Jade Rhode

Education: Bachelor of Arts majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics, Rhodes University (2020-2022)

Experience: Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News (2024), editorial intern for BONA Magazine at Habari Media (April 2023 - April 2024), fashion sub-editor at Activate (2021-2022), freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News (2020-2021)

Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

1688 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Steve wouldn't have acted like that": Prankster leaves 2 Afrikaans superstars fuming

People

a month ago

"Who's heard of these?": British man's mispronunciation of naartjie humours South Africa

People

a month ago

"Turn it into a party island": Man suggests Robben Island be turned into Ibiza, SA agrees

People

a month ago

"Incredibly accurate": SA laughs as US boyfriend says speaking Afrikaans sounds sad

People

a month ago

US bread 'unfolding' stuns South African woman: "They are eating the sponge"

People

a month ago

Tyla's viral lookalike leaves South Africans in disbelief: "All these celebrities have dupes"

People

a month ago

Lady Du's 'Red Bull 64 Bars' freestyle divides Mzansi: "We need to be honest"

Celebrities

a month ago

Amapiano artist Lady Du took part in a freestyle, collaborating with producer T-Man SA for Red Bull 64 Bars. Her performance received mixed responses.

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson's rumoured relationship excites fans: "I thought he was taken"

Celebrities

a month ago

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson thrilled fans with the prospects of being in a romantic relationship after appearing on the red carpet for the movie 'The Naked Gun.'

"Wedding table booking": Couple shares 'pricing guide' packages for modern, traditional wedding

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A South African couple humorously set up a pricing guide for their wedding reception. There were three packages with perks: bronze, silver, and gold.

"I noticed a weird smell": Woman finds stranger under hotel bed, demands R28.6k in emotional damages

People

a month ago

A woman, Natali Khomenko, who travelled alone to Japan, stated that she found a man hiding under her hotel bed. She demanded compensation for emotional distress.

'Skeem Saam' fan visits Maputla house and meets homeowner, SA amused: "Gogo is super welcoming"

TV Shows

a month ago

A young 'Skeem Saam' fan shared a TikTok video of his visit to the Maputla house, meeting the real homeowner and amusing South African online users.

"Is this taxi available for weddings?": Mzansi amused as 3 men braai inside a taxi

People

a month ago

A TikTok user shared a video of three men sitting inside a taxi and braaing meat on a braai grid. South African social media users found the innovation amusing.

"Ready as a samurai": Cape Town petrol attendant's Nicki Minaj pose challenge has SA talking

People

a month ago

A content-creating petrol attendant in Cape Town showcased his attempt at the viral Nicki Minaj pose challenge. South Africans loved his spin on the TikTok trend.

Bonko Khoza shares why he's Thembinkosi Mthembu's biggest fan: "Continue to inspire"

Celebrities

a month ago

South African actor Bonko Khoza sweetly shared a post of appreciation for award-winning media personality Thembinkosi Mthembu, stating that he was his biggest fan.

"Not the CEO": Afrikaner couple humorously keeps the Coldplay cheating scandal alive

Family and Relationships

a month ago

An Afrikaner couple poked fun at a CEO and HR executive who made headlines after they were caught in a cheating scandal while attending a Coldplay concert.

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