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

1703 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Cape Town, that's a new low": SA busts at video of truck stuck on footbridge

People

9 months ago

"Autopsy yona?": Locals question man showing how SA makes pasta with pilchards

People

9 months ago

"Song should be played in a United Nations meeting": Woman raves about SA music

People

9 months ago

"Payday ke payday": SA busts at man lying on ground counting hard-earned money

People

9 months ago

"I wanted to taste something expensive": Man eats a scoop of baby formula in video

People

9 months ago

"God had bigger plans": Student moves from res to new apartment

People

9 months ago

"Beautiful hair": SA loves woman's 2-year hair growth thanks to local products

People

9 months ago

A woman showed how her hair went from short to passing her shoulder in two years. People loved the woman's hair journey and the products she used.

Debatable plug: Woman shows "most amazing thing" on Spur's menu, splits SA

People

9 months ago

A young South African woman shared what she thought was the "most amazing thing" she found on Spur's menu. Some people loved the item, while others disagreed.

"Can't spend more than R1k": Woman shares Shein plug with no customs fees

People

9 months ago

A South African content creator named Namolinah shared with internet users a website she used that sells Shein items without paying customs charges.

"You kept quiet and paid?": Internet puzzled seeing woman's botched knotless braids

People

9 months ago

A young woman on TikTok showed app users the botched knotless braids her hairstylist had done. Social media users had questions about what they had seen.

"Once a dream, now a reality": Woman proudly raves about growing nail bar business

Women Empowerment

9 months ago

A grateful young woman proudly showed people how much her nail bar business grew and received congratulatory messages from many social media users.

"The way he looks at you": SA gushes as Jesse Kriel does cute handshake with woman in video

People

9 months ago

A woman shared a video of herself teaching Jesse Kriel an adorable handshake ending with a heart that had many social media users swooning and envious.

"Sir, what are you doing?": Woman roasts Afrikaans thirst traps, SA can't deal

People

9 months ago

A South African woman shared how funny she found thirst traps recorded by Afrikaans men. Social media users also laughed and found the clips comical.

R1k McDonald's order gone wrong: Video shows man screaming at cashier, explains his reasons

People

9 months ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a local man yelling at a McDonald's cashier who allegedly messed with his order. The man explained his side of the story.

"A day to remember": Local artist meets Springboks he drew using lipstick

People

9 months ago

A young South African artist shared that he met a few Springbok players, whom he drew lipstick portraits of. Internet users applauded his success.

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