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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"Why are we like this?": Singing Cape Town man rows in flooded street, Mzansi laughs

People

a year ago

"We all grew up like this": Gogo hilariously tries to get kid to read, humours Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"R500 marked down to R150": Woman shows off Ackermans' stunning boots

People

a year ago

"Please see me urgently": University students caught copying, lecturer calls out offenders

People

a year ago

"Let's go get it": Girl's father doesn't hesitate to buy R22k iPhone 15, shocks Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

From grace to grass: How Luvo Manyonga went from a millionaire to grant dependent

People

a year ago

"How is this even possible?": Artist explains how he made candle smoke painting of Ronaldo

People

a year ago

An artist from Daveyton, Sphesihle Hlatshwayo, stunned the online community when he made a portrait of soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo using smoke from a candle.

"These are so cool": Petroleum engineering graduate makes custom Nike rugs, talent impresses Mzansi

People

a year ago

A petroleum engineering graduate showed off his custom Nike rugs. The gentleman spoke to Briefly News to explain why and how he entered the rug-making industry.

"Life didn't end": UNISA rejects woman twice, finds success at MANCOSA

People

a year ago

A content creator on TikTok shared that she was rejected twice by UNISA before she was accepted at the private online learning institution MANCOSA.

Cape Town weather: River bursts its banks into Newlands Avenue

People

a year ago

Cape Town residents in Newlands are the latest to experience the harsh weather conditions as the Canon River burst its banks into Newlands Avenue.

"I 'downloaded' my husband": Woman shares her successful online love story

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman struck gold when she met her husband on a popular dating app. People could not believe that love existed online and shared words of positivity.

“We’re so grateful”: Woman’s uncle and his wife buy her mom a new car after her accident

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared that her uncle and his wife surprised her mom with a new car after her mom was in a car accident with a vehicle the couple had previously bought her.

"Couldn't wait for his turn": Daughter gets dad to do fun TikTok dance challenge

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A daughter and her father headed to TikTok to participate in a viral dance challenge. Social media users commented with messages concerning their fathers.

"God has been faithful": Woman shares home progress in just 6 months, inspires SA

People

a year ago

A 23-year-old software engineer inspired a few social media users by showing the progression of her home within the first six months of the year.

"Thank me later": Woman plugs Mzansi with Shein's affordable Zara dupes

People

a year ago

A young fashionista showed South African shoppers affordable clothing she saw on the Shein website sold at Zara. People showed their gratitude in the comments.

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