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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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Rachel Kolisi debuts gorgeous new hairdo: "Getting a BK treatment"

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Man stunned by co-worker rendition of classic Andrea Bocelli song: "Pursuing the wrong career"

People

2 months ago

Menlyn Mall parking allegedly costs woman R975, stuns South Africans: "Parked for 6 lifetimes"

People

2 months ago

"One big, thirsty Cape cobra": Man gives snake bottled water after removing it from attic

People

2 months ago

Afrikaner prankster poses as security guard, torments motorist: "I've got karate"

People

2 months ago

"It passed the smell test": South African family in USA uses yellow bread to make braai broodjies

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Woman encounters Cyril Ramaphosa walking street like a normal citizen: "Caught me off guard"

People

2 months ago

A woman shared a TikTok video of President Cyril Ramaphosa casually crossing the street in Johannesburg, dressed comfortably, leaving onlookers in awe.

Couple travels from Johannesburg to Great Zimbabwe for 10 days: "Easiest border crossings"

People

2 months ago

A woman shared that she and her partner travelled from Johannesburg to Great Zimbabwe, spending 10 days on the road. She appreciated the ease of the border crossing.

2007 Price of Hyundai Getz leaves South Africans nostalgic: "Ramaphosa's economy hates us"

People

2 months ago

A throwback video of a Hyundai Getz advert left many South African social media users feeling nostalgic. The vehicle's price also stunned people.

Good Samaritan surprises PSIRA-qualified unemployed couple with better home

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Good Samaritan from Moeggesukkel surprised an unemployed couple, both qualified by the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority, with a new home.

Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s viral weddings across 3 countries explained: "Journey with us"

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Nigeria's Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola went viral after they showed the three weddings they had in three different countries — Monaco, the UAE, and Iceland.

SA celebrates Ouma Katrina Esau, the last native speaker of an ancient tongue: "A true queen"

People

2 months ago

Many celebrated Ouma Katrina Esau from the Northern Cape, the last native speaker of a critically endangered African language spoken by the San people.

R9k monthly budget breakdown for 1-year-old baffles South Africans: "Nanny fee is too low"

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A parent shared a breakdown of their monthly budget for a one-year-old, totalling roughly R9 000. The nanny fee and other expenses sparked confusion.

Mbali Nhlapho's hack to get rid of cockroaches leaves South Africans in doubt: "Temporary solution"

People

2 months ago

Well-known housekeeper Mbali Nhlapho shared an affordable hack to get rid of cockroaches. However, some people found that the method didn't work for them.

Unisa astrophysicist wins prestigious global prize: "Much-needed visibility to my work"

People

2 months ago

Unisa's Distinguished Professor James Chibueze received the prestigious Royal Society Rising Star Prize, awarded by one of the world's oldest scientific academies.

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