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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"How do we apply?": SA interested after woman shows Eskom's bursary allowance

People

a year ago

"She blocked my number": Woman shares personal shopper bought 'Nine' clogs instead of Nike shoes

People

a year ago

"Helps me stick to the plan": Single mom shares detailed September budget

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Can't compete with that": SA to man seeing crush dropped off in lux whip at res

People

a year ago

"In his era of happiness": Woman shows little boy sleeping with a smile after eating cake

People

a year ago

"7de Laan": SA busts after man shares comical clip having lunch with Afrikaans bae and her mom

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Zero deductions, how?": SA shows interest in local's R560k Saudi Arabian salary

People

a year ago

Boni from Lifereset with Boni showed online users the salary of a South African working in Saudi Arabia. The person earned over half a million rand monthly.

"What about fuel?": Mzansi curious after woman breaks down Kruger National Park trip cost

People

a year ago

A local woman went to Kruger National Park and shared with people how much the trip cost her. She included toll gate prices and accommodation, among other things.

"Vast collection": Woman plugs shoppers with quality discounted Zara clothing

People

a year ago

A young woman plugged people in Cape Town with a store that sells affordable Zara clothing. People in the TikTok video's comments showed interest in the items.

"Prices are good": Man surprises family with 1-metre roti gatsby, interests food lovers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Cape Town man bought a metre-long steak roti gatsby, surprising his family members with the length. Online users showed interest in the meal, which cost R240.

"My mother isn't rich": Boy thanks mom for giving him the best possible life

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young boy on TikTok expressed his appreciation for his mother, who he said was not rich. She made sure she could get him luxury items and ensured his well-being.

"Thank you, Checkers": Grateful university student gifted bag of freebies from supermarket

People

a year ago

A university student shared that she received a few free groceries from Checkers. Other students wondered how she managed to get the items free of charge.

"Dog has weird ears": Mzansi cracks jokes after woman shows man walking his ram

People

a year ago

A young woman shared a video on TikTok of a man casually walking his ram on the beach. The farm animal wore a collar and leash as the man guided it back to the car.

"Neater than some people's fancy houses": Mzansi compliments white woman giving a tour of her shack

People

a year ago

A white South African woman took people online on a tour of her shack. In the comments section, social media users shared their compliments and praise.

"Don't look like your troubles": SA applauds smartly-dressed man showing life in his 1-room shack

People

a year ago

A well-dressed man showed people how he lived in his one-room shack. People online loved how clean his humble home was and that he took pride in it.

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