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

1701 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Dinosaur in the apartment": Man shows massive monitor lizard climbing curtains

People

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"Kind of what they look like": American man predicts PowerBall numbers for 18 February

People

6 months ago

"Kids are random": SA busts at Afrikaans boy's Checkers Sixty60-themed birthday bash

People

6 months ago

"What I do once a month": Domestic worker shares trade secret of making cutlery shiny

People

6 months ago

"He's so unbothered": SA surprised as dedicated learner studies while peers have fun at school

People

6 months ago

"It can only be God": President's poet celebrates R174k payment of varsity fees

People

6 months ago

"Been there since Day 1": Schoolboy buys mom R100 PEP Valentine's Day gift, warms SA's hearts

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

With Valentine's Day around the corner, a South African schoolboy shared that he bought his mother a gift for the special day, warming the internet's hearts.

"Not make sure": SA doubtful as Durban birthday man showcases age

People

6 months ago

A South African man from Durban shared that he celebrated his 34th birthday. However, he seemed to be lying as someone swapped the numbers on his cake.

Purchase gone wrong: Temu shopper in tears after unboxing failed order

People

6 months ago

A young woman who shopped at Temu shared a TikTok video of herself unboxing the items she purchased. However, what she ordered wasn't what she got.

Mall mayhem: Man reviews the Top 5 worst-located shopping centres in SA metros

People

6 months ago

A data scientist for a location intelligence startup, Phelelani Mkhize, shared his take on the worst-located shopping malls in South African metros.

"Hope your love grows": SA applauds woman showing partner coming home to romantic surprise

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A young woman shared how she surprised her boyfriend with a romantic and thoughtful setup. Online community members applauded the woman's efforts.

"Somebody help with lyrics": Mom shows adorable twins butchering Rihanna's song

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A mother captured the moment her adorable twin girls messed up the lyrics to one of Rihanna's hit songs. Social media users laughed at their performance.

"Cutest thing ever": Mzansi adores woman 'escorted' by partner while jogging

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A TikTokker shared a beautiful moment when a man 'escorted' his girlfriend while she jogged in the streets of Mzansi. Online users loved the video.

"Who laid those eggs?": Low price of eggs takes Mzansi by surprise

People

7 months ago

A local woman showed the price of a tray of eggs sold at a well-known grocery store. The price had many South Africans reacting with disbelief and scepticism.

"We all have that one friend": Rachel Kolisi shows daughter struggling with high heels

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

CEO and philanthropist Rachel Kolisi showed how her seven-year-old daughter, Keziah Kolisi, struggled to walk in high heels. The clip had South Africans laughing.

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