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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"Good artwork": SA still admiring Zola 7's life-sized statue by Dr Lungelo Gumede

People

10 months ago

"You're a natural blonde": Internet impressed with woman's R350 Shein wig

People

10 months ago

"Coach of the season": SA enjoys video of Orlando Pirates' Jose Riveiro performing Zulu dance

People

10 months ago

"Living my dream": Mzansi peeps show ama2k female truck driver love and support

People

10 months ago

"I'm super lucky": Woman shows pops doting over her baby boy in wholesome video

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Which year was the video taken?": SA wonders about wedding giving vintage vibes

People

10 months ago

"You have made us proud": SA congratulates woman flexing cool Prasa job

People

10 months ago

A woman shared a video showing that she worked at Prasa. She hopped into the driver's compartment of the vehicle and received positive messages from the internet.

"Can I join next year?": SA intrigued as woman goes on road trip with internet strangers

People

10 months ago

A young woman shared on TikTok that she went on a road trip with a group of women she met online. Her time with the ladies made other women want to join the fun.

"Had its days": Mzansi laughs at video showing taxi using hook latch to close sliding door

People

10 months ago

A man in Cape Town showed a gaatjie closing a taxi's sliding door with a hook latch. Social media users couldn't help but laugh at the unique method.

"Hope it's a joke": Old video of Rachel Kolisi explaining wedding colours stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A throwback video of Rachel Kolisi on her wedding day showed her explaining why her bridesmaids wore black dresses on her special day, surprising Mzansi.

"Same situation": SA laughs at unprepared university student praying before test

People

10 months ago

A University of Venda student shared how she prepared herself for a test she hadn't studied for, which she would write the next day. Online users laughed.

"Why am I scared?": Mzansi busts as teacher shows Grade 9 pupils' 6 odd puppets

People

10 months ago

A creative arts teacher showed the puppets her Grade 9 class made for one of their projects. Mzansi internet users laughed when they saw what the students had made.

"Bharata Natyam spin": Indian woman shows off traditional dance moves to Mnike

People

10 months ago

A South African Indian woman showed traditional South Asian dance moves to an amapiano song. Online users loved the woman's spin on the song's choreography.

"Exploitative prices for locals": Woman complains about Cape Town's high costs

People

10 months ago

A Cape Town resident expressed frustration with the rising costs in the Mother City. Online community members agreed with the woman's strong opinions.

"The reaction comes naturally": SA laughs after seeing upset dad watch Kaizer Chiefs game

People

10 months ago

A son shared his father's reaction while watching a Kaizer Chiefs game. The father's intense emotions made many social media users laugh at their screens.

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