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

1447 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Is he still with us?": SA surprised at pantsula dancers using man as skipping rope

A woman shared a TikTok video of pantsula dancers using another man as a skipping rope. Many online community members expressed their shock in the comments.

"South African songs that hit differently": UK man's song choices surprise Mzansi

A young man from the United Kingdom shared a list of four South African songs he thought "hit differently." Locals appreciated his love for Mzansi music.

"Not a cheap paradise": US woman advises Americans to be mindful when visiting SA

An American woman advised other Americans to be mindful of locals when travelling to South Africa. Her comments were met with positivity and gratitude.

"Must I still give cows?": Afrikaner's vegan lobola question has SA in stitches

Afrikaner content creator Rian van Skaap had a comical question about lobola and veganism when someone said they had a beautiful daughter for him to date.

"Is that a garage door?": SA surprised at woman's unique R3.3k Takealot mattress

A local woman showed people online the R3,300 mattress she bought from Takealot, which may have confused her. People instructed her on what to do.

"The poor animals": Unexpected scenes at Pretoria Zoo disturb South Africans

A TikTok video showing many visitors at Pretoria Zoo disappointed local members of the online community, given how the people treated the facility.

"Message to Charlize Theron": Afrikaans woman comically practises to become American refugee

An Afrikaans-speaking woman shared with South Africans that she was practising to become an American refugee, leaving the internet bursting with laughter.

"Kgotsong": Internet loves ZCC woman living her best life in the United Kingdom

A woman from the Zion Christian Church, also known as the ZCC, shared that she travelled to the United Kingdom where she saw some famous monuments.

"Works for the government": Woman shows graphic designer's payslip, high salary surprises SA

Content creator Boni Xaba shared what a graphic designer working for the government earned every month. The salary surprised online community members.

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