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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"We were expecting this news": Cindy the Baboon's death shatters the internet

People

5 months ago

"People have been in line from 4am": Woman shows massive queue for free Standard Beauty products

People

6 months ago

"This breaks my heart": NTI employee in tears over unpaid salary saddens South Africans

People

6 months ago

"She’s not bashing anyone": Mzansi divided over woman's choice to renovate bedroom

People

6 months ago

"Looks like your grandma's sitting room": Woman turns front yard into chicken restaurant

People

6 months ago

"I did it from the heart": Bondi Beach hero grateful after receiving R41m in GoFundMe donations

People

6 months ago

"Those turns are hectic": Woman's hilarious attempt at learning Mörda's iconic dance moves amuses SA

People

6 months ago

Watch South Africans react as a local woman attempts DJ Mörda's iconic dance moves. Her hilarious take on the viral choreography left everyone amused.

"Nothing new to us": South Africans relate as American woman experiences Johannesburg's water outage

People

6 months ago

An American woman shared her experience of Johannesburg's ongoing water outage, with South Africans offering helpful tips and relatable stories in the comments.

"He brought a whole bodyguard": Jodell Tantij tasks Junior Motsepe with buying R350 Small Street outfit

People

6 months ago

Jodell Tantij challenged Junior Motsepe to buy a R350 outfit from Johannesburg’s Small Street, leading to surprising discoveries and a viral reaction from viewers.

"How old is your colleague?" Woman’s Secret Santa gift has South Africans in tears

People

6 months ago

South Africans were in tears after a woman revealed her hilarious Secret Santa gift on TikTok. Find out why this quirky present has the internet buzzing.

"We are so loving": Mzansi proud as South African man gives French e-trike adventurer money

People

6 months ago

Mzansi shows its generosity as a South African man gives French adventurer Kino Yves R100 during his journey to Angola, sparking pride and admiration online.

"Durban is making money": Reconciliation Day beach footage stuns South Africans

People

6 months ago

A viral TikTok video showing thousands of beachgoers in Durban on Reconciliation Day sparked mixed reactions online, with concerns about safety and water conditions.

"You can see all the code": 2 Brothers discover NSFAS website's major security flaw

People

6 months ago

Two brothers uncovered a major security flaw in the NSFAS website, exposing student and administrator data. Learn how they discovered the vulnerability.

"A hustler indeed": Woman rates her past jobs out of 10

Women Empowerment

6 months ago

Discover how South African entrepreneur Refilwe Tshola rates her past jobs out of 10, from her first role at 15 to her successful business journey in 2025.

"I would have panicked": South Africans amused as cops stop woman drinking alcohol-free beverage

People

6 months ago

People reacted with laughter when a TikTok video showed a woman drinking an alcohol-free beverage during a traffic stop and passing a breathalyser test.

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