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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"Resign with immediate effect": Internet after domestic worker shows what she has to deal with

People

a year ago

"This is scary": Internet confused after seeing Zendaya's exact lookalike

People

a year ago

"Only temporary": Internet comforts finance graduate working as a domestic worker

People

a year ago

"My poor babies": Teacher shows pupil's desperate note about marking their work

People

a year ago

"Wise spending": SA comments on student's massive R2 500 monthly grocery haul

People

a year ago

"Age means nothing": Mzansi congratulates 23-year-old woman for buying a site

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Took a leap of faith": Woman buys small Coach bag from Shein, slapped with R1k customs

People

a year ago

A woman shared that she bought herself a small Coach bag from Shein. Some people adored the bag's look, and others shared their experiences buying from Shein.

"Wife allowance": Woman shows off her massive stack of cash from her husband

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shared that she received a wife allowance from her husband, who has a side hustle. People tried to guess how much money she had.

"Adds insult to injury": SA laughs at driver covered in paint after Polo and BMW 'accident'

People

a year ago

A local DJ was covered in paint while standing next to a Polo and BMW involved in an accident. However, it could have been a shoot for a music video.

"I'm in disbelief": Woman shows R380 Takealot blender she ordered vs what she got

People

a year ago

A young woman shared on TikTok that she ordered a R380 blender from Takealot. However, she did not receive the blender she ordered from the online store.

"I had to thank her": Woman gifts sister expensive sneakers for looking after her daughter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A grateful woman decided to buy her sister a pair of expensive sneakers as a way to thank her for looking after her daughter while she had to work.

"Should be illegal": SA on Checkers increasing croissant loaves price after woman's video goes viral

People

a year ago

A woman shared that the price of Checkers' croissant loaves increased after her video about it reached over 300 000 views. People shared her frustrations.

"Gave me goosebumps": Mzansi praises learner after brilliant Afrikaans speech goes viral

People

a year ago

A high school learner named Mpumi Rakhudu inspired South Africans with his Afrikaans speech. People online applauded the young man and found his speech inspiring.

"We don't play here": Man deals with determined phone scammer by using kitchen utensils

People

a year ago

A young man showed people what he did when a scammer called his phone. Online users laughed in the comment section and spoke about the scammer's patience.

"Who's the mother?": SA has questions for tearful man, 56, holding firstborn child

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 56-year-old man shared that he recently welcomed his first child. Social media users shared well wishes while also adding humour in the comments.

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