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Jim Mohlala

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  • Journalist, Briefly News SA
Cape Town
As seen in: MSN South Africa, Flipboard, Sunday Times, TimesLIVE, AllAfrica, Daily Maverick, Business Day, Sowetan, Daily Dispatch (South Africa), The Herald Port Elizabeth and
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Gambling revenue hits almost R60bn as children play illegal machines in spaza shops

Gambling revenue hits almost R60bn as children play illegal machines in spaza shops

A stranger introduced Ronia Khumalo to gambling during a taxi ride, touting it as a quick route to riches.

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French government declared immune from SA breathalyser manufacturer's R244m claim for devices

French government declared immune from SA breathalyser manufacturer's R244m claim for devices

Judge rules the French government had immunity and the high court lacked jurisdiction to hear Van der Bergh's…

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Road to Morocco: Cape Town gears up to host Bafana Afcon qualifier against South Sudan

Road to Morocco: Cape Town gears up to host Bafana Afcon qualifier against South Sudan

Cape Town is gearing up to roll out the red carpet and extend a football-fuelled welcome to the South Sudan n…

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Divorce supercharged into defamation battle ends with a sting in the tail

Divorce supercharged into defamation battle ends with a sting in the tail

Court vindicates man as ex-wife receives a harsh verdict

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Nine people perish in weekend informal settlement fires in Cape Town

Nine people perish in weekend informal settlement fires in Cape Town

Nine people died in 48 shack fires that swept across Cape Town informal settlements over the weekend.

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Security on the mind at private service for murdered Stellenbosch student

Security on the mind at private service for murdered Stellenbosch student

A petition calling for decisive action against street crime in the town has been signed by 20,000 people.

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“This Is Insane”: Cool Story Bru Breaks Down New iPhone Costs in SA vs Other Countries

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By Jim Mohlala Verified
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South African content creator Cool Story Bru revealed projected prices for the new iPhone range in SA, and the numbers left viewers stunned The most basic new iPhone model could cost over R50,000 in South Africa, far exceeding prices in the UK, Germany, UAE and Australia South Africans in the comments said they would rather hold onto their old phones than spend that kind of money A photo of Cool Story Bru and a picture showing the back of the latest iPhones.
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“It’s the Diversity for Me”: Flash Mob at SA Mall Lights Up TikTok

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By Jim Mohlala Verified
| Briefly News Verified
Clicks South Africa posted a flash mob video at a local mall that quickly caught the attention of South Africans online A group of dancers surprised shoppers with an unexpected performance, with even a security guard joining in South Africans praised the clip as a celebration of the country’s diversity and rainbow nation spirit Screenshots taken from the clip. Images: ClicksSA Source: TikTok What started as an ordinary shopping day at a South African mall turned into something far more memorable.
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SA Students Surprise Res Auntie With Birthday Cake to Show Their Love

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By Jim Mohlala Verified
| Briefly News Verified
SA tertiary students clubbed together to surprise their residence cleaner with a birthday cake The cleaner, who the students described as being like a mother to them, was left visibly emotional by the gesture TikTok user Zethu shared the heartwarming moment and later admitted she still misses the woman dearly Screenshots taken from the clip. Images: Zethu Source: TikTok A group of South African university students melted hearts online after surprising their residence cleaner with a birthday cake.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Intern at Daily Maverick

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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