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

1908 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Do your research on crime": US woman shares funny video explaining safety in SA

People

8 months ago

"Very good ancestors": SA surprised after KZN woman wins R5.3m using old numbers on Lotto

People

8 months ago

"Here's to a new start": Woman resembles Mihlali Ndamase after cutting off locs

People

8 months ago

"Now you're safe": Snake catcher finds Cape cobra in elderly couple's home during loadshedding

People

8 months ago

"It's potent for 3 months": Woman wins cockroach battle with effective product

People

8 months ago

"Only UFS students understand": University learner celebrates R7k funding

People

8 months ago

"More than buildings": North-West University unveils Siya Kolisi Residence

People

8 months ago

The North-West University recently honoured Springbok captain Siya Kolisi by naming a residence after him. Coach Rassie Erasmus was also in attendance.

"Why is it walking?": Video of massive black mamba gives SA chills

People

8 months ago

A TikTokker shared an interesting video of a black mamba "walking" through the bushes. A few members of the online community expressed their surprise.

"I'm leaving Earth": Internet stunned seeing massive snake climbing tree in video

People

8 months ago

A video of a massive snake climbing a tree made rounds on the internet. People were shocked to see the size of the slithering reptile and cracked jokes.

"Still expensive": SA unimpressed with personal shopper plugging R500 Stanley cup dupes

People

8 months ago

A personal shopper in Johannesburg shared that they found a Stanley cup dupe for an affordable R500, much cheaper than the original price reaching the thousands.

"Centurion taxis are coffins": SA laughs as woman shows taxi's 'flexible' gear

People

8 months ago

A local woman travelling from Centurion showed how a taxi's 'flexible' gear moved at a 180-degree angle. Social media users found the clip comical.

"A different milestone": Mom shows her 6-month-old baby's incredible breakdancing move

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A mother shared a video of her six-month-old pulling out a breakdance move after she thought her baby was going to crawl. The milestone surprised online users.

"I love your plugs": Shein shoppers appreciate woman sharing 4 quality stores on app

People

8 months ago

A young fashionista and content creator shared with South African Shein shoppers the names of four quality stores they could find on the retail app.

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

People

8 months ago

People on the internet laughed when they saw a video of a man's close encounter with a crocodile. Briefly News shared tips on what to do during an attack.

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

People

8 months ago

A Ghanaian content creator visited Orania, an Afrikaner-only town in the Northern Cape. His interview with a resident split many Mzansi social media users.

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