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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"They attacked me": SA woman and son in Croatia locked out of house by landlord

People

a year ago

"We need extra lanes": Woman gets chest pains after being stuck in Joburg traffic with R100 petrol

People

a year ago

"Does it work?": Couple gets back together after 2-year break, has Mzansi wondering

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I would never": Woman shows 'lazy' way to clean shoes with lemon juice and baking soda

People

a year ago

"Keep it up": Woman celebrates another milestone after beautifying new home with new fridge

People

a year ago

"Insurance and lawyers are a scam at times": Outcome of car accident leaves woman heartbroken

People

a year ago

"This is powerful": Woman goes from sangoma to Christian, internet expresses their joy

People

a year ago

A happy woman shared that she was formally a sangoma but now lives as a Christian. Many social media users praised the woman for making a life-changing decision.

"So underrated": PEP Home shopper impresses Mzansi with under R1 000 purchase

People

a year ago

A young woman shared what she bought after a trip to PEP Home. Without disclosing the prices of each item, she shared that she spent under R1 000.

"Truly inspired": Mzansi man gives engineering a chance, becomes rich bigshot in Saudi Arabia

People

a year ago

A South African man who took a chance in engineering is now living in Saudi Arabia and works as a lead project engineer, earning a handsome salary.

"Trust the process": Woman's face transforms in 3 weeks after dermatologist's treatment

People

a year ago

A young woman shared on TikTok how her skin transformed three weeks after a prescribed treatment and how it later reacted to the medication she took.

"My life changed": Single scientist mom retires at 30 and becomes financially independent

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Ex-scientist Khumo Mwase retired at 30 to start a business. Briefly News included her in the Women of Wonder initiative, which highlights single mothers' successes.

"I'm still in pain": Stunned woman goes to a fancy restaurant without checking prices beforehand

People

a year ago

A woman who went to a restaurant shared that she did not check the prices before going. Her eyes widened when she saw the price of popular alcoholic beverages.

"Very informative": Unemployed mom flexes paying off R50K debt, SA wants the cheat sheet

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A mother told people she managed to pay off her R50 000 debt. The woman also shared what she did and that she paid less than what was expected of her.

"Black wife effect": Woman thirsts over hunky stranger at the airport

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared how a white man's beauty captivated her while she was at the airport. People assumed the unknown gentleman had a black woman in his life.

Shein shenanigans: Customer claims store found out they scammed them, demands return of products

People

a year ago

A young student on TikTok claimed they tried to scam Shein and failed, as the store wanted their items returned. They didn't share what they had bought.

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