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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"Keep working hard": SA supports stressed girl showing herself at the start of matric vs now

People

a year ago

"More to SA than Cape Town": Woman goes on solo trip to luxurious Limpopo hidden gem

People

a year ago

"Taxman doesn't play": Mzansi stunned after woman shows junior town planner's payslip

People

a year ago

"Ministers need to eat": SA has split views after woman shows high tax on 2-pot fund

People

a year ago

"That's a lawsuit": SA feels sick after customer shows rat chopped up in bread

People

a year ago

"Apply for debt review": Mzansi surprised after man shows less than R500 net pay after deductions

People

a year ago

"Teach me your ways": SA surprised after woman pays R66 for customs on R2.8k Shein order

People

a year ago

A young woman shared with online users that she paid R66 in customs for her R2 800 Shein order. Many people wondered how she managed to pay such a low fee.

"Earning more than graduates": SA after woman shows Grade B security officer's payslip

People

a year ago

A TikTokker named Boni showed people online what a Grade B security officer working at a National Key Point earns in South Africa. The salary surprised many.

"Will join you soon": SA reacts to woman paying off account after 8 years, destroys her card

People

a year ago

After having an account with a store for eight years, a young woman shared that she paid it off, celebrating her financial freedom by destroying her card.

"Couple with a vision": SA congratulates Checkers workers upgrading from shack to brick home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A couple working at Checkers shared they upgraded from living in a shack to a sturdy brick home. Social media users sent them congratulatory messages.

"Understand the feeling": SA laughs as man sleeps with bow and arrow in garage protecting luxury car

People

a year ago

A successful man comically slept on the garage floor in front of his multimillion-rand car with a bow and arrow. Some laughed, while others felt they could relate.

"Check the real price": Woman shades Mr Price for marking up clothing item

People

a year ago

A woman shopping at Mr Price was disappointed that the store marked up one of their garments. Online users shared that marking up items was a regular occurrence.

"Let me run to my cart": Mzansi after woman shows Shein's R173 Steve Madden bag

People

a year ago

A woman spotted a Steve Madden retailing for R173 while shopping on the popular online store Shein. People expressed interest in the fashion item.

“Another night in a tent”: Man alleges mother kicked him, bae, baby out the house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man claimed that his mother kicked him, his girlfriend and his child out of their house. The little family had to buy themselves a tent for shelter.

"Jumpscare": Woman gives teaching a chance and shows she deals with 'devils', SA busts

People

a year ago

A Cape Town woman shared that she decided to give teaching a chance. However, she discovered that interacting with high school learners was a pain.

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