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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"Isn't that Lusanda Mbane?": Mzansi curious after woman shows her 'mother' twerking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Obsessed with the transformation": Woman shares how hubby renovated abandoned house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Depends on the brand": Woman shares unexpected microwave cleaning hack

People

a year ago

"Jiva Sofia": SA impressed as man dances to amapiano remix of Sofia the First's theme song

People

a year ago

Durban drama: Shoppers go crazy seeing Jub Jub film 'Uyajola 9/9' at Gateway Mall

People

a year ago

"I nearly gave up": Young woman braids her own knotless boho braids, shares how long she took

People

a year ago

"Where are we partying this weekend?": Woman receives her 2-pot fund payout

People

a year ago

A young woman shared that she received her two-pot retirement funds, only waiting nine days since submitting her application. She received an amount after tax.

"Waist is snatched: Mzansi applauds determined woman for losing 18kg in over 100 days

People

a year ago

A young woman shared that she had lost 18 kilograms in five and a half months. Some of the weight she lost while participating in a fitness challenge.

"Struggled with ice": Man and friends fill 2 bakkies with R16k worth of alcohol

People

a year ago

A Gauteng man and his friends bought R16 000 worth of alcohol and stored it in two bakkies. People on the internet showed interest in their purchases.

"God came through": Woman, 19, and husband, 25, turn their RDP house into a loving home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 19-year-old woman and her 25-year-old husband bought themselves an RDP home to transform into a loving home. People congratulated the couple on their purchase.

"I wanted to go so badly:" Girl scares mom for not letting her go to Reed Dance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young girl shared how she pranked her mother, who didn't allow her to attend the Reed Dance. People online laughed after seeing what she had done.

"We are sleeping on Marabastad": SA after excited woman shows 2 stunning outfits from wholesaler

People

a year ago

A local content creator showed off two two-piece outfits she bought from a wholesaler in Marabastad, Pretoria. People online showed an interest in the garments.

"You pay for air for your tyres?": Locals surprised as American woman compares SA to USA

People

a year ago

An American woman who studied in South Africa shared a few comparisons between her country and South Africa. The differences surprised many people.

"Won for all of us": SA emotional after proud dad shows son's swimming victory after starting last

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A father shared a throwback video of his son's swimming victory. The boy started the race in last place but quickly caught up to his competitors, finishing first.

"Big and affordable": Woman plugs Checkers' cake, Mzansi has split views

People

a year ago

A young woman plugged South Africans with cakes she saw at Checkers. While some raved about the flavours, others thought the cakes were not worth the price.

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