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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"Nesta is fit": Domestic worker gets new drip for runs with neighbour, SA smiles

People

2 years ago

"You have superpowers": University student makes her own tracksuit, amazes internet

People

2 years ago

"Takealot did me dirty": Woman orders Bluetooth mic, shows she got an electric circuit

People

2 years ago

"South Africans live on a different planet": Man swings on the back of a truck on KZN highway

People

2 years ago

"I was born to create": Artist Ennock Mlangeni uses fridge to paint portrait

People

2 years ago

"Left no crumbs": Little girl mimics pregnant mother to join in dance challenge

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"From here to there": Woman shares photos of home glow-up

People

2 years ago

A woman who took to a well-known Facebook group shared before-and-after pictures of her home. Netizens showed their support in the comments section.

"Stocks a bit of everything": Cape Town woman plugs Mzansi with discount store

People

2 years ago

A content creator based in Cape Town plugged South African shoppers with a discounted store in one of the city's suburbs. However, people thought it was expensive.

"I only drank 1 glass of water": Woman's friends argue over splitting bill

People

2 years ago

A woman doing calculations shared a video of her friends arguing over splitting the bill. Netizens laughed at the viral clip and shared their bill-splitting tactics.

"I like how it's looking": Young woman gets new couch to decorate apartment

People

2 years ago

A young woman bought herself a new couch from a local store to decorate her apartment after spending three months without the piece of furniture.

"I can't wait to decorate my bedroom": Woman shows R1880 PEP Home haul

People

2 years ago

A South African woman on TikTok shared with social media users that she spent R1880 on her PEP Home haul, which included bedding, mirrors, and ornaments.

"He wanted to fight back": Cow kicks man in the face, internet cracks jokes

People

2 years ago

A viral video showed a man trying to transport a cow off a truck and receiving a hoof to the face. Social media users cracked jokes in the comment section.

"I would also cry": Mother shows her unhappy newborn triplets, internet reacts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother of four shared a video of her newborn triplets lying in their shared cot and crying in unison. Many in the comment section felt that they could relate.

"Woolworths did me dirty": Woman's glass mug breaks on its first use

People

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to share that the Woolworths glass mug she bought broke on its first use when she poured boiling water to make a cup of tea.

"He should be grateful": Man buys R370 'iPhone 15 Pro Max' for brother's birthday

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man shared with TikTok users that he bought his brother an iPhone 15 Pro Max for his 21st birthday. However, instead of paying five digits, he paid R370.

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