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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"Beef with the Big 5": Confused man breaks down Mzansi money slang

People

a year ago

"Till the wheels fall off": Female trucker shows video of what makes her happy

People

a year ago

"Can I join the crew?": SA loves woman's friends fighting to pay the bill

People

a year ago

"Such a blessing": SA loves woman's video of family praying over new car

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Teams party": Remote worker shares year-end function video, amuses Mzansi

People

a year ago

Matching Mercs: Du Plessis added to Kolisi-Etzebeth bromance with million-rand cars

People

a year ago

Cape Town SVNS vibes: 300 people dance at DHL Stadium to break amapiano dance world record

People

a year ago

300 people gathered at Cape Town's DHL Stadium for the HSBC SVNS tournament to break an amapiano dance world record. Dancer Justin de Nobrega led the group.

Sea you soon: 2 videos show Checkers Sixty60 jet skis, SA applauds marketing skills

People

a year ago

Two TikTok videos showed Checkers Sixty60-inspired jet skis taking on the waters in Cape Town. Social media users were impressed with the company's marketing skills.

"Working in retail is not nice": Woman shows her child's reaction on her day off, SA relates

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother who works in the retail industry shared a video of her daughter's reaction after seeing her on her day off. Online users felt they could relate.

"These memories will last forever": Teacher decorates class, surprises Grade 11s with party

People

a year ago

A young teacher decorated her classroom to surprise her Grade 11 register class with a party. Social media users adored the sweet woman's gesture.

"Make sure toenails are clipped": Indian woman shows funny 'Cash Kontant' dance tutorial

People

a year ago

A local content creator shared a video comically teaching TikTok users a dance tutorial for Focalistic's verse where he says "cash kontant" in Biri Marung.

Thieves in action: CCTV footage shows women slyly stealing shopper's purse

People

a year ago

CCTV footage showed thieves slyly working together to steal a woman's purse from her handbag while she shopped. Some people blamed the victim for the crime.

"That's not the way": SA not feeling man showing video of unique braai technique

People

a year ago

A man living in the Eastern Cape shared a video of his friends using a unique method to braai sausage, which many social media users found fault with.

"View once salary": Woman laughs at broke colleague after payday

People

a year ago

A young woman burst into laughter after sharing the amount of money her colleague had in their bank account after payday. The video humoured online users.

"Healthy working environment": SA amused by hospital staff goofing around in video

People

a year ago

A video showed female hospital staff members goofing around in the ward. The women showed their dance moves as they pushed the hospital's machinery.

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