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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"People are delusional": Students share majors and expected salaries, SA doubts

People

11 months ago

"There's chemistry there": Zulu woman sokkies with Afrikaans man, video wows SA

People

11 months ago

"Feeding my cravings": Woman spends R440 on 3 luxury items at Woolworths

People

11 months ago

"Blessed to have her": Daughter buys 50 gifts for mother's 50th birthday, Mzansi loves the video

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Who were you cooking?": Woman leaves witchcraft for God, video amazes internet

People

11 months ago

"Quite the opposite": Student shows lecturer in class vs on TikTok, internet in stitches

People

11 months ago

"Look at me": Woman jokingly complains about men in bakkie not staring into her soul

People

11 months ago

A woman comically complained about men at the back of a bakkie who didn't look at her and stare into her soul. Social media users jokingly consoled the woman.

"Too smooth": Madalas steal the show with their dance moves, SA loves it

People

11 months ago

Five older gentlemen showed their dance moves in a TikTok dance challenge. People online expressed their thoughts on the madalas' dancing skills.

"He's back from making money to clear my carts": Daughter comically welcomes dad home

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A young woman on TikTok shared a funny video with app users showing how she welcomed her father home. She was ready for her dad to clear her carts.

"Born to be a groovist": Gogo effortlessly jives to Ama Gear, Mzansi loves it

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A local grandmother danced to the local track Ama Gear in a TikTok video. Online community members loved that the gogo could happily express herself through dance.

Man plugs SA with 5 remote job websites, internet shows interest: "How do I apply?"

People

11 months ago

A young man shared with South Africans websites that offer remote job opportunities. The list intrigued a few social media users, while others shared their troubles.

"I love our country": Internet gushes as woman shows video of safari tour guides

People

11 months ago

A young woman shared a video showing her safari tour guides participating in a TikTok trend. People online loved that she showed a part of Mzansi's diversity.

"Vine snakes are becoming active": Snake expert Nick Evans shows picture of cheeky rescue

People

11 months ago

Nick Evans, a Durban-based snake rescuer, shared that he caught a cheeky vine snake in Westville and provided information about this venomous reptile.

"Ramaphosa changed things": Man showing R150 grocery haul accused of lying

People

11 months ago

A man on TikTok said he only paid R150 for his grocery items while shopping at Shoprite. Many people expressed disbelief and scepticism about the price.

"Simplicity is key": Video of girl struggling to walk in feathery dress at prom splits internet

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video showed a girl at prom wearing a unique silver and white feathery dress. However, she struggled to walk in the outfit. People had mixed reviews.

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