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

2325 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"A red carpet viewing": Woman's dramatic funeral entrance stumps internet

People

a year ago

"He can go places": SA enjoys 'I Feel Good Kid' Desmond Koolen singing Afrikaans song

People

a year ago

"They said it was waterproof": Woman washes fiancé's 'dirty' PS5 controllers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"People don’t read descriptions": Internet laughs at woman's failed Temu lounge chair purchase

People

a year ago

"Injury on duty": Internet divided after domestic worker has failed skateboard moment

People

a year ago

"Can we call the SPCA?": Woman's frog, crocodile and fox meal disturbs internet

People

a year ago

"Red flags are there": Internet humoured as woman takes bae's phone while he showers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman couldn't help but laugh when she shared a video of herself taking her husband's phone while he was showering. The man chased her around the house.

"Now let's upgrade": Mzansi laughs as Australian woman tries SA slang

People

a year ago

An Australian comedian, Tanya Hennessy, shared a video of herself using South African slang after spending a week in the country. Her attempt amused locals.

"Bucket list idea": Man shares video of world's fastest zipline located in Mzansi

People

a year ago

A man shared a video of two brave women taking on the fastest zipline in the world, which is situated in South Africa. Many people shared they wouldn't attempt it.

"You broke my legs": Cape Town woman accuses influencer Zuki Lamani of hurting her, humours SA

People

a year ago

South African lifestyle content creator Zuki Lamani shared a video of her strange encounter with a Cape Town woman who accused her of hurting her.

"You look like your mom": Internet after Elon Musk's estranged daughter shares info about her mother

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Elon Musk's estranged daughter, Vivian Wilson, shared information about her mother after a TikTokker wondered if her mom was better than her dad.

"Good effort, wrong place": Mzansi debates man improving rural 1-room home's conditions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared how grateful she was that her boyfriend improved their home. However, the transformation had some people scratching their heads.

"The pastor left him": Internet laughs at alleged alligator attack during baptism

People

a year ago

When a pastor tried to baptise a congregant in a muddy lake, an alligator allegedly made its presence known to attack the people. App users couldn't help but laugh.

Act of love: Wimpy employee gets husband's surprise message delivered by strange woman

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A husband had a stranger deliver a message of love to his wife, who worked at Wimpy and did not expect the sweet gesture. People loved what he had done.

"An expensive baby girl": Housewife charges husband R67m to have 2nd child

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A housewife living in Dubai charged her husband millions of rands to have their second child. Some loved the gifts, while others thought they were unnecessary.

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