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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"Angels flew away": Pretend ghosts on the side of a road nearly get run over, netizens laugh

People

2 years ago

"Took me a second": Woman butchers McDonald's spelling on Menlyn Park Mall's info board

People

2 years ago

"Move out of the way": Woman uses a karaoke mic to check Isuzu driver, pronunciation amuses internet

People

2 years ago

"Put it in rice": Cape Town motorist speeds into the ocean, Mzansi cracks jokes

People

2 years ago

"What year was this?": Woman spends R1500 on Woolworths biweekly groceries, netizens in disbelief

People

2 years ago

"The total was R240": Young woman shows the 11 packs of meat she bought from local butchery

People

2 years ago

"Hustle at its level best": 3 Ladies get their makeup done in Small Street, sparks mixed reviews

People

2 years ago

A video on TikTok showed three Small Street makeup artists applying makeup to their clients' faces. Some people were impressed, while others expressed doubts.

"Taste buds differ": Woman buys ox tripe from Woolworths, Mzansi has mixed reviews

People

2 years ago

A woman shared that she went to Woolworths and bought ox tripe. Some social media users loved the boxed meal, while others shared their scepticism.

"It's giving Matrix vibes": Woman makes a black leather trenchcoat, SA applauds her talent

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A self-taught fashion designer from Fourways shared the black leather trenchcoat she made with social media users, who were in awe of her talent.

"They made my day extra special": High school students hype up graduate during photoshoot

People

2 years ago

A group of Durban high school children hyped up a Durban University of Technology graduate during her photoshoot. The viral video warmed Mzansi's heart.

"Different phone, same baby": Woman shows before and after photos of son visiting grandmother

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman shared on TikTok what her son looked like before and after his trip to his grandmother. The baby's style and appearance seemed to have changed dramatically.

"Bougie on a budget": Johannesburg woman shares affordable winter fashion finds, SA stans

People

2 years ago

A Johannesburg woman plugged South Africans with "bougie on a budget" winter fashion finds. She visited PQ Clothing and styled multiple garments.

"Cutest gift ever": Woman surprises daughter, 3, with a bedroom for her birthday, melts SA's heart

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother gifted her young daughter a bedroom for her birthday. The girl walked down a passage to her surprise gift blindfolded, and the video warmed people's hearts.

Toiletries haul: Young woman shows off R2600 worth of items from various stores

People

2 years ago

A young woman showed off her R2600 worth of toiletry items. The items included makeup goodies, lip gloss, body wash, perfumes, and hairstyling mousse, to name a few.

"I failed my boy": Woman in tears after wishing her son had a better father

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to share her wishes for a better father for her little son. She stated that her child's father refuses to be a part of his life.

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