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

1447 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Our future presidents": Mzansi enjoys Christian school boys' war cry

Prepatory students from St David’s Marist Inanda in Sandton, Gauteng, shared their take on a school war cry. Online community members loved the performance.

"Do your homework": SA annoyed as US man shares some Afrikaans words' origins

An American man shared the origins of a few Afrikaans words. However, speakers of the language were annoyed with his explanation and pronunciation.

"He finished his plate": SA woman's US husband tries pap and vleis, meal confuses Mzansi

A South African woman shared that she made her American husband pap and vleis, which he said reminded him of mashed rice. The meal confused a few South Africans.

"He came back stronger": SA amazed seeing Riky Rick's lookalike working at Engen

A man in Gauteng surprised the online community when he showed the late rapper Riky Rick's lookalike working as a petrol attendant at an Engen garage.

"Where can I find them?": SA woman on a quest to find Khoisan people

A travel content creator shared that she was searching for members of the Khoisan community. After travelling to parts of Mzansi, she headed to another country.

"A rollercoaster of emotions": KZN couple represents SA at European Bowling Senior Championships

Briefly News spoke to KwaZulu-Natal couple Gita and Ravindh Soorajlal, who competed in and represented South Africa at the European Bowling Senior Championships.

"Can’t deal with this gentrification": SA upset as US man shows 'soft life' in Mzansi

An American musician showed how he lived the 'soft life' in South Africa. His TikTok video didn't sit well with many South African social media users.

"Our ancestors fought for freedom": Orania resident unpacks Afrikaners' history

A young woman from Orania shared the brief history of Afrikaners and how they fought for people's freedom 144 years ago. People appreciated the history lesson.

"Lil' Kendrick Lamar": Internet enjoys energetic little boy dancing to 'Not Like Us'

A little South African boy and members of the local dance crew Street Kings took to the streets to bust their moves to Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us'.

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