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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"SAPS could never": Army's obstacle relay competition impresses South Africans

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8 months ago

American flag hoisted on a shack seemingly in South Africa sparks speculation

People

8 months ago

"Waste of money": Internet sees Afrikaner's biggest adjustments moving to the US

People

8 months ago

Funny man defends Tyla after Tiwa Savage's comments: "Stay out of it Aunty"

People

8 months ago

"I was so confused": European hiker has weird encounter with 'polite' thief

People

8 months ago

"Who's your mayor?": Pretoria CBD's clean streets impress South Africans

People

8 months ago

"Ek wil huis toe gaan": H-2A farmer in America ready to return to South Africa

People

8 months ago

A humorous Afrikaner farm worker in the United States with an H-2A visa shared that he was ready to return to South Africa after someone mistook him for a refugee.

"Change the narrative": South Africans love friends attending man's nappy shower

People

8 months ago

A TikTok video shows a group of friends attending a man's nappy shower, with many online users appreciating the support shown to the father-to-be.

'Greek' University of Pretoria res boys pull stunts on fake horse, amuses SA: "My kind of people"

People

8 months ago

Res students from the University of Pretoria dressed as if they were in ancient Greece and pushed around a fake horse on campus, amusing online users.

"I’m so jealous": Internet stunned after man finds iconic voice behind Mzansi Magic adverts

People

8 months ago

Local voice-over artist Sinemivuyo Mpulu got together with the woman who voices the adverts for Mzansi Magic, Zesuliwe Hadebe. Their talents amazed many.

Kenny G allegedly spotted flying on local airline, SA impressed: "Legends are humble"

People

8 months ago

A South African woman allegedly spotted Kenny G on her FlySafair flight to Durban. Fans called the Grammy Award winner humble for his down-to-earth gesture.

"'7de Laan' accent": South Africa laughs as man shares how Afrikaans people pronounce brands

People

8 months ago

Troy Sheperds, a local content creator, shared a TikTok video of himself pronouncing a few brands as if he were an Afrikaans-speaking person, causing much laughter.

"They don't fall out": Woman shows fun way to use new Checkers minis on shoes

People

8 months ago

A Johannesburg woman shows a fun way to use the latest Checkers Little Shop minis on Crocs. While some loved her creativity, others weren't keen on the idea.

Man swears at lioness running after him, South Africa wonders: "She wouldn’t be chasing for nothing"

People

8 months ago

A man's Facebook video showed a lioness chasing a swearing man in a vehicle, sparking social media debate about the reason behind the unusual chase.

"Brand equity is strong": Man explains why brands have different names in other countries

People

8 months ago

A man shared why certain brands have different names in other countries, surprising some people. Others joined the conversation, revealing even more name changes.

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