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

1700 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

Author's articles

"He became Zulu for a second": SA laughs at man's frightening encounter with crocodile

People

6 months ago

"Orania and Umlazi are the same": SA split as tourist visits Afrikaner-only town

People

6 months ago

"Generation of eco-conscious citizens": KZN schools celebrated for prioritising sustainability

People

6 months ago

"We can’t take our people anywhere": Cape Town man almost robbed in Germany by SA gent

People

6 months ago

"A red carpet viewing": Woman's dramatic funeral entrance stumps internet

People

6 months ago

"He can go places": SA enjoys 'I Feel Good Kid' Desmond Koolen singing Afrikaans song

People

6 months ago

"They said it was waterproof": Woman washes fiancé's 'dirty' PS5 controllers

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A man shared that his wife-to-be washed his PlayStation 5 controller. The woman said the electronic device was dirty and claimed she read that it was waterproof.

"People don’t read descriptions": Internet laughs at woman's failed Temu lounge chair purchase

People

6 months ago

A young woman shared that her friend ordered a lounge chair from the online marketplace Temu. However, what she thought she added to her cart wasn't what she got.

"Injury on duty": Internet divided after domestic worker has failed skateboard moment

People

6 months ago

A domestic worker shared a video of herself on a skateboard. While some found the clip funny, others thought she was being forced to perform the stunt.

"Can we call the SPCA?": Woman's frog, crocodile and fox meal disturbs internet

People

6 months ago

A woman said that because she was in a relationship with a Nigerian man, she prepared a meal consisting of frogs, foxes, and crocodiles. The dish disgusted many.

"Red flags are there": Internet humoured as woman takes bae's phone while he showers

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A woman couldn't help but laugh when she shared a video of herself taking her husband's phone while he was showering. The man chased her around the house.

"Now let's upgrade": Mzansi laughs as Australian woman tries SA slang

People

6 months ago

An Australian comedian, Tanya Hennessy, shared a video of herself using South African slang after spending a week in the country. Her attempt amused locals.

"Bucket list idea": Man shares video of world's fastest zipline located in Mzansi

People

6 months ago

A man shared a video of two brave women taking on the fastest zipline in the world, which is situated in South Africa. Many people shared they wouldn't attempt it.