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

1490 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Police don't get paid enough": SA watches TikTok video of SAPS cop's busy day

People

17 hours ago

"I want my illegal parcel": Afrikaner woman trolls 'customs' scammer

People

22 hours ago

"Look at the condition": Man accuses local retailer of selling him fake leather jacket

People

22 hours ago

"And the electricity?": Mzansi divided over woman's homemade clothes dryer

People

a day ago

"Is this AI hair?": Korean pupil humorously questions South African teacher's wig

People

a day ago

"NSFAS aren’t angels": Man points out 'red flags' in bursary agreement, divides SA

People

a day ago

"Rachel lookalike": SA mistakes blonde woman with Siya Kolisi at airport for ex-wife

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

Rugby star Siya Kolisi was seen at the airport with a blonde woman who resembled his ex-wife, businesswoman Rachel Kolisi. Locals pointed out who it was.

"Minister of enjoyment": Woman grooves with 'dancing' giraffe

People

2 days ago

While at the Lion and Safari Park in Gauteng, a young woman showed what looked like a giraffe dancing. Internet users enjoyed the fun TikTok video.

"It's a privilege": Grateful Cape Town woman happily shares homeless shelter experience

People

2 days ago

A grateful Cape Town mother shared her experience staying in a homeless shelter with her children, inspiring social media users to appreciate the little things.

"It's been a journey": Entrepreneur, 16, becomes Miss Teen Grand SA finalist

Women Empowerment

3 days ago

16-year-old KwaZulu-Natal-born entrepreneur Enhle Mdakane aims to inspire as a finalist for the Miss Teen Grand South Africa 2025 pageant competition.

"The bathroom is something to behold": Woman shows 12 Apostles Hotel's presidential suite

People

3 days ago

A woman gave South Africans a peek of the presidential suite at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, based in Camps Bay, Cape Town. Some weren't fans of the decor.

"I wouldn't have paid": SA laughs after e-hailing driver asks passenger to drive

People

3 days ago

A Cape Town woman en route to the airport shared that she went from being a passenger to an e-hailing driver after her driver asked her to get behind the wheel.

"Ziya's effect is showing": SA cheers unemployed man's life glow-up after dumping girlfriend

Family and Relationships

6 days ago

A TikTok content creator, Khotso 'Caliva' Makoloane, showed how he got his life glow-up after dumping his girlfriend. Many people applauded his efforts.

"It's a weird experience": Asian woman talks about first night in South Africa, locals confused

People

6 days ago

A solo traveller shared what it was like being an Asian woman in South Africa and feeling like the odd one out. Her 'weird' experience confused locals.

"Wasting food": Mzansi questions Johannesburg woman's spaghetti with amasi meal

People

7 days ago

A young Johannesburg content creator shared how she made her spaghetti with amasi meal. The unusual food combination divided local social media users.

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