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

1682 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Does the government know?": Boys playing netball divide South Africans

People

26 days ago

"Copy and paste her prayers": South Africans congratulate Grace Mondlana on her R614k car

People

26 days ago

"Please add R1": Mom gives son R50 birthday gift, asks him to buy groceries

Family and Relationships

26 days ago

"Take us for a ride": Man spends R1.4k at popular retail store, shows bare fridge after shopping

People

26 days ago

Dolled-up granny, 71, nails Nicki Minaj pose challenge, stuns internet: "Who is this diva?"

People

26 days ago

"His English is somehow better": SA questions Jacob Zuma's education after seeing 1994 video

People

26 days ago

"Same price as a Lambo": SA stunned as teen arrives in multi-million-rand tractor at matric dance

People

27 days ago

A matriculant arrived at her matric dance in a multi-million-rand John Deere tractor. Many people applauded her confidence and pointed out the vehicle's price.

"Were you really in love?": SA questions Siya Kolisi's post-divorce behaviour

Family and Relationships

27 days ago

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi left many members of the online community questioning his post-divorce happiness after dancing and smiling to an upbeat song.

Gruesome attack survivor Alison Botha shares 2nd near-death experience: "I had to learn to walk"

People

27 days ago

Alison Botha, who was brutally attacked and left for dead, shared how she experienced another life-threatening situation, which forced her to relearn many things.

"How Wakanda sounds": South Africans enjoy isiZulu-speaking Florida man

People

27 days ago

A man from Florida in the United States uttered a few isiZulu phrases and impressed South African members of the online community. He also gave himself a local name.

"Craving his economy": South Africans choose which former president is more attractive

People

27 days ago

A X (formerly Twitter) user wanted to know from South Africans which of the two former democratically elected presidents they found more attractive.

"Can't wear my short shorts": Afrikaner man's cold-weather complaint humours South Africa

People

27 days ago

An Afrikaner man humorously complained about the cold weather South Africa is currently experiencing. Many social media users found the clip comical.

"Decided to snitch": Woman reports landlord to SARS for unreturned R8k rental deposit

People

28 days ago

A young woman in Johannesburg decided to report her landlord to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) when he did not give her R8 000 rental deposit.

"The car ran over my leg": Johannesburg woman shares alleged e-hailing robbery horror

People

28 days ago

A woman residing in Johannesburg shared her horrid experience driving with her e-hailing driver. The e-hailing service wrote to the woman requesting more details.

"It's very stupid": SA unsympathetic after woman breaks spine doing Nicki Minaj pose challenge

People

28 days ago

People were unsympathetic when a Russian influencer hopped onto the Nicki Minaj pose challenge but fell off her kitchen counter and broke her spine.

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