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

1598 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

Author's articles

"That's so cool": South Africans congratulate 16-year-old helicopter pilot

2 hours ago

"So lekker to pop in": Cape Town mayor visits popular 56-year-old gatsby shop

3 hours ago

"I'm not complaining": Tired Afrikaner farmer in America jokes about why he can't stop working

6 hours ago

"Also don't taste the same": Man shows 2l Coca-Cola bottle differences in Western Cape and Gauteng

8 hours ago

"South Africa is not a place": American woman shares incredible benefits of being in Mzansi

10 hours ago

"Does the government know?": Boys playing netball divide South Africans

a day ago

"Copy and paste her prayers": South Africans congratulate Grace Mondlana on her R614k car

a day ago

Local influencer Grace Mondlana proudly drove her brand-new Haval H6 for the first time, receiving congratulatory messages from fans and online users.

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

a day ago

A Cape Town man visited a well-known retail store, Woolworths, and spent R1 400 on groceries. He was shocked to find his fridge nearly empty after shopping.

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

a day ago

A 71-year-old content creator successfully completed the viral Nicki Minaj pose challenge. Online community members shared how impressed they were.

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

a day ago

South Africans questioned former president Jacob Zuma's educational background after watching a video of him articulating the issues that oppressed people faced.

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

2 days ago

A matriculant arrived at her matric dance in a multi-million-rand John Deere tractor. Many people applauded her confidence and pointed out the vehicle's price.

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

2 days ago

Alison Botha, who was brutally attacked and left for dead, shared how she experienced another life-threatening situation, which forced her to relearn many things.

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

2 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.