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

1693 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"It's going to be so good": Siya Kolisi's sister and Rachel Kolisi plan her 18th birthday party

Family and Relationships

a month ago

"So oulik": SA proud as Springbok fans admit practising Afrikaans part of national anthem

People

a month ago

Rihanna's kids' hilarious reactions to paparazzi at 'Smurfs' premiere go viral: "Riot is fed up"

Celebrities

a month ago

"My worst fear": Mzansi woman shares experience getting pulled over in America in TikTok video

People

a month ago

"Make it look more vibrant": Woman shows popular supermarket watermelon changing colour

People

a month ago

"Out of diesel": Man surrounded by lions in stalled safari vehicle in viral TikTok video

People

a month ago

"Absolute legend": Mzansi amped to see Paralympic gold medallist Natalie du Toit on their screens

People

a month ago

South African Paralympic gold medallist Natalie du Toit wowed Mzansi when viewers saw one of her TikTok videos. Local online community members sang her praises.

“Embracing the nickname”: SA reacts to Eben Etzebeth called Elizabedi by a fan

People

a month ago

A South African man spotted Springbok player Eben Etzebeth at Boardwalk Mall Shopping Centre in Gqeberha and shouted his popular nickname, Elizabedi.

"Police don't get paid enough": SA watches TikTok video of SAPS cop's busy day

People

2 months ago

A young South African Police Service (SAPS) member took to his TikTok account to share a video of what his day looked like, fascinating online viewers.

"I want my illegal parcel": Afrikaner woman trolls 'customs' scammer

People

2 months ago

An Afrikaner woman entertained herself by conversing with a 'customs' scammer about an 'illegal parcel.' The internet laughed at the hilarious interaction.

"Look at the condition": Man accuses local retailer of selling him fake leather jacket

People

2 months ago

A South African man shared that he thought a well-known local retailer had sold him a fake leather jacket, as the material was starting to peel off.

"And the electricity?": Mzansi divided over woman's homemade clothes dryer

People

2 months ago

A South African woman showed her social media followers the homemade clothes dryer she created at home. The invention split the online community.

"Is this AI hair?": Korean pupil humorously questions South African teacher's wig

People

2 months ago

A South African woman teaching English in South Korea had a humorous encounter with one of her students when he asked if the wig she was wearing was AI.

"NSFAS aren’t angels": Man points out 'red flags' in bursary agreement, divides SA

People

2 months ago

A content creator shared clauses from the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) agreement that he thought were red flags. The clauses split South Africans.

"Rachel lookalike": SA mistakes blonde woman with Siya Kolisi at airport for ex-wife

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Rugby star Siya Kolisi was seen at the airport with a blonde woman who resembled his ex-wife, businesswoman Rachel Kolisi. Locals pointed out who it was.

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