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

2325 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"I never believed I could ever win": KZN mom claims massive R107m lotto jackpot

People

a year ago

"Very dangerous": SA has chest pains as worker casually holds puff adder

People

a year ago

"What are your qualifications?": Mzansi curious after man, 24, flexes R84k salary

People

a year ago

"Beautiful before and after": Mzansi falls in love with girl's matric dance makeup transformation

People

a year ago

"Open a spaza": SA laughs after student asks dad for exam package, gets bulk items

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Unique and refreshing": SA adores video of girl wearing anime-inspired matric dance dress

People

a year ago

"They are treasures": SA's hearts melt after woman shows parents' bond with son

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared a video of her parents spending time with her baby boy. The video melted hearts and had people sharing similar adorable stories.

"Gosh, her gold eyes": Mzansi gushes over Lady Amar's baby sister attending matric dance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Lady Amar shared a video of her younger sister heading to her matric dance with her partner. People online flooded the comments with compliments.

"The taxi is accurate": Mzansi laughs after comedians show how people shop with trolleys as drivers

People

a year ago

Two comedians in Checkers showed how people would shop if they were stereotypical drivers on the road. Online users laughed and shared how they could relate.

"9-5 can never give you such": Mzansi surprised after man shows Venda's massive mansions

People

a year ago

A man shared a video showing the massive mansions in Venda, Limpopo. Some loved the homes, while others questioned how people could afford such renovations.

"Immaculate purchase": Woman gets emotional after buying new Volkswagen, Mzansi moved

People

a year ago

A car dealership shared a video of a woman getting emotional after buying a brand-new Volkswagen. Social media users praised the man in the clip for his support.

"Pandas from Shein": Internet jokes after zoo visitor wants money back after seeing 'pandas' barking

People

a year ago

A zoo visitor in China was furious and demanded their money back after seeing fake pandas in an enclosure. Internet users cracked jokes about the animals.

Special delivery: Cape Town students arrive in Takealot boxes to matric ball

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showed two students rocking up to their matric dance in a Takealot truck and boxes. People applauded the students' creativity and uniqueness.

"Dough was burnt": SASKO reacts to 2nd woman claiming she found a rodent in her bread

People

a year ago

Briefly News contacted SASKO for a comment regarding the second woman, based in Gauteng, who claimed to have found a rodent in the last slice of her bread.

"Dubai could never": Mzansi intrigued after woman shows stunning hidden gem in Knysna

People

a year ago

A travel account on TikTok showed app users a gorgeous holiday home in Knysna, Western Cape. People loved the place and said Dubai couldn't compete.

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