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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Rhino rescue: Orphaned calf undergoes life-saving surgery at UP vet hospital

People

a year ago

"Chicken toes": Man shows America selling tiny R65 walkie talkies, internet laughs

People

a year ago

"I don't believe you": Eben Etzebeth jokingly denies 'threatening' Sacha

People

a year ago

"What a career": SA applauds Springboks' Rene Naylor leaving team after 16 years

People

a year ago

"So many of us experience injustice": Rachel Kolisi gets emotional in 16 Days of Activism video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"I don't want it, I need it": SA gushes as woman shows Mr Price's R170 Tyla T-shirt

People

a year ago

"I want it to be a million": Large bank figure confuses woman, video intrigues SA

People

a year ago

A local woman showed internet users the available balance in a Standard Bank account as she needed help reading the large sum of money, thinking it was millions.

"Limpopo is too hot": Man turns bakkie into pool to deal with heatwave in video

People

a year ago

A man in Limpopo decided to enjoy himself in the back of a bakkie, which had been turned into a swimming pool to help overcome an intense heatwave.

"Imagine putting some avo in there": American reviews liver-filled vetkoek

People

a year ago

An American woman shared with online users that she tried a vetkoek filled with chunky liver. The unusual food combination surprised South Africans.

"Sir is over them": SA busts at video of fed-up teacher seeing care-free pupils dance into class

People

a year ago

A local woman shared a video of two primary school children dancing into a classroom, showing no fear as they busted silly moves in front of teachers.

"Someone tag England": Video edit of Cheslin Kolbe stepping England player has SA cracking jokes

People

a year ago

Rugby superstar Cheslin Kolbe dominated the field in a match between the Springboks and England, inspiring someone to make an amusing video edit of his talents.

"Sounds fluent": SA loves Jesse Kriel even more after Springbok speaks Xhosa

People

a year ago

Springbok star Jesse Kriel spoke in isiXhosa when assistant coach Mzwandile Stick interviewed him after the team's victory at the Autumn Nations Series.

Sharing a bed with Cape cobra: Snake handlers catch highly venomous snake under pillows

People

a year ago

A Western Cape-based snake handler shared a video of himself removing a highly venomous Cape cobra underneath pillows on a homeowner's bed and placing it in a tube.

"Took me off guard": Woman 'ugly cries' after partner pops the question

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local content creator shared that her boyfriend proposed to her in a romantic setting, which made her shed a few tears. The woman said it caught her off guard.

"Mom is ageing like fine wine": SA loves woman showing family's 20-year glow-up

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 20-year-old South African woman showed people what her mother and father looked like since welcoming her into the world. However, the mother stole the show.

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