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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Kolisi divorce: Throwback video of Rachel talking about Siya being away for months splits SA

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Don't have basic home training": Student complains about messy roommates

People

10 months ago

"Is that a dog or tokoloshe?": Gayton McKenzie stunned after daughter pulls prank on him

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Love wins": Mzansi swoons after husband buys brand-new his and hers cars

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Learners are in good hands": Mzansi loves consumer studies teachers' style of teaching

People

10 months ago

"I feel slightly attacked": Mzansi peeps bust as 7 friends host 'ugly shoes' party

People

10 months ago

"Getting ready for festive": SA busts at Jive's non-alcoholic-labelled drinks

People

10 months ago

While at a local shop, a man shared that he saw non-alcoholic-labelled bottles of Jive cooldrink in the fridge. Online users laughed after seeing the flavours.

"What's the other R100k for?": SA sceptical after seeing R139k VW Beetle

People

10 months ago

A sales representative shared that a 1975 Volkswagen Beetle was up for sale, costing interested buyers R139 950. People thought the price was steep.

Siya Kolisi lookalike: Mzansi laughs after seeing the rugby star's 'twin'

People

10 months ago

A TikTok account shared a picture of Siya Kolisi's lookalike. A few members of the online community cracked jokes when they saw the side-by-side photos.

"I found 2 boyfriends": Woman shouts out her number to men on the freeway

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local woman shouted her number to two men sitting at the back of a bakkie on the freeway. Online users laughed at the interaction between the three.

"How are people expected to survive?": Retail cashier's salary breaks SA's heart

People

10 months ago

A TikTok content creator shared the payslip of a retail cashier working at a pharmacy-type store. Online users were disappointed to see the person's salary.

"Love doesn't ask how tall you are": Couple's height difference gets SA talking

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A man shared a picture of himself and his pregnant wife, who was much taller than he was. Some found the height difference comical and spread negativity.

"That's not godly": Internet busts after ZCC woman shares demands for future husband

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Zion Christian Church (ZCC) woman shared her demands for her future husband. Social media users laughed when they read the woman's expectations.

"Law is about growth": SA has split views after woman shows admitted attorney's salary

People

10 months ago

TikTokker Boni from Lifereset with Boni shared the payslip of an admitted attorney working as a conveyancer. The person's salary sparked mixed views.

"For medical purposes": SA relates as constipated woman uses KFC dunked wings as laxative

People

10 months ago

A local woman who felt constipated shared that she bought herself dunked wings from KFC to solve her stomach problem. Internet users related to her struggles.

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