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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"Can we see inside?": Student uses NSFAS allowance to build 'room', result intrigues SA

People

2 years ago

"My heart broke watching that": Non-drinker dumps full glass of Amarula, upsets Mzansi

People

2 years ago

"They were amazing": Mzansi woman shares viral video dancing with American cops to iPlan

People

2 years ago

"I'm done with TikTok reviews": Woman upset about R2700 lace wig she paid for

People

2 years ago

"The things we drink": Woman tries belly buster recipe, Mzansi reacts to concoction

People

2 years ago

"She tapped into mommy mode": Netizens react to female cop on duty taking care of abandoned baby

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Clicks mini haul: Woman shows off self-care items she bought from local store

People

2 years ago

A woman took to her TikTok account to show people the self-care items she bought at Clicks. The mini haul included cotton wool, pads, lip gloss, and more.

"Love exists": Man buys an iPhone as his wife's push present, warms internet's heart

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man showed his wife extra love by buying her an iPhone as a push present. The video became a viral hit and tugged at social media users' heartstrings.

"Good to see SA uniting": Men in taxi jam to Afrikaans song, Mzansi loves the vibes

People

2 years ago

A group of men sitting in a taxi going to WITS showed themselves dancing and singing along to an Afrikaans track. South Africans loved the video.

"What if they get hungry?": Woman walks with 2 lions, video surprises Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A woman showed how she bravely walked with two lions at a Gauteng game reserve, stating she paid R950 for a 45-minute walk with the ferocious kings of the jungle.

"I see why they are the king": Video of lion 'barking' goes viral

People

2 years ago

In a viral video, a lion was not roaring but barking at a car on a dirt road. People in the clip's comment section shared their surprise at the noise.

"Your poor mom": Man uses macaroni to prank his mother, Mzansi laughs at viral video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man took to his TikTok account to share a video of himself using macaroni to prank his mother. Many shared their laughs in the comment section.

"We spent R7k on food": Couple forks out over R27k for Cape Town baecation

People

2 years ago

A couple travelled to Cape Town and spent more than R27,000 on their five-day holiday. Capetonians in the comment section shared their shock at the price paid.

"I saved a lot": Young woman spends R3000 on 32 items in Shein haul

People

2 years ago

A woman shared that she bought 32 Shein items and spent R3000. Members of the online community marvelled at the items and shared positivity in the comment section.

"I had fake friends": Woman hilariously shows how she wore lashes, SA laughs

People

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to share a throwback video of herself wearing long lashes. The viral clip had many people laughing in the comment section.

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