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

1915 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Siya is such a wonderful human": SA loves old video of Kolisi dancing with boy

People

a year ago

"I decided to leave my province": Woman pursues dream job as safety officer

People

a year ago

"Good artwork": SA still admiring Zola 7's life-sized statue by Dr Lungelo Gumede

People

a year ago

"You're a natural blonde": Internet impressed with woman's R350 Shein wig

People

a year ago

"Coach of the season": SA enjoys video of Orlando Pirates' Jose Riveiro performing Zulu dance

People

a year ago

"Living my dream": Mzansi peeps show ama2k female truck driver love and support

People

a year ago

"I'm super lucky": Woman shows pops doting over her baby boy in wholesome video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A KwaZulu-Natal woman showed internet users her father's special bond with her baby boy. Several people adored the man's love for his grandchild.

"Which year was the video taken?": SA wonders about wedding giving vintage vibes

People

a year ago

A woman shared a video of a bride and her wedding party wearing modest attire that gave vintage vibes. Some people loved the theme, while others wondered about it.

"You have made us proud": SA congratulates woman flexing cool Prasa job

People

a year ago

A woman shared a video showing that she worked at Prasa. She hopped into the driver's compartment of the vehicle and received positive messages from the internet.

"Can I join next year?": SA intrigued as woman goes on road trip with internet strangers

People

a year ago

A young woman shared on TikTok that she went on a road trip with a group of women she met online. Her time with the ladies made other women want to join the fun.

"Had its days": Mzansi laughs at video showing taxi using hook latch to close sliding door

People

a year ago

A man in Cape Town showed a gaatjie closing a taxi's sliding door with a hook latch. Social media users couldn't help but laugh at the unique method.

"Hope it's a joke": Old video of Rachel Kolisi explaining wedding colours stuns Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A throwback video of Rachel Kolisi on her wedding day showed her explaining why her bridesmaids wore black dresses on her special day, surprising Mzansi.

"Same situation": SA laughs at unprepared university student praying before test

People

a year ago

A University of Venda student shared how she prepared herself for a test she hadn't studied for, which she would write the next day. Online users laughed.

"Why am I scared?": Mzansi busts as teacher shows Grade 9 pupils' 6 odd puppets

People

a year ago

A creative arts teacher showed the puppets her Grade 9 class made for one of their projects. Mzansi internet users laughed when they saw what the students had made.

"Bharata Natyam spin": Indian woman shows off traditional dance moves to Mnike

People

a year ago

A South African Indian woman showed traditional South Asian dance moves to an amapiano song. Online users loved the woman's spin on the song's choreography.

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