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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"Not for the weak": SA relates to woman flexing being a long-distance relationship warrior

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"God is great": Mzansi supports woman, 24, flexing 'German machine' she bought in cash

People

a year ago

"It's so vibrant": Woman shows how she preserved her bridal bouquet

People

a year ago

"Guys, I'm happy": Woman shares cashier's payslip, salary surprises Mzansi

People

a year ago

"People think I'm white": Zulu-speaking woman's name surprises Uber driver

People

a year ago

"Use them if you want": American man predicts today's SA Powerball numbers, Mzansi hopeful

People

a year ago

"Feeling the beat": SA surprised by older white man's rhythm while dancing at groove

People

a year ago

A woman in the North West province filmed an older white gentleman busting a few dance moves while at groove. People online loved the man's dancing.

"I've watched too many movies": SA scared after woman shows mountain edge holiday home

People

a year ago

A travel content creator showed people a holiday home on the edge of a mountain. Some loved the location, but others feared it, letting their imaginations run wild.

"No place like SA": Man shows video of Spur employee busting intense moves, crowd cheers her on

People

a year ago

TikTok personality Jeremy du Plessis shared a video of a Spur employee busting a few moves. Her colleagues and the customers cheered the woman on.

"Love my country": Mzansi proud to see amputee dancer Musa Motha perform at Paralympics

People

a year ago

Musa Motha, the famous amputee dancer, performed at this year's Summer Paralympics Opening Ceremony in Paris, France. South Africans were incredibly proud of him.

"Pricey but worth it": Woman impressed with Checkers' stylish linen loungewear

People

a year ago

A content creator shared that she saw linen loungewear at the Checkers clothing store UNIQ. She also noted that the garments were quite expensive.

"She's a girlfriend": SA reacts to makoti taking 10 years to visit in-laws' home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A makoti shared that after 10 years, she finally visited her in-laws' home for the first time in the Eastern Cape. The decade-long wait had people asking questions.

"Didn't tell the family": Woman surprises household with newborn, SA loves it

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young mother discharged from the hospital surprised her family with her newborn baby. Many people on the internet loved the family's reactions.

"Jozi is not safe": Woman shares viral video of thief attempting to break into car

People

a year ago

A Johannesburg woman shared a clip of a man trying to break into another woman's car. She then told the vehicle owner what had occurred after the man left the scene.

"Where's the rest of it?": SA after universities unveil meteorite girl found in Gqeberha

People

a year ago

Scientists from South African universities showed the public the small meteorite a nine-year-old girl found in Gqeberha. The rock's size stunned internet users.

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