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 would've passed out": SA has chills after man wearing plakkies catches frog-swallowing Cape cobra

People

a year ago

"I would leave": Mzansi angry after disobedient pupils forced to cut their hair

People

a year ago

"What is this setup?": Friends watch girly show and eat dry cornflakes instead of talking to girls

People

a year ago

"I'm trying this": Woman shows SA how to keep a mop clean, white and smelling fresh

People

a year ago

"High school is so harsh": Pupil sits in bathroom during lunch break, SA shows support

People

a year ago

"Cries in Huawei": Woman plugs SA with McDonald's app's affordable promo

People

a year ago

"That smile says it all": Sweet strangers calm woman's crying daughter at restaurant

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother shared that while at a restaurant, her daughter cried and caused a scene at the establishment and later received attention from two kind strangers.

"I need to hear him flirt": Mzansi laughs after man shares Afrikaans is his love language

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African content creator asked a stranger what he defines as his love language. The young man comically replied his love language was Afrikaans.

"Giving H&M Home": Woman's PEP Home finds have SA ready to spend money

People

a year ago

A woman showed off the drinking glasses she found at PEP Home. The items, which were R19.99 each, had the lady excited to use them for her beverages in the summer.

"Very mindful": Master's student with Porsche motivates people to stay in school

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A Master's degree Wits University student who drove a Porsche inspired people on the internet who felt the vehicle motivated them to stay in school.

"I need them": Woman has SA going gaga over new R1 200 Crocs sandals

People

a year ago

A woman wowed people when she showed off her new pair of Crocs. While the original price was R1 200, the fashionable sandals was on sale for R800.

"Haibo, you save R1": Mzansi roasts Checkers over questionable frozen yoghurt specials

People

a year ago

A Checkers shopper spotted a special that didn't make sense to her. The local store noted that people could save R1 when buying two tubs of frozen yoghurt.

"Where is the money coming from?": Man shares tip to pay bond in 5 years, SA sceptical

People

a year ago

A home loan specialist shared with people on the internet that they could pay off their bond in five years. People shared their scepticism in the payment method.

"Ackermans is that girl": Stunner wows Mzansi with cute floral dress

People

a year ago

A South African woman showed off a floral dress she purchased from Ackermans. Fashion fanatics loved it and shared their eagerness to get the dress themselves.

"A better Christian than me": Adorable dog refuses to eat food without praying first, melts hearts

People

a year ago

An obedient dog wanted to pray before enjoying his meal. After nudging the dog to eat, the owner gave in and 'held hands' with her furry friend for their prayer.

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