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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"In our bow era": Woman finds viral R5 000 blouse for R149 at Mr Price

People

2 years ago

"As long as you don't grab my wallet": Woman fights with monkey after it snatches her bag

People

2 years ago

"It's a miracle": Voter pretends to be injured to avoid long queue, SA in stitches

People

2 years ago

"Dangerous prank": Man brings rubber snake to workshop, mechanics flee in fear

People

2 years ago

"Both answers are correct": DA supporter asks ANC comrade to define 'congress,' quickly corrects him

People

2 years ago

"I struggle with hyperpigmentation": Woman shares 7-step morning skincare routine

People

2 years ago

Meet Sinqobile Mdlalose, a dedicated full-time occupational therapist and floral company owner

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Sinqobile Mdlalose is a two-time graduate who ventured into occupational therapy and owns a floral and events company. She is the owner of the company Amora Blooms.

"You look stunning!": Woman goes to Small Street and pays R150 to do makeup, result wows internet

People

2 years ago

A young woman went to Small Street in Johannesburg and paid R150 for her makeup. The results stunned social media users, who praised the makeup artist.

"Cheaper than Essence?": Young woman pays R200 for Foschini makeup, reviews products

People

2 years ago

A young woman took to her TikTok account to share that she paid R200 for makeup she bought at Foschini. The TikTokker gave positive reviews of the products.

"Does it operate without power?" Woman spends R43k on fancy fridge, SA shocked

People

2 years ago

A woman who shopped at Makro paid R43,000 for an LG 611l Side By Side Instaview Fridge. The fancy fridge boasts a see-through glass door, leaving people in awe.

R999 for 5 people per night Rondebosch East staycation sparks mixed reviews from locals

People

2 years ago

A R999 for five people per night holiday home in Rondebosch East, Cape Town, sparked mixed reviews. Some thought it was affordable, while others thought it was not.

"It will stain the dishes": Man uses free ANC campaign T-shirt as a skroplap, SA in stitches

People

2 years ago

A man on TikTok shared a video of himself using an African National Congress campaign T-shirt as a skroplap. People in the comments filled the post with laughter.

Shein haul for men: Man shows what he ordered vs what he got, SA loves it

People

2 years ago

A man shared the clothing items he ordered from Shein compared to those he received from the popular online store. The man's purchase haul impressed many people.

"It's perfect": Durban woman shows off 1-bedroom rental home, gets a thumbs-up from internet

People

2 years ago

A Durban woman posted pictures of her one-bedroom rental home on a popular Facebook group. The lady received positive feedback accompanied by tips.

"What would you call it?": SA gives hilarious band names for Ramaphosa, Malema, Zuma and Steenhuisen

People

2 years ago

Mzansi Facebook users got creative when asked what the name of a band would be if it consisted of politicians Ramaphosa, Zuma, Malema and Steenhuisen.

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