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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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“I'm also a doctor”: UCT medical students play Thabo and Nandipha for simulated case

People

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"Fire was 95% contained": Raging blaze threatens luxe homes in Cape Town

People

a month ago

Happy Springbok fan hands out drinks mid-traffic, amuses the internet: "We are a happy nation"

People

a month ago

"Is that racist?": Man shares method for choosing good boerewors, amuses South Africans

People

a month ago

"I'm so confused": South African Justin Bieber lookalike sounding like AKA stuns locals

People

a month ago

"Something is fishy": South Africans outraged after garage cashier allegedly fired for buying car

People

a month ago

"A special moment": Good Samaritan buys deaf man groceries, South Africans get emotional

People

a month ago

Keegan Gordon, a content creator known for helping others, bought groceries for a deaf man at a mall, touching hearts and leaving South Africans emotional.

"Gogo would hate me": Grandmother’s strict rules divide South Africans

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A young woman shared her grandmother's eight strict rules. Some online commentators found the gogo's rules strange, while others shared how it resonated with them.

"I could buy a house": Woman shows hospital bill after giving birth in America, internet stunned

People

a month ago

A Polish woman shared a breakdown of her shockingly high hospital bill after giving birth in America, leaving internet users stunned by the cost.

Man shows video of Tuks' 1st-years getting hazed, SA divided: "That's tradition right there"

People

a month ago

A University of Pretoria student shared a video showing Mopane Residence first-years running in their underwear during a hazing ritual, sparking debate.

"A rare find": Realtor shows stunning 3-bedroom home that costs less than a Golf R

People

a month ago

A South African real estate agent showcased a stunning three-bedroom home that costs less than the latest Golf R, sparking mixed reactions from social media users.

"Thought you were exaggerating": Woolworths' quality of eggs has man egg-static

People

a month ago

A local man shared his surprise over Woolworths’ egg quality after buying them with his credit card, revealing how his expectations were exceeded.

"Rugby ending wasn’t the end of my purpose": Former Bulls player becomes award-winning entrepreneur

People

a month ago

Kyle Meadows, a 24-year-old from Pretoria, turned from a professional rugby player to an award-winning businessman. Now he helps the community thrive.

"Redeemed my loyalty vouchers": Mother impressively pays R80 for R229 Panarottis bill

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A local woman used a Panarottis loyalty voucher to pay R80 instead of R229 for her meal, sparking curiosity online about how the bill was reduced.

"Putting us on blast": South Africa stunned as US woman reacts to alleged human placenta seller

People

a month ago

An American woman reacted to the shocking news of a Mpumalanga hospital worker allegedly in possession of human placentas, leaving South Africans embarrassed.

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