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

Author's articles

Lynn Forbes approaches 57th birthday in a wholsome way: "Some experiences change you"

Celebrities

11 months ago

"DJ Maphorisa with hair": Throwback TikTok video of a young Cyril Ramaphosa stuns Mzansi

People

11 months ago

"With my tribe": Prince Kaybee called a 'present dad' after sharing video with sons

Celebrities

11 months ago

"It's going to be so good": Siya Kolisi's sister and Rachel Kolisi plan her 18th birthday party

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"So oulik": SA proud as Springbok fans admit practising Afrikaans part of national anthem

People

11 months ago

Rihanna's kids' hilarious reactions to paparazzi at 'Smurfs' premiere go viral: "Riot is fed up"

Celebrities

11 months ago

"My worst fear": Mzansi woman shares experience getting pulled over in America in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A Mzansi woman living in America shared a TikTok video of the nerve-wracking moment when a traffic cop pulled her over, noting it was her worst fear.

"Make it look more vibrant": Woman shows popular supermarket watermelon changing colour

People

11 months ago

A woman shopping at a supermarket giant in Johannesburg showed South Africans how the watermelon on the shelf changed colour when she picked it up.

"Out of diesel": Man surrounded by lions in stalled safari vehicle in viral TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A man named Mufasa shared a TikTok video showing the safari vehicle broke down in front of a pride of lions after it ran out of diesel. Online users laughed.

"Absolute legend": Mzansi amped to see Paralympic gold medallist Natalie du Toit on their screens

People

11 months ago

South African Paralympic gold medallist Natalie du Toit wowed Mzansi when viewers saw one of her TikTok videos. Local online community members sang her praises.

“Embracing the nickname”: SA reacts to Eben Etzebeth called Elizabedi by a fan

People

11 months ago

A South African man spotted Springbok player Eben Etzebeth at Boardwalk Mall Shopping Centre in Gqeberha and shouted his popular nickname, Elizabedi.

"Police don't get paid enough": SA watches TikTok video of SAPS cop's busy day

People

11 months ago

A young South African Police Service (SAPS) member took to his TikTok account to share a video of what his day looked like, fascinating online viewers.

"I want my illegal parcel": Afrikaner woman trolls 'customs' scammer

People

11 months ago

An Afrikaner woman entertained herself by conversing with a 'customs' scammer about an 'illegal parcel.' The internet laughed at the hilarious interaction.