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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"Imagine putting some avo in there": American reviews liver-filled vetkoek

People

9 months ago

"Sir is over them": SA busts at video of fed-up teacher seeing care-free pupils dance into class

People

9 months ago

"Someone tag England": Video edit of Cheslin Kolbe stepping England player has SA cracking jokes

People

9 months ago

"Sounds fluent": SA loves Jesse Kriel even more after Springbok speaks Xhosa

People

9 months ago

Sharing a bed with Cape cobra: Snake handlers catch highly venomous snake under pillows

People

9 months ago

"Took me off guard": Woman 'ugly cries' after partner pops the question

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Mom is ageing like fine wine": SA loves woman showing family's 20-year glow-up

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A 20-year-old South African woman showed people what her mother and father looked like since welcoming her into the world. However, the mother stole the show.

"Let's create a new narrative": Woman turns small kasi yard into Greek-like oasis

People

9 months ago

A South African woman who lives in a local township told online users that she transformed her small yard into a spectacular Greek-inspired oasis.

Fashion finds: Woman shows Legit's latest stylish must-haves

People

9 months ago

A local fashion content creator showed online community members on TikTok the latest items she saw while shopping at the fashion retail store Legit.

"I don't want to be English": Adorable girl insists she's Afrikaans, humours Mzansi

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A little English-speaking girl was close to tears when her mother told her she wasn't Afrikaans like her friend. The girl's reaction humoured online users.

Men's 15s Player of the Year: Internet debates which 2 Springboks deserved title after PSDT's win

People

9 months ago

Pieter-Steph du Toit won the Men's 15s Player of the Year title at this year's World Rugby Awards. However, some people thought other Springboks should have won.

"Inflation affects us all": Car guard's funny video has SA debating if they're tipping enough

People

9 months ago

A local car guard's TikTok video about how much people should tip them sparked a debate among many South Africans, who also found the video humorous.

"Made for me": Checkers employee shows off beautifully furnished shack

People

9 months ago

A Checkers employee showed people her shack's stunning interior, including her kitchen, living room and neat bedroom. People loved the woman's home.

Meet Angela Yeung: Woman who climbed mountain in icy weather for GBVF awareness

Women Empowerment

9 months ago

Angela Yeung, an entrepreneur and founder of the Impilo Collection Foundation, summited Ama Dablam in Nepal to raise funds and awareness for GBVF victims.

"I'm a Springbok": Jürgen Klopp, former All Blacks fan, shares first encounter with Siya Kolisi

People

9 months ago

Former Liverpool F.C. manager Jürgen Klopp shared with his fans how he met Siya Kolisi and became a Springbok fan after supporting the All Blacks.

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