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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Gauteng student travels on e-hailing motorbike, divides South Africans: "An economic indicator"

People

10 months ago

"Is this stealing jobs?": South Africans conflicted as Checkers launches smart trolleys

People

10 months ago

Asian woman translates 'Magumba' lyrics into Afrikaans, stuns South Africans: "Love this version"

People

10 months ago

China set to release 1st pregnancy robot costing R250k, stuns internet: "Little terminators"

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Created a core memory": South Africans adore mom making daughter's matric dance dress from scratch

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"You did Rebecca perfectly": SA entertained as woman sings 'Akanamali' as different female artists

People

10 months ago

"R30 tip is an insult": South Africans appalled by 6-figure bill's measly tip

People

10 months ago

A South African TikTok user shared how a patron with a R225 040 bill left only a R30 tip after enjoying expensive alcoholic beverages, sparking outrage.

"She represents amapiano": South African Tyla fans come to singer's rescue amid gloomy EP sales

People

10 months ago

Two South African teenagers defended Tyla after a woman criticised the singer for poor EP sales in the US, following the release of 'We Wanna Party.'

"From Trent to Thabo": SA stunned as man quickly changes from Scouse to Xhosa accent

People

10 months ago

A South African content creator in Liverpool switched from a Scouse accent to his Xhosa accent, shocking social media users with the sudden switch.

"Team is getting old": SA chimes in as Springbok fan from Ireland crashes out over Australia loss

People

10 months ago

An emotional Springbok fan, who travelled from Ireland to watch the Boks defeat Australia, shared how baffled he was to see them lose the intense match.

Former Miss SA Natasha Vermaak unleashes fire moves in Magumba dance challenge, entertains Mzansi

People

10 months ago

Miss South Africa 2023 titleholder Natasha Vermaak, formerly Natasha Joubert, entertained locals by participating in the viral Magumba dance challenge.

"Cost more than American houses": US woman showcases Nigerian 7-bedroom mansion

People

10 months ago

An American-Nigerian woman gave a tour of her seven-bedroom mansion in an upscale area of Nigeria. However, the home failed to impress many people.

"It was so therapeutic": Woman plugs Pretoria with affordable cake design café

People

10 months ago

A woman from Pretoria introduced people to an establishment where people can design their cakes, sparking interest and inquiries about the unique café.

"Your accent is Capetonian": South Africans as Congolese man speaks on Cape Flats upbringing

People

10 months ago

A man from the Democratic Republic of Congo shared his experience growing up in the Cape Flats in Cape Town. People enjoyed his story and called him South African.

"True reflection of an influencer": South Africans praise high-heeled man helping boy sell oranges

People

10 months ago

A local content creator, Lebo G Molax, showed the spirit of ubuntu by helping a boy sell oranges while wearing high heels. Internet users praised his selfless act.

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