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

Author's articles

"Get life cover for them": Internet laughs after man hides 2 snakes in trash, frightens workers

People

11 months ago

"Having faith in the 2-pot system": Woman left with R7 after paying debts

People

11 months ago

"No, my sister": SA has split views after woman eats with hands at restaurant

People

11 months ago

"He's a public figure": Woman lands in ambulance after giving ex a 2nd chance

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"I won't say I'm rich": Man talks to Google on smart TV, video has SA laughing

People

11 months ago

"Does wonders": Woman with beautiful afro shows love for favourite affordable hair product

People

11 months ago

"That storm dealt with us": Gents' camp ruined by windy weather, video makes SA bust

People

11 months ago

A man shared a video of a group of men struggling to hold their tent down thanks to a storm. People online cracked jokes about the unfortunate situation.

"I was lekker warm": Siya Kolisi recalls the time Eben Etzebeth saved him from angry soccer fans

People

11 months ago

Springboks captain Siya Kolisi shared a story about rugby player Eben Etzebeth saving him from angry soccer fans at a match between Liverpool and Chelsea.

"I quit": Johannesburg man uses toilet paper to write resignation letter, internet loves idea

People

11 months ago

A man shared that he used toilet paper to write his resignation letter. Social media users loved the man's unique and innovative approach to quitting his job.

"It's tough": Man shows banged-up Merc at petrol station, internet cracks jokes

People

11 months ago

A man shared a video of a Mercedes-Benz at a petrol station, looking like it was in a car accident. People on the internet laughed at the vehicle's condition.

"2-Year-old's toy": Mzansi laughs after man unveils iPhone bought from Temu, shows what he got

People

11 months ago

A young man claimed to have bought an iPhone from Temu. However, what he supposedly ordered was not what he received, and people laughed at the purchase.

"Supposed to be R60": Woman shares roommate accidentally bought R600 airtime

People

11 months ago

A young woman shared that her roommate accidentally bought herself R600 airtime instead of R60. People in the comment section shared similar stories.

"That's a bargain": Mzansi surprised to see Kwid sold for R21k at auction

People

11 months ago

People were surprised that a motorist paid R21 000 for a Renault Kwid at an auction in Kempton Park, Gauteng. They hoped to score the same affordable deal.