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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"Check locally first": Woman finds glass items cheaper than on Shein

People

2 years ago

"The price still gets me": Woman shows off Takealot's R200 mini coffee maker

People

2 years ago

"Ek praat English": Woman struggling to speak Afrikaans has Mzansi laughing

People

2 years ago

"The outcome is beautiful": Woman shares glow-up of her and her man's home, sparks joy from Mzansi

People

2 years ago

"Where is the PEP version?" Cape Union Mart's R500 K-Way dog jacket conflicts Mzansi

People

2 years ago

"I'm staying in the car": Man walking with lions uses a stick for protection, SA shares its doubts

People

2 years ago

"UKZN is ungovernable": DJ shares how lecture hall turned into groove, surprises Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A DJ captured and shared a video of a lecture hall at the University of KwaZulu-Natal turning into a groove venue. The transition surprised social media users.

Res life problems: University student uses a hairdryer to keep her body warm

People

2 years ago

A university student trying to beat the cold air got creative and used a hairdryer to keep her body warm. The viral video received suggestions from internet users.

"This is actually smart": Woman gets groceries as birthday presents

People

2 years ago

A woman who celebrated her birthday shared with social media users that she received grocery items as gifts. The internet users were in awe of the idea.

"Dululu is the best kind of solulu": Young woman jokes about why she keeps married boyfriend out of posts

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A young woman explained to netizens why she could not show off her married boyfriend on social media. Her explanation attracted laughter from the internet.

"Took me 7 to 8 months": Young woman shares 10 before and after pictures of humble home

People

2 years ago

A 21-year-old woman posted 10 pictures of her living space before and after its renovations on a Facebook group, and internet users applauded her.

"I am a teacher I never had": Woman does pupil's hair, warms Mzansi's hearts

People

2 years ago

A teacher based in Durban shared a video of herself doing her pupil's hair during their break time. The TikTok video received positive feedback from internet users.

"This is heaven": Man living in RDP home shows off expensive-looking TV wall, internet impressed

People

2 years ago

A man living in a Government Subsidised House, or an RDP home, in the Northern Cape showed off his expensive-looking TV wall. He stated that he made it himself.

"New beginnings": Young man shares 7 pictures of his humble home, gathers support from Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A young man took to a popular Facebook group to share pictures of his home, calling it "new beginnings." His post was met with support from netizens.

"I'm not coming back": Woman upgrades to a "big girl" apartment

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young woman shared a video of herself moving out of her first apartment as she prepared to move into a new one. The TikTokker received love from the internet.

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