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

1873 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"I've entered my luxury era": Businesswoman spends R13.4k on lavish towels

People

7 hours ago

"It doesn't make sense": Johannesburg woman vents about R6k electricity bill

People

9 hours ago

"Ice cold arrival": South Africans wowed as father shows son's matric dance ice cream truck entrance

Family and Relationships

9 hours ago

"Proud of my ancestors": Coloured woman breaks down 4 markers in her ancestry DNA results

Family and Relationships

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"Not in the budget": New Springbok Cape Town retail store has Mzansi wondering about prices

People

19 hours ago

"Price will obviously differ": Woman quoted R13k for curtains, finds affordable alternative

People

22 hours ago

"Don't you use coupons?": South Africans curious about H-2A farmer's expensive Walmart trip

Family and Relationships

a day ago

An Afrikaner farmer with an H-2A visa shopped for groceries at Walmart and showed South Africans how expensive groceries were in the United States.

"Inflation, when I catch you": 1994 till slip grocery prices stun woman

People

a day ago

A South African woman, Asanda Ndlovu, shares a 1994 till slip showing shocking grocery prices that will make you rethink inflation and cost of living changes.

"Dream big, work hard": Reddam House learners bag global scholarship and theatre wins

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a day ago

Reddam House learners Lunga Gqomo and Nala Motha achieved success in the arts. Lunga earned a scholarship to a top NYC academy, and Nala starred in a major musical.

"We're going to the Cape Flats": Generous UK man donates Shoprite items to the community

People

a day ago

A generous UK content creator visited the Cape Flats, donating Shoprite items to the community. His act of kindness captured the hearts of South Africans online.

"South Africa will never leave them": Top countries for South African emigrants stun locals

People

a day ago

Over a million South Africans emigrated in 2024, with the top country being the United Kingdom, with 245 446 South African emigrants, leaving locals stunned.

"Never experienced such professionalism": Woman praises SAPS officer's swift service after phone theft

People

a day ago

A Cape Town woman was thoroughly impressed with the service she received from SAPS officers when her iPhone was stolen and sent a special shout-out to one of them.

"Heaven's finally approved": First graduate in family celebrates breaking generational curses

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

A young and proud graduate shared on her TikTok account that she broke generational curses when she became the first in her family to obtain a degree.

"I'm not really bothered": South African-British woman loses one of her passports on plane

People

2 days ago

A popular South African-British content creator, UK Thanos, shared that she lost one of her passports on a flight from Türkiye. Her demeanour amused online users.

"One step at a time": Retail worker flaunts home achievements thanks to 'small salary'

People

2 days ago

A young woman shared a TikTok video showing how she improved her home with her 'small salary.' Online community members were impressed by her achievements.

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