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

1508 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Works for the government": Woman shows graphic designer's payslip, high salary surprises SA

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"I learned so much": Dutch woman stays in Mzansi township, shares her experience

People

4 months ago

"R34k per week": Woman shows South African boilermaker's wages in Australia

People

4 months ago

"New fear unlocked": SA stunned as Johannesburg CBD thieves cut hole in woman's bag

People

4 months ago

"Sho bafanas": Kid influencer's spin on 'Not Like Us' choreography wows SA

People

4 months ago

"Make a statue of him": SA mourns death of Skabenga, KZN's most spoiled cat

People

4 months ago

"Should I buy property?": US man calls R55m Cape Town mansion cheap, angers Mzansi

People

4 months ago

An American man angered South African social media users when he described a R55 million mansion as "cheap." The massive home was larger than a basketball court.

"Only way to start the day": Adoptive mom shows Afrikaans prayer with daughter

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A local mother shared how she and her adopted daughter started their day with an Afrikaans prayer. Many online community members loved their bond.

"There's more to delete": Woman gets rid of over 1,000 pictures of ex, SA shows support

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A woman shared on social media that she finally deleted over 1,000 pictures of her ex, who she dated for three years. People online showed her support.

"I thought it's an official job": US man surprised to see car guards outside SA

People

4 months ago

An American man travelling to an East African country was surprised to see car guards as he thought it was only in South Africa where the informal job took place.

"It's just the truth": Gauteng teacher shares why she quit her job, other educators relate

People

4 months ago

A Gauteng-based teacher shared why she decided to quit the profession. The reasons she listed for her departure resonated with other local educators.

"Effortless dancing": Vibrant local school learners' moves entertain Mzansi

People

4 months ago

An Instagram video showed a group of schoolchildren gathering outside to show off their funky dance moves. Mzansi online users were thoroughly entertained.

"I expected more": SA stunned seeing KZN school Departmental Head's salary shown by content creator

People

4 months ago

Boni from Lifereset with Boni shared what a KwaZulu-Natal school Departmental Head earned. Many online community members thought the person would have earned more.

"A lush oasis": Afrikaner proudly shows difference in Orania in the 1970s vs now

People

4 months ago

An Afrikaner X user shared pictures showing what Orania looked like in the 1970s compared to now. Some people applauded the town's growth, while others laughed.

"It's painful": Man shows heartbreaking chat between brothers about having different fathers

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A young man shared a screenshot of a heartbreaking WhatsApp conversation between two brothers talking about not having the same father. Mzansi showed their support.

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