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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"Driver did them dirty": SA reacts after girl's matric ball ruined after driver sped off

People

a year ago

Flashback Friday: Video shows Siya Kolisi getting jealous over Rachel's celeb crush

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Heart of gold": Mzansi applauds teary-eyed Rassie talking about Mapimpi's jersey in throwback clip

People

a year ago

"Where did you find it?": Woman shares clip of daughter bringing a mole home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I've been trying to report him": Woman shares video of fight with e-hailing driver

People

a year ago

"Got what I ordered": Man shows off his stunning Takealot headboard

People

a year ago

"Screams in Life of Pi": Mzansi cracks jokes after fearful woman pets tiger

People

a year ago

A woman shared a video of her friend, looking scared, petting a tiger in Phuket, Thailand. Many people cracked jokes and compared the situation to a popular book.

"Doesn't have matric": Woman shares payslip of wealthy rigger working overseas

People

a year ago

Boni from Lifereset with Boni shared the salary of a rigger working in a neighbouring country. She pointed out that the person did not have a matric certificate.

"No warning in advance?": Internet after motorist gets into accident trusting driver in front

People

a year ago

A video showed a motorist crashing into a vehicle after supposedly placing their trust in the car in front of them. People shared who they thought were to blame.

"What's going on?": Another woman finds rodent pieces in bread

People

a year ago

A young woman in Gauteng became the latest unfortunate customer to find a chopped-up rodent in her bread. She discovered the rat in the last slice of bread.

"Riding a bike takes skill": SA has split views after seeing Checkers Sixty60 driver crash into gate

People

a year ago

A video showed a Checkers Sixty60 driver crashing into a gate while delivering groceries. The accident split people. Some cracked jokes, and others defended the man.

"Now your turn": Man, 26, shares R4.5k salary in video, SA drops big numbers in the comments

People

a year ago

A 26-year-old man shared how much money he made monthly, inviting others to share their salaries. Some were stunned to see the vast amounts in the comments.

Lions vs dogs: Internet anxious after old man uses stick to check out scary commotion

People

a year ago

A frightening video showed an older gentleman leaving his premises with a stick after lions were outside roaring at his barking dogs on the other side of his gate.

"Kids eat everything": Mzansi surprised as curious baby bites python's head

People

a year ago

A TikTokker reshared a video of an innocent baby biting a python's head. In the comment section, people expressed their thoughts about the pair's interaction.

"Such a humbling experience": SA reacts to woman showing her aesthetic doesn't match her job

People

a year ago

A young woman shared that her aesthetic didn't match her job. Her post had some laughing in the comment section, while others applauded her hustle.

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