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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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Woman finds viral fruit-shaped desserts in Cape Town: "I splurged by getting them all"

People

a month ago

Cyril Ramaphosa gets up close with South Africa's Blue Crane at Sun City: "What a lovely bird"

People

a month ago

"You're a discipline mother": Adorable little girl reprimands strict mom, amuses South Africans

Family and Relationships

a month ago

South African woman fails to name 9 provinces on map for R4k, Mzansi amused: "This is easy"

People

a month ago

Lemogang Tsipa deemed Beyoncé's lookalike in TikTok filter: "They say it's giving B"

People

a month ago

Resurfaced video of caged raccoon 'dancing' worries internet: "This is so sad"

People

a month ago

Delivery driver allegedly steals customer's order on camera: "Stole my food"

People

a month ago

A local man uploaded footage on social media showing a delivery driver allegedly stealing his food. Shocked users shared similar theft stories in the comments.

Heritage Day is near: Woman shares plug for stunning traditional clothes: "An affordable store"

People

a month ago

A young woman plugged fashion lovers with a Johannesburg store selling affordable traditional garments, perfect for special occasions like Heritage Day.

Influencer asks R52k for 30-60-second video, stuns entrepreneur: "What's a fair rate?"

People

a month ago

Cape Town business owner Mena Kooger was shocked to hear an influencer charging R52,000 for a 30-60-second video, sparking a debate on fair rates in the industry.

South African twins show ancestral DNA test's fascinating results: "Breakdown of our ancestry"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Local content creators, Amron and Geo Siebritz, showed their followers the results of their ancestral DNA tests, noting that they bought the test from Mediclinic.

Former 'Scandal!' actor pranks newbie into singing national anthem: "Welcome to the team"

People

a month ago

A woman, a new employee at the company, became the victim of a harmless prank led by actor Mbulelo Katise when her colleagues sang the national anthem in the office.

Mr Eazi shows off ring after having 3 weddings in 3 countries, amuses internet: "I’d do the same"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Nigerian Afrobeats musician Mr Eazi proudly showed off his wedding ring after marrying Temi Otedola. Here’s how he hilariously flaunted it online.

Ancestral DNA results make Coloured woman cry: "Scattered over Africa"

People

a month ago

A Coloured woman from the Cape Flats became emotional after seeing her ancestral DNA results. However, social media users misconstrued her tears.

Man's Afrikaans dessert song to get crush's attention humours South Africans: "Sweet girl"

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Keith Juluka, a local comedian, joked that he would sing in Afrikaans until his crush noticed him. The snippet of the song had many social media users laughing.

Man gets Fiona Ramsay to do 'African' and 4 other accents, impressing South Africans: "She's brilliant"

People

a month ago

Talented voice artist Sinemivuyo Mpulu asked award-winning actress Fiona Ramsay to do five accents, impressing many online community members with her skill.

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