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

2108 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Worthy of celebration": 1st Leopard sighting in 170 years captured at West Coast National Park

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"That person is a liability": CEO explains firing employees for cheating on their partners

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2 months ago

"40th Drawing in this run": R16 billion jackpot becomes 8th largest in US's Mega Millions history

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2 months ago

"Making Cape Town look good": South African lawyer's R55.9k rental home in London stuns the internet

People

2 months ago

"Hang it in the Louvre": Springbok fan gets the last laugh with taunting French fans

People

2 months ago

"Outdressed the bride": Luyanda Zuma's stunning dress for royal Zulu wedding sparks debate

People

2 months ago

"It chose you": Shark that jumped over man's head and into boat stuns the internet

People

2 months ago

A shark jumped over a man's head and into a fishing boat, leaving everyone stunned. Watch the viral video that's sparking debate and laughter online.

"The next Madiba": Learner's grand matric dance entrance with TLB impresses South Africans

People

2 months ago

A matric learner made an unforgettable matric dance entrance in a TLB, wowing South Africans. Watch his viral TikTok and see the community's reactions.

"I’d be traumatised": Wild theories fly as woman finds unexpected animal in her car

People

2 months ago

A woman found a surprising bird in her car, sparking wild theories online about its meaning. TikTok users react with humour and speculation in this viral moment.

"Where's their owner?": Cows in township stun South African man's US-Mexican fiancée

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

An American-Mexican woman’s surprise over farm animals casually roaming in a South African township sparked laughter online as locals share their own wild stories.

"Do you think it's worth it?": Man 'unboxes' Shoprite's R180 Christmas hamper, divides Mzansi

People

2 months ago

South African content creator Intezaar Kippie unboxed Shoprite’s R180 Christmas hamper, sparking debate on social media about whether it was worth the price.

"This one is a black mamba": Sis Thembi sneaks a test drive of R1 million Toyota bakkie

People

2 months ago

Content-creating domestic worker Sis Thembi snuck a test drive of the R1 million Toyota Hilux GR Sport that was going to be given away in a R300 competition.

"You deserved life": Internet remembers GBVF-affected people as Nelson Mandela Bridge lit in purple

People

2 months ago

South Africans honour victims of gender-based violence and femicide with a purple-lit Nelson Mandela Bridge in Braamfontein, as the nation calls for change.

"My brain freezes": Confused man asks about Afrikaans word 'kwekery,' humours South Africans

People

2 months ago

A confused South African man asked for help with mispronouncing the Afrikaans word 'kwekery,' prompting South Africans to laugh and share humour.

"Long way to go": Miss South Africa 2024 finalist Kebalepile Ramafoko learns the sokkie dance

People

2 months ago

Miss South Africa 2024 finalist, Kebalepile Ramafoko, showed off her dance moves as she learned the sokkie dance, impressing South African social media users.

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