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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Boy roasts man's appearance, SA in stitches: "I wouldn't heal from that"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mother drops off cute daughter at daycare in viral video, SA gushes

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Woman twerks while engaged in dance battle against CPUT cheerleader

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Amazon officially launches in South Africa, netizens react: "Takealot is in big trouble"

People

2 years ago

BI Phakathi blesses young man selling stroller for R50, brings him to tears

People

2 years ago

Daughter drops mom off at nursing school, netizens moved: "You made me cry"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Mother makes daughter wash dishes before heading to groove, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother made her daughter wash the dishes before she could head out to groove. The daughter stood behind the kitchen sink as her mother brought more dirty dishes.

Gogo afraid of dog touching her leaves SA laughing: "She's so sassy"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A gogo was recorded instructing a dog to not touch her as she was afraid of the furry friend dirtying her. The TikTok video received a bunch of laughs from netizens.

Couple with unconventional height difference goes viral, netizens in awe: "Beautiful couple"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A couple went viral on TikTok after netizens saw their unconventional height difference. Some shared comments of admiration, while others cracked a few jokes.

Technician of 6 months shows off his home, internet reacts: "A lot is going on there"

People

2 years ago

Six months into his profession, a technician posted pictures of his home on a popular Facebook group. The post received many comments from internet users.

Truck driver busted for picking up 2 ladies almost loses his job, Mzansi comments: "Company is good"

People

2 years ago

A truck driver was on the verge of losing his job after he was spotted with two ladies in the vehicle. Messages sent to the driver were shared on Facebook.

Woman shows off shack she built with her own money

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman from East London showed off the shack she had built using her own money. As she was new to building shacks, she asked Facebook users for corrections.

White makoti uses a hot pot to iron, SA proud: "Pay lobola twice"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A white makoti amazed her husband and the internet when she used a hot pot instead of an iron to iron her clothing. Internet users applauded the makoti's method.

Mother wows internet with 35kg weight loss: "It's hard, but it has to be done"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young mother's 35kg weight loss transformation wowed many social media users. The mother shared online how she went from over 100kg to double digits.

Woman cuddles with lion cubs after their mother dies: "I had to hand-raise them"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman took to social media to share a video of herself cuddling with lion cubs because their mother had died. Internet users were both fascinated and concerned.

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