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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"You'd better marry him": African dad pranked to believe Elon Musk is daughter's boyfriend

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"The mighty has fallen": Latest Mel Viljoen skit humours South Africans

People

2 months ago

"Imagine the pain": Snake expert recounts black spitting cobra spitting venom in man's eyes

People

2 months ago

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"I have an eye for the finer details": MMA fighter Justin Clarke shares his passion for drawing

People

3 months ago

"It was an absolute monster": British tourist catches 160kg shark in Cape Town

People

3 months ago

"My beautiful mama": Dutch-Nigerian influencer Rachel John shares rare picture of her mother

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

"It's extremely cheap to live here": British man shares best and worst experiences of South Africa

People

3 months ago

A British tourist shared the pros and cons of his South Africa stay, from its affordability to the chilly ocean. South Africans weighed in on his insights.

"This isn't just about running": Man plans to run from Johannesburg to Cape Town in 30 days

People

3 months ago

Content creator Paki Lawu plans to run from Johannesburg to Cape Town in December 2026, embracing a challenging misogi journey that captivated South Africans.

Search for skilled South Africans: Australia and 4 other countries recruiting local talent

People

3 months ago

Pnet's latest report revealed the top countries hiring South African talent, highlighting engineering demands and technical skills amid global recruitment trends.

"That's very huge": Internet impressed as KwaZulu-Natal man finds 2.75m black mamba

People

3 months ago

A massive 2.75m black mamba was discovered in a KwaZulu-Natal home, sparking mixed reactions on social media. See how users responded to this stunning find.

"What a blessed girl": Internet stunned as mother breaks down spending R80k per month on daughter

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

South Africans reacted to a mother's revelation of spending R80 000 monthly on her daughter in a viral TikTok, sparking divided opinions on parenting and lifestyle.

"Felt like a true homecoming": Rachel Kolisi kicks off 'Falling Forward' roadshow in hometown

People

3 months ago

Rachel Kolisi's 'Falling Forward' roadshow began in her hometown, celebrating women through her poignant documentary and memoir, amid heartfelt community support.

"Was someone trying to be cutesy?": Checkers shopper finds 'loaded' gift card at store

People

3 months ago

A South African woman discovered a surprise R250 receipt on her Checkers gift card, sparking theories on social media about its mysterious origin.

"My mouth is watering": Internet wowed by UAE-based Afrikaner woman's classic SA iftar dishes

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

An Afrikaner woman in the UAE shares her successful iftar menu blending cultures with South African dishes, delighting her Emirati family and online viewers alike.

"Even AI feels our heartbreak": ChatGPT roasting Kaizer Chiefs humours South Africans

People

3 months ago

An AI model humorously explained why it wouldn’t let its 'children' support Kaizer Chiefs, highlighting the team's heart-wrenching trophy drought.

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