoid traffic ticket

People

17 days ago

Johannesburg content creator Percy Ntshayi danced beside a traffic officer, hoping to avoid a fine. Mzansi reacted with laughter as the clip went viral on Instagram.

"I want to try it": SA biltong store in America becomes internet sensation after viral video

"I want to try it": SA biltong store in America becomes internet sensation after viral video

People

17 days ago

A Mzansi-owned biltong store in Texas went viral after a content creator’s Instagram video introduced it to thousands of new fans. He plans to host him a party.

"What a beautiful story": SA petrol attendant saves serval kitten stranded by Veld fire, SA reacts

"What a beautiful story": SA petrol attendant saves serval kitten stranded by Veld fire, SA reacts

People

17 days ago

A South African Total petrol attendant rescued a Serval kitten left exposed by a veld fire, and wildlife volunteers drove 80km to bring it to safety.

“Give him whatever he wants”: Mzansi melts over cheetah enjoying coffee with The Lionman

“Give him whatever he wants”: Mzansi melts over cheetah enjoying coffee with The Lionman

South Africa

18 days ago

Craig Busch, The Lionman, shares heartwarming moments with his elderly cheetah Zeus at Libran Wildlife Reserve, enjoying their morning coffee routine together.

“Why haven’t we learnt from Afrikaners?”: Young man’s rant on economic lessons hits SA nerve

“Why haven’t we learnt from Afrikaners?”: Young man’s rant on economic lessons hits SA nerve

People

18 days ago

In a viral video, a young Mzansi gent questions why black communities overlook Afrikaner economic strategies, prompting mixed reactions on building wealth.

“That’s a slice of pap”: SA dusted by paper-thin serving shared in Instagram video

“That’s a slice of pap”: SA dusted by paper-thin serving shared in Instagram video

South Africa

18 days ago

Comedian Siviwe Lutseke shares a hilarious video of a wafer-thin slice of pap, sparking laughter in Mzansi with clever comments on portion sizes and food culture.

“This is painful”: Uncle of rugby star Luqobo Makwedini breaks silence following his death in France

“This is painful”: Uncle of rugby star Luqobo Makwedini breaks silence following his death in France

Family and Relationships

18 days ago

Tragic loss: SA U18 rugby prop Luqobo Makwedini dies at 20 in France after collapsing post-training. His family mourns the sudden and heartbreaking news.

Japan releases list of countries eligible for eVisa, SA makes the cut

Japan releases list of countries eligible for eVisa, SA makes the cut

Asia

18 days ago

Japan has updated its eVisa eligibility list from May 2026, and South African citizens can now apply directly online without visiting a consulate.

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