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

1604 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

Author's articles

"Take us for a ride": Man spends R1.4k at popular retail store, shows bare fridge after shopping

People

3 days ago

Dolled-up granny, 71, nails Nicki Minaj pose challenge, stuns internet: "Who is this diva?"

People

3 days ago

"His English is somehow better": SA questions Jacob Zuma's education after seeing 1994 video

People

3 days ago

"Same price as a Lambo": SA stunned as teen arrives in multi-million-rand tractor at matric dance

People

4 days ago

"Were you really in love?": SA questions Siya Kolisi's post-divorce behaviour

Family and Relationships

4 days ago

Gruesome attack survivor Alison Botha shares 2nd near-death experience: "I had to learn to walk"

People

4 days ago

"How Wakanda sounds": South Africans enjoy isiZulu-speaking Florida man

People

4 days ago

A man from Florida in the United States uttered a few isiZulu phrases and impressed South African members of the online community. He also gave himself a local name.

"Craving his economy": South Africans choose which former president is more attractive

People

4 days ago

A X (formerly Twitter) user wanted to know from South Africans which of the two former democratically elected presidents they found more attractive.

"Can't wear my short shorts": Afrikaner man's cold-weather complaint humours South Africa

People

4 days ago

An Afrikaner man humorously complained about the cold weather South Africa is currently experiencing. Many social media users found the clip comical.

"Decided to snitch": Woman reports landlord to SARS for unreturned R8k rental deposit

People

5 days ago

A young woman in Johannesburg decided to report her landlord to the South African Revenue Service (SARS) when he did not give her R8 000 rental deposit.

"The car ran over my leg": Johannesburg woman shares alleged e-hailing robbery horror

People

5 days ago

A woman residing in Johannesburg shared her horrid experience driving with her e-hailing driver. The e-hailing service wrote to the woman requesting more details.

"It's very stupid": SA unsympathetic after woman breaks spine doing Nicki Minaj pose challenge

People

5 days ago

People were unsympathetic when a Russian influencer hopped onto the Nicki Minaj pose challenge but fell off her kitchen counter and broke her spine.

"What about Tshiamo?": SA reacts as 2nd boy requests Uncle Waffles as matric dance partner

People

5 days ago

A learner publicly asked Uncle Waffles to be his partner for his matric dance. However, there is another teen who also wants the record producer to accompany him.

I wasted my money": Man reviews disastrous Johannesburg Women’s Day concert

People

5 days ago

A local content creator reviewed the Women’s Day Celebration and highlighted the issues the event faced at DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.