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

2247 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Forced to buy drinking water": Siblings clean brown-watered JoJo tank

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"Preparing her for adulthood": Rachel Kolisi stands firm as Siya Kolisi’s sister slams 2026 budget

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“He nearly levitated”: Homeowner shows terrifying puff adder encounter caught on video

People

2 months ago

"Where is the father?": Internet swoons over rare gorilla twins' birth in war-torn DRC

People

2 months ago

"Only South Africans will understand": Video of braai broodjies causes a stir

People

2 months ago

"He's gone to rest": Internet mourns South Africa's Oom Jan, one of the world's oldest men

People

2 months ago

"Forced to close": Cool Story Bru lists South African shops that disappeared over the years

People

2 months ago

Cool Story Bru's Austin Macaskill took online viewers on a nostalgia trip, recalling iconic South African stores that vanished due to various reasons.

"I'd be laughing": Proposal prank on McDonald's staff humours South Africans

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video of a prank at McDonald's, where a fake proposal left staff stunned and social media users believing that what they saw was real.

"Some pantsula moves": Afrikaner man becomes viral sensation with AI dancing

People

2 months ago

An Afrikaner man went viral on TikTok after using AI to create a dance video. Social media users were entertained, sparking lively reactions in the comments.

"Chat, who is this?": IShowSpeed meets his Zimbabwean lookalike

People

2 months ago

IShowSpeed was flabbergasted when he met his Zimbabwean doppelgänger, Superstar Jani, leading to a hilarious interaction that entertained social media users.

"Change the VIP protection unit": SA split as township men swarm Lamborghini Revuelto in awe

People

2 months ago

A viral TikTok shows a Lamborghini Revuelto in a township, linked to kwaito star Mandla 'Spikiri' Mofokeng, sparking debate over security and celebrity status.

"Cindy the Baboon does not like towels": Popular rescue animal shows feisty side

People

2 months ago

Cindy the Baboon, a beloved rescue, displayed her feisty spirit in a recent video. Sadly, she passed away from heart failure, leaving her family heartbroken.

"Figure out how compatible we are": US couple meets potential SA sister wife in old video

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

American reality TV couple Dimitri and Ashley Snowden from the show 'Seeking Sister Wife' appeared in an old clip showing their meet-up with a South African woman.

"Aww man, nice things": Woman shows supportive strangers hyping marriage proposal

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Watch a heartwarming proposal in Cape Town as a local woman captures a joyful moment of a fiancé presenting a ring, surrounded by cheering strangers.

"A living to brag about": Fisherman braaing on fishing vessel amuses the internet

People

2 months ago

A South African fisherman braaied on a trawler, amusing friends and TikTok users alike with comments about meat going overboard. Discover the fun online reactions!

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