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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Local chef plugs Mzansi with affordable homemade butter recipe: "There's a lot of shaking"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Woman, 21, lands 6-figure job without obtaining a degree, Mzansi intrigued

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Affordable hidden gem outside Cape Town sparks mixed reviews from Mzansi: “It’s nice, but I’m scared”

People

2 years ago

Woman who shared how her first week as a "baby lawyer" went impresses TikTokkers: "Let me study!"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Mother's R1 300 grocery haul from Shoprite leaves SA impressed: "You are a smart shopper"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Woman excited as she unboxes her free online order: "Temu came through"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

Female aircraft engineer shows what she does in a day, SA impressed: "Much respect for your brains"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A CemAir female aircraft engineer impressed many social media users after she posted a short clip of her daily duties as a professional in her field.

Young woman does viral Mkhukhu dance challenge on TikTok, netizens impressed: "You ate"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A woman hopped onto the viral Mkhukhu dance challenge created by DJ KMAT. Her dance moves earned her many compliments from impressed social media users.

Woman forced to quit job after bosses found out she was HIV positive: "Why would you belittle me?"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

HIV-positive woman and activist Rachel Stevens shared that she was forced to quit her job and states why her former employers wanted to dismiss her.

Man leaves toxic workplace to follow his dreams, inspires netizens: "The world is your oyster"

People

2 years ago

A young man named Otsile Mogale took a leap of faith and followed his dreams after leaving his toxic workplace. Otsile's story had many feeling inspired.

Photo of ice cream van leaves Mzansi netizens feeling nostalgic: "That jingle is so iconic"

People

2 years ago

A picture of an ice cream van posted on Reddit had many Mzansi netizens feeling nostalgic. Many shared they still see the van passing through their neighbourhood.

Woman shares she lost 30kg using 3-month weight loss routine, claims she did not diet

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young woman revealed it took her three months to lose 30kg, which wowed many internet users. Many asked the woman to explain her workout routine.

Woman upgrades Renault Kwid to a Kiger within 1 year, SA stans: "Welcome to the family"

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A young woman was nothing but smiles after she made her way back to a Renault dealership to trade in her Kwid and upgrade it to a brand-new Kiger.

“Uyajola Sisi?”: Daughter interrogates mother who got home at 11pm after gym session

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A daughter shared a video on TikTok questioning her mother, who arrived home at 11pm after her gym session. Curious, the daughter asked, "Uyajola, sisi?"

Trevor Noah's star keeps shining: From small-town jokester to Hollywood icon

Celebrities

2 years ago

South African comedian, Trevor Noah is taking Hollywood by storm. From hosting The Daily Show to the Grammys, it seems the sky is the limit for Trevor Noah.

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