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

1725 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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Woman thinks she's Cape Malay, ancestry DNA results prove otherwise: "Many different backgrounds"

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

American stunned after watching 'Beauty and the Bester,' South Africans ashamed: "Our family secret is out"

People

2 days ago

"Crumbling in plain sight": Man alleges who's behind Grahamstown's downfall

People

3 days ago

"Hijack capital of KZN": Man explores biggest Zulu township in South Africa

People

3 days ago

Springbok Women unleash epic moves in viral dance, SA jokes: "Aseza is fighting for her life"

People

3 days ago

Woman shows satirical R18k rental apartment ad in Cape Town, SA reacts: "Looks like a crime scene"

People

3 days ago

Woman finds viral fruit-shaped desserts in Cape Town: "I splurged by getting them all"

People

3 days ago

TikTok user Kayla Tamsian shares her experience trying the fruit-shaped desserts that have gone viral on the platform, now available in Cape Town.

Cyril Ramaphosa gets up close with South Africa's Blue Crane at Sun City: "What a lovely bird"

People

3 days ago

President Cyril Ramaphosa was in awe of the Blue Crane at a golfing event in Sun City, North West. His interaction with the bird left many amused and curious.

"You're a discipline mother": Adorable little girl reprimands strict mom, amuses South Africans

Family and Relationships

6 days ago

A mom, Zandile Hlathi, shared the hilarious video of her daughter, Amahle, reprimanding her and calling her a "discipline mother," leaving the internet in stitches.

South African woman fails to name 9 provinces on map for R4k, Mzansi amused: "This is easy"

People

6 days ago

Content creators Dream Boys told a woman she could win R4 000 if she named all nine provinces on a map. Unfortunately, the woman failed the challenge.

Lemogang Tsipa deemed Beyoncé's lookalike in TikTok filter: "They say it's giving B"

People

6 days ago

'Shaka iLembe' actor Lemogang Tsipa discovered he resembled Beyoncé after using a TikTok filter. His hilarious reaction to his lookalike amused South Africans.

Resurfaced video of caged raccoon 'dancing' worries internet: "This is so sad"

People

7 days ago

An old video of a young woman dancing with a raccoon inside a cage resurfaced online, sparking concern as many viewers noted signs of animal stress.

Delivery driver allegedly steals customer's order on camera: "Stole my food"

People

7 days ago

A local man uploaded footage on social media showing a delivery driver allegedly stealing his food. Shocked users shared similar theft stories in the comments.

Heritage Day is near: Woman shares plug for stunning traditional clothes: "An affordable store"

People

7 days ago

A young woman plugged fashion lovers with a Johannesburg store selling affordable traditional garments, perfect for special occasions like Heritage Day.

Influencer asks R52k for 30-60-second video, stuns entrepreneur: "What's a fair rate?"

People

7 days ago

Cape Town business owner Mena Kooger was shocked to hear an influencer charging R52,000 for a 30-60-second video, sparking a debate on fair rates in the industry.

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