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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"Plug me with your agent": Woman, 23, flexes first home, Mzansi in awe

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

"Edwin Sodi must take notes": Soshanguve pipe company entrepreneur inspires Mzansi

People

2 years ago

"I'm not your father": Woman talks about deadbeat dad while celebrating 30th birthday

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"I had blankets as curtains": Woman shares clip of revamped home

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

"They wiped us clean": Resident shares Bloemfontein thieves stole food from commune fridge

People

2 years ago

"This is my preferred way": Home cook shares hack to get perfectly round vetkoek

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Woman plugs Mzansi with products that help clear textured skin in viral video

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A beauty influencer on TikTok shared two skincare products she used to help her clear her textured skin. People in the comment section appreciated the lady's help.

"I got you": Woman shares budget-friendly skincare tips for oily skin

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young woman shared a budget-friendly skincare tip for people with oily skin. The beauty influencer plugged netizens with a few facial products that they loved.

"Arrest that sister": Young woman gambles away R100,000 of mother's savings, SA disgusted

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man shared on social media that his younger sister gambled away at least R100,000 of their mother's savings. The online community wanted the woman arrested.

"Those are your marks": Student shares professor's savage response to email

People

2 years ago

A University of the Free State student shared her professor's savage response to one of her emails. The reply had many people in the comment section in stitches.

Woman walks graduation stage 3 weeks after mother passes away, SA in their feelings

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

An aunt shared that her sister passed away three weeks after her niece walked the graduation stage. The family's story tugged on many people's heartstrings.

"Why am I crying?": Gogo's pure joy at graduation gives Mzansi goosebumps

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A gogo showed how proud she was of her grandchild at a recent University of KwaZulu-Natal graduation ceremony, leaving many internet users teary-eyed.

"She called me poor in 100 ways": Netizens stunned as woman shows off R4000 mid-month grocery top-up

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman shared in a TikTok video that she spent R4000 on her mid-month grocery top-up, which has since gone viral. The clip sparked mixed reactions from netizens.

"Looks pricey": Mzansi reacts to Gqeberha's see-through dome hidden getaway gem

People

2 years ago

A traveller shared a video of a hidden accommodation gem in Gqeberha, a transparent dome. Although the location suits a romantic break, the rate is shocking to many.

Couple in long-distance relationship finally move in together, internet thrilled

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A couple who previously had a long-distance relationship decided to move in together. The man lived in Bloemfontein while his girlfriend stayed in Johannesburg.

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