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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"Don't touch the car": Mzansi has split views over people's reactions to supercar in video

People

a year ago

"How tall are you?": Short man's photo with Eben Etzebeth and RG Snyman sends Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Legends on 1 boat": SA loves video of 4 Springbok players chilling on a yacht in Mauritius

People

a year ago

"Father of the Year": SA loves teen taking baby to matric dance as partner

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"We need to get Rachel dance lessons": Siya Kolisi's sister jams with Rachel Kolisi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Plug us please": SA curious after woman buys groceries worth R1 400 for R400

People

a year ago

"I gave birth to my twin": Woman with white streak in hair shows baby's same trait

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Nigerian TV personality Elma Godwin shared that her newborn daughter had the same unique trait - a white streak running down the middle of her head.

"He was a fairy": SA busts as Siya Kolisi does ballet between Eben Etzebeth posters on field

People

a year ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi showed off his graceful ballet moves while standing between posters of his best friend and colleague Eben Etzebeth.

"Get life cover for them": Internet laughs after man hides 2 snakes in trash, frightens workers

People

a year ago

A man pranked a few workers by hiding two rubber snakes in a pile of trash. Many people online found the video hilarious and shared their thoughts in the comments.

"Having faith in the 2-pot system": Woman left with R7 after paying debts

People

a year ago

A woman shared that after settling her debts, she had R7. She also stated that she had faith in the two-pot system, presumably hoping for the funds to assist her.

"No, my sister": SA has split views after woman eats with hands at restaurant

People

a year ago

A young woman left the knife and fork and used her hands to eat at a restaurant. While some found no problem with how she ate, others thought the opposite.

"He's a public figure": Woman lands in ambulance after giving ex a 2nd chance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 20-year-old woman from Johannesburg shared that after she gave her ex a chance, she had to call the ambulance. People online added humour in the comment section.

"I won't say I'm rich": Man talks to Google on smart TV, video has SA laughing

People

a year ago

A local man shared a video of himself speaking to his Samsung smart TV and getting a response. People in the comment section laughed at the interaction.

"Does wonders": Woman with beautiful afro shows love for favourite affordable hair product

People

a year ago

A young woman showed love for her favourite affordable hair food. Many people online agreed that the product and other products under the same brand worked.

"That storm dealt with us": Gents' camp ruined by windy weather, video makes SA bust

People

a year ago

A man shared a video of a group of men struggling to hold their tent down thanks to a storm. People online cracked jokes about the unfortunate situation.

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