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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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Mother allegedly gets 1970s car as daughter's 1st vehicle: "I want her to be humble"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Woman rants about R846 Checkers toiletries haul: "Let me show you what I bought"

People

a month ago

Woman makes homemade candles to repel mosquitoes and cockroaches: "Show them who's boss"

People

a month ago

South African man jokes about experiencing the rapture: "Coming to you live from heaven"

People

a month ago

Spur waitress shows work life compared to outside life, stuns South Africa: "Self-sponsored baddie"

People

a month ago

Coloured woman shares Heritage Day outfit dilemma: "It was fun to mock our culture"

People

a month ago

Afrikaner teacher does vosho in honour of Heritage Day: "Taught by my learners"

People

a month ago

In honour of Heritage Day, an Afrikaner teacher shared a TikTok video showing him doing the vosho, a popular move he said his learners taught him.

Dad’s craving runs end as KFC staff meet his baby, women swoon: "Hello Ice Cream"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Durban father's KFC craving runs for his wife came to an end when their child was born. The new parents introduced their newborn to the KFC staff.

Tanzanian national anthem's similarity to SA's stuns Mzansi man: "I was today years old"

People

a month ago

A TikTok user was stunned to discover that Tanzania's national anthem sounded similar to South Africa's, sparking surprise among social media users.

BI Phakathi blesses disabled man with wheelchair and cash, SA touched: "God bless you"

People

a month ago

Philanthropist BI Phakathi warmed people's hearts when he donated a wheelchair to a man with an unknown disability and generously gave R2 000 for additional care.

Disruptive emu tries to steal man's braai wors, stunned SA asks: "What's his name?"

People

a month ago

An Afrikaner man showed how his pet emu tried to steal his braai meat off the grill. People were shocked to hear that the bird was named after an infamous dictator.

British woman watches 'Tracking Thabo Bester' and loves it: "The Netflix show touched the surface"

People

a month ago

A British woman shared that she watched Showmax's 'Tracking Thabo Bester,' feeling it provided more details about the case than Netflix's 'Beauty and the Bester.'

'Jesus' lookalike reacts to viral 23 September 2025 rapture talks: "How would anyone know?"

People

a month ago

A man named Nicholas, who people thought looked like Jesus Christ, responded to the viral news of the 23 September, 2025 rapture, as shared by Mahlatse Letoka.

Throwback Nando's advert gets South Africans talking: "They would get cancelled now"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A TikTok user shared a 2017 Nando's advert about a controversial topic, sparking mixed reactions online. Social media users reflect on how humour has changed.

Man shows his 'baby' with Uncle Waffles, AI photo stuns SA: "This looks too real"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A local man used artificial intelligence to create images of himself and Uncle Waffles with their ‘child,’ stunning South African social media users.

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