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

1447 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"The youngest student enrolled at NYU": Woman shows 12-year-old professor

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"Feels illegal to watch": SA questions young SAPS cop sharing viral on-duty vlog

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"Nothing wrong with that": SA amused by video showing learners pushing school ta...

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"Do your research on crime": US woman shares funny video explaining safety in SA

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"Here's to a new start": Woman resembles Mihlali Ndamase after cutting off locs

A young content creator shared she got rid of her dreadlocks for personal reasons. Her big chop had a few people thinking she looked like Mihlali Ndamase.

"Now you're safe": Snake catcher finds Cape cobra in elderly couple's home during loadshedding

Western Cape-based snake handler Eduanne Niemand shared a video catching a long venomous Cape cobra during loadshedding in an elderly couple's house.

"It's potent for 3 months": Woman wins cockroach battle with effective product

A local TikTokker shared with South Africans an effective product she bought to get rid of cockroaches wandering in her kitchen, which only cost her R320.

"Only UFS students understand": University learner celebrates R7k funding

A South African student attending the University of the Free State shared how happy he was to receive over R7 000 in funding to support his studies.

"More than buildings": North-West University unveils Siya Kolisi Residence

The North-West University recently honoured Springbok captain Siya Kolisi by naming a residence after him. Coach Rassie Erasmus was also in attendance.

"Why is it walking?": Video of massive black mamba gives SA chills

A TikTokker shared an interesting video of a black mamba "walking" through the bushes. A few members of the online community expressed their surprise.

"I'm leaving Earth": Internet stunned seeing massive snake climbing tree in video

A video of a massive snake climbing a tree made rounds on the internet. People were shocked to see the size of the slithering reptile and cracked jokes.

"Still expensive": SA unimpressed with personal shopper plugging R500 Stanley cup dupes

A personal shopper in Johannesburg shared that they found a Stanley cup dupe for an affordable R500, much cheaper than the original price reaching the thousands.

"Centurion taxis are coffins": SA laughs as woman shows taxi's 'flexible' gear

A local woman travelling from Centurion showed how a taxi's 'flexible' gear moved at a 180-degree angle. Social media users found the clip comical.

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