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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"Trevor Noah would love this": Man's hilarious Jacob Zuma owl impression amuses South Africans

People

4 months ago

"Love the hustle": South Africans applaud young man showing life after matric

People

4 months ago

"Can never be compared": Mzansi upset as woman likens Cape Town to Asian holiday destinations

People

4 months ago

"It's like a co-working space": Expat in Canada shows why she's never returning to South Africa

People

4 months ago

"The highest builder in our land": Orania resident records historic moment of town's building

People

4 months ago

"Something needs to be done": Afrikaner man weighs in on heartbreaking Vaal crash

People

4 months ago

"It's a dumping site with water": Dirty Cape Town beach sparks outrage among South Africans

People

4 months ago

Young activist Zoë Prinsloo unveiled a Cape Town beach's shocking state in her TikTok video, sparking outrage among South Africans over the litter and neglect.

"I love this": Luxe bag spotting at Sandton City Mall intrigues South Africans

People

5 months ago

Spotting luxury bags like Louis Vuitton at Sandton City Mall sparked conversations online. Discover the buzz around these designer items in Luxity's TikTok video.

"This year was a little less": Woman uses Pick n Pay Smart Shopper points after 1 year

People

5 months ago

Gauteng shopper Sacha saved a lot using her Pick n Pay Smart Shopper card after a year, sparking mixed reactions on social media about discounts and savings.

"Enjoy your new journey": Twins taking different paths after passing matric elate SA

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Twins Simesihle and Melokuhle Khuzwayo excelled in matric, with Simesihle topping her province. Both pursue further studies in different provinces, inspiring many.

"Brave as heck": Limpopo farmer eyeballing venomous cobra scares South Africans

People

5 months ago

A Limpopo farmer bravely encountered a venomous snouted cobra, sharing fascinating facts while evoking fear from social media users witnessing his close encounter.

"Make wise choices": Mom lays out strict back-to-school rules for her 4 children

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A mother shared her strict back-to-school rules with her four children, emphasising discipline and wise choices as they started a new school year.

"Atchar": Usher's singing lookalike leaves the internet laughing

People

5 months ago

A man resembling multi-award-winning singer Usher lip-synced one of his hit songs, amusing several social media users with his uncanny resemblance.

"I see what you did there": Internet impressed as Kristy Sarah breaks her silence amid divorce

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Kristy Sarah broke her silence after her divorce from Desmond Scott, hinting at new living arrangements while receiving overwhelming support on Instagram.

"I applaud the audacity": Price of canned Cape Town air rocks the internet

People

5 months ago

A bewildering can of 'Air of Cape Town' sparked theories and laughter on social media, as people pondered its contents and humorous possibilities.

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