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

2325 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"I will wait for you": PhD graduate shares requirements for future bae

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Bought the site in 2022": Woman shows off her big shack's modern interior

People

a year ago

"Yes, he was Pedi": Woman dumped after using leaves in food, bae thinks it's muti

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Paying for the name": SA stunned after man buys R50k ring at popular jewellery store

People

a year ago

"Dropping new bangers": Man shows video of white gogo bestie singing to him

People

a year ago

"Not even a snack?": Woman dates man 9 years older, brings her Coke and bread

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Should be the highest-paid": Mzansi stunned as brave worker casually enters lion enclosure

People

a year ago

A video showed a brave Pumbaa Wildlife Park & Accommodation worker entering a lion enclosure. His bravery amazed social media users who wondered about his salary.

"Our icons": Internet welcomes news of great white sharks returning to Cape Town

People

a year ago

Local social media users welcomed the return of great white sharks to Cape Town. Some shared that the comeback would benefit the country's tourism.

"Excuse me? Your what?": Kolisi in his feels after man calls Etzebeth his bestie

People

a year ago

A rugby enthusiast shared a video of himself with Eben Etzebeth and called the rugby star his best friend, something Siya Kolisi did not take lightly.

"Vertical parking": Mzansi wonders how Mercedes crashed in unusual position

People

a year ago

A video showed a Mercedes-Benz standing vertically after an accident in the middle of a busy road. People wondered how it landed in that position.

"Where are the pots?": Internet questions woman using kettle to cook pap and liver

People

a year ago

A young woman shared a video of herself using a kettle to cook pap and liver. Social media users were not impressed with the cooking method they had seen.

Dare to dream: Domestic worker becomes UNISA graduate after facing hardships

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A man shared the story of a domestic worker who obtained her degree despite facing many hardships in life. The woman also founded an NPC to assist other helpers.

"Bro took it personally": Mzansi cracks jokes after baboon jumps onto man's car

People

a year ago

A local man shared a video of a mischievous baboon jumping onto his vehicle from the top of his gate. People in the comment section cracked jokes.

"Give him some land": SA enjoys video of oom dancing to infectious song

People

a year ago

A video showed an older white man dancing to an infectious song while standing on a stoep of a cafe. The oom's dance moves brought joy to many people.

"Express my appreciation": Artist uses fire smoke to create Chris Brown portrait

People

a year ago

Local artist Siphesihle Hlatshwayo created a portrait of Chris Brown using fire smoke. He explained the process and why he made the piece of the controversial star.

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