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

1711 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Don't lose hope": Woman shows industrial psychology degree, now works at PEP, SA provides support

People

a year ago

"The worst quality": Woman shows condition of R800 jacket from popular fashion store

People

a year ago

"This is ubuntu": Barber holds child, helps mom who can't afford daycare

People

a year ago

"Black excellence": Local app creator driving R1M Mustang in KZN, wows Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Does it boil water by itself?" Woman pretends to buy R700 water bottle, price baffles Mzansi

People

a year ago

"Excluding meat": Woman shares massive 'R12,000' Makro grocery haul for family of 4

People

a year ago

"Go-karting kaKwid": Woman shows roofless car spotted in kasi, confuses Mzansi

People

a year ago

A Renault Kwid without a roof casually drove in a Cape Town kasi. The car, driven by an adult man, transported a few children who were happy to drive in it.

"So smooth with it": Schoolkids nail dance routine, SA applauds their talent

People

a year ago

A few learners from Yamiez School of Arts in the Eastern Cape stunned people online, including dancer Kamo Mphela, when they shared a video of their dance routine.

"We have lost the spirit of ubuntu": Man's fainting prank on shoppers backfires

People

a year ago

A man walked in a busy mall and pretended to faint. Many people passed him as he lay on the ground. Online users were surprised by the lack of ubuntu.

"Nando's is traumatised": Mzansi questions random chicken as kids groove at school

People

a year ago

A group of high school boys wearing wigs and skirts danced on a roof and even brought a chicken with them to school to entertain a crowd of their peers below them.

"Party ended before it even started": Woman's lux balloon filled with money floats away

People

a year ago

A woman shared a video of someone losing a balloon filled with money. People felt for the woman and hoped the money would float to someone who needed it more.

"Only in South Africa": Checkers Sixty60 driver escorts trolley back to store, Mzansi laughs

People

a year ago

A woman showed how a Checkers Sixty60 driver escorted an empty trolley back to the store. People laughed and giving the driver his flowers for his efforts.

Fashion flop?: Man compares SA Olympic team's Opening Ceremony uniforms to FNB interns

People

a year ago

A man shared his thoughts about the South African Olympic team's Opening Ceremony uniform. He noted that the outfits made them look like FNB interns.

"Be kind to one another": Woman shows her sweet act for cashier's birthday

People

a year ago

A young woman shared a clip of her random act of kindness. She brought a cashier, who was celebrating her birthday, a bouquet and a box of chocolates.

"Your mom has patience": Daughter pulls hilarious scholarship prank on mother, gets SA laughing

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared an old video of herself pranking her mother into thinking she was applying for a scholarship. People applauded the mother's patience.

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