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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Heritage Day is near: Woman shares plug for stunning traditional clothes: "An affordable store"

People

9 months ago

Influencer asks R52k for 30-60-second video, stuns entrepreneur: "What's a fair rate?"

People

9 months ago

South African twins show ancestral DNA test's fascinating results: "Breakdown of our ancestry"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Former 'Scandal!' actor pranks newbie into singing national anthem: "Welcome to the team"

People

9 months ago

Mr Eazi shows off ring after having 3 weddings in 3 countries, amuses internet: "I’d do the same"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Ancestral DNA results make Coloured woman cry: "Scattered over Africa"

People

9 months ago

Man's Afrikaans dessert song to get crush's attention humours South Africans: "Sweet girl"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Keith Juluka, a local comedian, joked that he would sing in Afrikaans until his crush noticed him. The snippet of the song had many social media users laughing.

Man gets Fiona Ramsay to do 'African' and 4 other accents, impressing South Africans: "She's brilliant"

People

9 months ago

Talented voice artist Sinemivuyo Mpulu asked award-winning actress Fiona Ramsay to do five accents, impressing many online community members with her skill.

Rachel Kolisi debuts gorgeous new hairdo: "Getting a BK treatment"

People

9 months ago

Rachel Kolisi revealed her gorgeous new look after a BK treatment at a Cape Town salon. Fans adore her transformation, assuming it signalled a fresh start.

Man stunned by co-worker rendition of classic Andrea Bocelli song: "Pursuing the wrong career"

People

9 months ago

A Zimbabwean blue-collar worker passionately sang Andrea Bocelli's 'Time to Say Goodbye,' impressing his co-worker and social media users with his opera talent.

Menlyn Mall parking allegedly costs woman R975, stuns South Africans: "Parked for 6 lifetimes"

People

9 months ago

A Pretoria woman claimed she almost had to pay nearly R1 000 for parking at Menlyn Mall, sparking demands for an explanation from social media users.

"One big, thirsty Cape cobra": Man gives snake bottled water after removing it from attic

People

9 months ago

A woman thought there was a rat in her attic after hearing noise for a week, only to discover a Cape cobra. A brave snake handler rescued it and gave it water.

Afrikaner prankster poses as security guard, torments motorist: "I've got karate"

People

9 months ago

JD Heyns, an Afrikaner prankster, had a motorist fuming when he posed as a security guard, questioning his credentials and sparking a hilarious reaction.

"It passed the smell test": South African family in USA uses yellow bread to make braai broodjies

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A South African woman living in South Carolina, United States, shared that she and her family enjoyed braai broodjie. However, the bread was yellow.

Woman encounters Cyril Ramaphosa walking street like a normal citizen: "Caught me off guard"

People

9 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video of President Cyril Ramaphosa casually crossing the street in Johannesburg, dressed comfortably, leaving onlookers in awe.

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