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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"You make no sense": Asian woman schools SA on 'meaning' of 'fong kong,' locals amused

People

8 months ago

"Our schools failed us": South Africans stunned as woman proposes best time to buy electricity

People

8 months ago

"She's got money": Man estimates Tyla's wealth from 'Water' after 1 billion streams

People

8 months ago

"Still has rhythm": Ouma vibing to Brenda Fassie alone entertains South Africans

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Getting too real": AI video shows realistic prison soft life, fools several South Africans

People

8 months ago

"Expensive entrance": Pupil goes to matric dance in R1.7m farm tractor, community goes wild

People

8 months ago

"Companies keep reducing the size": Woman shows 'shrinkflation' examples in South Africa

People

8 months ago

A South African woman showed how shrinkflation affected food products, with some shocked and others not surprised by the changes in product sizes.

"You're bullying this poor man": UK man humorously shares how he would've stopped Mandela's arrest

People

8 months ago

A British content creator comedically shares how he would have stopped Nelson Mandela's arrest during apartheid. His funny video entertained many online viewers.

“Bonus gone to taxes”: Medical underwriting nurse's salary stuns South Africans

People

8 months ago

The salary of a nurse working as a medical underwriter shocked a few South African social media users, who expressed their thoughts in the comments section.

Man shows humble matric dance outfits, gets South Africans talking: "Luxury is a concept"

People

8 months ago

A series of photos showed learners donning humble outfits to their matric dance. Some people questioned the attire, while others loved what they saw.

"We made it happen": Good Samaritan helps learner begging for matric dance funds

People

8 months ago

After a Johannesburg learner begged for financial assistance for his matric dance, a local man generously stepped in to help. People applauded his generosity.

"If you want the aesthetic": Woman shows PEP Home's cast-iron casserole pots resembling Le Creuset

People

8 months ago

A local content creator showed PEP Home’s affordable cast-iron casserole pots that looked similar to Le Creuset. People shared positive reviews of the items.

"I remember that song": Springbok fan's moves to Leon Schuster's old track entertain South Africans

People

8 months ago

A local content creator danced to an old song by Leon Schuster the day before the Springboks won the Rugby Championship. Social media users laughed in the comments.

"The rest is history": Oom's dangerous mistake with ostrich amuses South Africans

People

8 months ago

A video showed an Afrikaner man's dangerous encounter with an ostrich. The clip was cut short, leaving many amused users online wondering what had happened.

"I took it a bit too far": Daughter pranks worried parents with AI intruder

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A woman used artificial intelligence to prank her parents into believing there was an intruder in their house. The hilarious reaction amused social media users.

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