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

Author's articles

"Too smooth": Madalas steal the show with their dance moves, SA loves it

People

a year ago

"He's back from making money to clear my carts": Daughter comically welcomes dad home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Born to be a groovist": Gogo effortlessly jives to Ama Gear, Mzansi loves it

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Man plugs SA with 5 remote job websites, internet shows interest: "How do I apply?"

People

a year ago

"I love our country": Internet gushes as woman shows video of safari tour guides

People

a year ago

"Vine snakes are becoming active": Snake expert Nick Evans shows picture of cheeky rescue

People

a year ago

"Ramaphosa changed things": Man showing R150 grocery haul accused of lying

People

a year ago

A man on TikTok said he only paid R150 for his grocery items while shopping at Shoprite. Many people expressed disbelief and scepticism about the price.

"Simplicity is key": Video of girl struggling to walk in feathery dress at prom splits internet

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a girl at prom wearing a unique silver and white feathery dress. However, she struggled to walk in the outfit. People had mixed reviews.

"I'm moving in": Mzansi impressed after woman shares 3 photos of her neat 1-room home

People

a year ago

A woman shared how neat her one-room was. She uploaded photos on a Facebook group called 'Make your bedroom beautiful with Thembi's Linen,' impressing online users.

"God bless him": SA praises retrenched man landing job offers after helping out in KZN snowstorm

People

a year ago

Louis Barnard, a retrenched senior software developer contractor, landed job offers after helping stranded KZN motorists. Many people praised his act of kindness.

Woman gets R2k refund on sandals, Mzansi left wondering: "Why did you return them?"

People

a year ago

A young woman said she received a R2 000 refund for a pair of sandals she bought from a local streetwear brand. People wondered why she returned them.

"Don't mess with Kobus": Man's prank with Afrikaans guy goes wrong, video humours Mzansi

People

a year ago

A content creator shared a video of a prank pulled on an Afrikaans man supposedly going wrong. Some found the joke funny, while others thought it was fake.

"Getting hurt twice": Internet jokes after woman removes tattoo of bae in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A tattoo artist shared a video of one of his clients removing a tattoo of a man's face on her back. While the woman was in pain, people cracked jokes.