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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"So inspiring": Young woman celebrates getting new apartment, receives support from internet

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Nothing prepared me for what I saw": Mother's antics while watching son's soccer match go viral

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"31 years with no child": Woman holds off starting a family to build mother a house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

From Checkers to Le Creuset: Woman happy after flexing R1500 kettle upgrade

People

a year ago

"'I Blew It' loading": Man spends Road Accident Fund money on booze, SA cracks jokes

People

a year ago

"It's only the beginning": Mzansi applauds woman's inspiring home glow-up video

People

a year ago

Weight loss: Young woman shows Mzansi Clicks' R200 flat tummy pills

People

a year ago

A local woman plugged South Africans with a R200 bottle of flat tummy pills from Clicks. People commented with queries and hopes for the product to work.

"Don't walk, run": Woman plugs Mzansi with Ackermans' 50% off winter items sale

People

a year ago

A Cape Town woman plugged South Africans with Ackermans' 50% off winter sale. Some people shared they had already visited the store to take advantage of the deal.

"I love black people": Resurfaced video of maid of honour's cringe speech goes viral

People

2 years ago

A woman recounted the time her maid of honour gave a cringe speech at her wedding reception. People could not believe what they heard and thought the clip was fake.

"She's after my life": Man's bae puts charcoal face mask on his beard and eyebrows

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man shared that his girlfriend put a charcoal face mask on not only his eyebrows but also on his beard. People could not contain their laughter.

"She's a whole vibe": Mzansi reacts to viral video of domestic worker dancing with young woman

People

2 years ago

A domestic worker stole the show on TikTok when she danced away with a young woman. People commented on how they loved the domestic worker's vibes.

"He followed instructions": Son asked to reverse car, drives into garage door and wall, SA laughs

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A parent asked their son to reverse their Mercedes-Benz and found their car crashed. The son drove through the garage door and straight into a brick wall.

"May God bless my motherhood": Young mom shows single room she shares with 1-year-old son

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young lady asked God to bless her life as a mother when she shared that she stays in a single room with her one-year-old son. People online showed the mom support.

"I saved a lot of money": Woman buys 4 discounted Ackermans puffer jackets

People

2 years ago

A local woman shopping at Ackermans saved big on four puffer jackets for adults and kids. People shared their amazement at the local store's affordable prices.

"Father nailed it": Hilarious video shows mom and dad dressed like teenage daughter, internet laughs

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A mother and father tried to teach their daughter a lesson when they decided to dress like her, wearing short shorts and a sports bra to go out in public.

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