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

2247 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Africa's great son": Breakdown of Zimbabwean tycoon's R91 million birthday donation wows internet

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"Never too early for a Christmas gift": Springbok fan brings festive shade to Ireland in funny skit

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4 months ago

"Tell her the trend died": SA amused as girl fires back at woman over Walmart's Labubu price

People

4 months ago

"That is a leader": Man shares why Springboks' Siya Kolisi and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu are legends

People

4 months ago

"She's in good hands": Husband surprising wife with new Ford leaves South Africans swooning

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"In Cyril's economy": Woman plugs Cape Town store selling 50% off dairy products, saves over R500

People

4 months ago

"We're getting the real tea": Boni Xaba unveils Zimbabwean electrical engineer's salary

People

4 months ago

Boni Xaba uncovered the monthly salary of a Zimbabwean electrical engineer, sharing insights into the earnings and allowances of a project coordinator.

"That's more logical": South African-Dutch couple struggles with funny accent challenge

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A South African-Dutch married couple navigated a humorous accent challenge, comparing translations and accents in an intriguing 'peanut butter' debate.

"Your ancestors are hardworking": South Africans spooked by risky black mamba encounter

People

4 months ago

South Africans reacted to a viral video of a man handling a black mamba, sparking debate on risky snake encounters and the dangers of playing with venomous reptiles.

"Gives Xhosa commentary a run for its money": Afrikaans rugby commentary amuses South Africans

People

4 months ago

Jack Parow shared a funny video with Afrikaans rugby commentary, leaving locals in stitches as they praised the unique humour and compared it to Xhosa commentary.

"Let's make it happen": Man suggests Springbok Women should get a new name

People

4 months ago

South African musician Bouwer Bosch suggested a new name for the Springbok Women’s rugby team. Read about the fun names he proposed and the public’s reaction.

"Make him famous": Cape Town boy hitting high notes of Beyoncé song at Spur impresses SA

People

4 months ago

Watch Cape Town boy Connor impress South Africa with his incredible rendition of Beyoncé's 'Listen' at Spur, wowing both the crowd and online audience.

"That won't happen": Prankster son's invitation to dog's baptism stresses parents

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Watch as a prankster son invites his parents to a dog’s baptism, leaving them in disbelief. Social media users laugh at the hilarious family prank.

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"Smells like coffee sweets": Dubai-style chocolate flavour cooldrink causes a stir, company responds

People

4 months ago

Double "O" Dubai-style Chocolate cooldrink caused a stir on social media, with some likening its taste to coffee sweets. The company responded to mixed reactions.

"Not for the weak": Man channelling Michael Jackson to fight severe Cape Town winds amuses SA

People

4 months ago

A Cape Town man's TikTok video captured his hilarious battle against the city's fierce winds, channelling Michael Jackson's iconic moves, and amusing South Africans.

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