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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"A thousand thank yous, Sir": BI Phakathi blesses old man selling scraps for bread

People

2 years ago

Woman serves in-laws noodles for Sunday dinner, SA in stitches

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

"That's love": Daughter cooks long-distance truck driver father's favourite meal before leaving town

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"Looks like it's in the 80s": Mzansi react to 25-year-old showing off home

People

2 years ago

"Humble beginnings": Woman shares photos of her home, receives support from netizens

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

"Bathong, they don't bite": Lady shares video of women trying to get rid of a lizard, SA in stitches

People

2 years ago

"Took me 2 weeks to recover": Young woman shows allergic reaction to eyebrow tinting

People

2 years ago

A young woman shared with TikTokkers that she got an allergic reaction after getting her eyebrows tinted. The lady took two weeks to recover from the ordeal.

"Gauteng could never": Woman travels to Gqeberha accommodation for mini vacation

People

2 years ago

A woman and her boyfriend went on a mini vacation to an accommodation in Gqeberha. People in the comment section wondered about the possibility of snakes.

"I'll wait for Shein": Woman shows Foschini's stunning R1200 dress, SA reacts to its price

People

2 years ago

A woman shared a clip of the stunning dress she saw at Foschini. The dress retailed for R1200, and netizens admired its beauty and squirmed at its price.

"Yoh, she cried": Mother shares video of daughter's friends not showing up to birthday party

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman took to TikTok to share that her daughter's friends did not attend her birthday party. The 14-year-old was visibly emotional in the video.

"Your hair is suffering": Drunk brother puts on his sister's wigs at 2am, Mzansi in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman filmed her drunk brother at 2am wearing her wigs. The man danced, wearing one long and curly wig and one short red wig. Netizens were in stitches.

Woman's Takealot 'What I ordered vs what I got' video of multifunctional desk from Takealot

People

2 years ago

A woman shared her convenient 'What I ordered versus what I got' purchase from Takealot. The woman's purchase pleased her and intrigued social media users.

"The reviews scare me": Woman's R598 Takealot mini stepper gets the internet talking

People

2 years ago

A TikTok user shared that she found a R598 mini stepper from Takealot. While she loved what she purchased from the popular online store, others had mixed reviews.

"They don't know the vibe": Girl shares what it's like attending an Afrikaans school

People

2 years ago

A student took to TikTok to share what it is like going to an Afrikaans school. In her video, she shares a clip of her classmate to let people in on her experience.

"Channelling that inner Spider-Man": Hilarious video captures mother praying for drunk son

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A woman shared a video of her mother praying for her drunk brother. The man could not stand still when his mother broke into prayer. Many found the clip hilarious.

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