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 was lekker warm": Siya Kolisi recalls the time Eben Etzebeth saved him from angry soccer fans

People

a year ago

"I quit": Johannesburg man uses toilet paper to write resignation letter, internet loves idea

People

a year ago

"It's tough": Man shows banged-up Merc at petrol station, internet cracks jokes

People

a year ago

"2-Year-old's toy": Mzansi laughs after man unveils iPhone bought from Temu, shows what he got

People

a year ago

"Supposed to be R60": Woman shares roommate accidentally bought R600 airtime

People

a year ago

"That's a bargain": Mzansi surprised to see Kwid sold for R21k at auction

People

a year ago

"Do that with my salary": SA jokes after young woman 'boils' smaller shoes to stretch them

People

a year ago

A young woman showed how she made a smaller pair of Mr Price shoes her feet. She soaked the sandals in hot water, making people joke in the comments.

"Is it safe?": SA as woman comically shows fab aesthetic vs hot-wired car she drives

People

a year ago

A woman showed people how her aesthetic didn't match the car she drove. She shared that she had to hot-wire her vehicle, ensuring it didn't overheat.

"Confuse with confidence": SA busts after woman incorrectly corrects man's spelling

People

a year ago

A woman tried to correct a man's spelling in a Facebook post. However, she made a mistake herself. People online laughed at her blunder and said she confused them.

"Took 4 days to arrive": Woman buys iPhone from USA, Mzansi suspicious of purchase

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared that she bought herself an iPhone from the United States of America, leaving many locals suspicious of her international purchase.

"To a rent-free generation": Woman proudly shows how she turned shack into dream home

People

a year ago

A local woman proudly shared that she turned her shack into her dream home. Social media users complimented the woman on her stunning living space.

"Kids can humble you": Internet busts as mother shows child messing in baby formula

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother shared a video of her child having fun and messing with a tin of baby formula, spreading the powder over the bed. People online laughed.

"My dad will never": SA laughs after man shows "too clean" grandpa shining house numbers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man shared a video of his grandfather cleaning the house numbers, which made his grandson laugh. Online users shared similar stories of their family members.

"A battle to survive": Unemployed white man shows shack and asks Mzansi for help

People

a year ago

An unemployed white man showed people his shack and asked them to lend a helping hand as he battled to survive. Online users sent the man words of positivity.

"Understand her frustration": Mzansi relates as Woolworths' sausage price confuses woman

People

a year ago

A local shopper shared that the price of Woolworths's sausage confused her after she got home. She thought she saved big when looking at the cost per kilogram.

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