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

1900 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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Soweto gogo shows her youthful dancing to R. Kelly's song, entertains South Africa: "Retired baddie"

People

2 months ago

Ndlovu Youth Choir releases isiZulu rendition of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody': "An immense honour"

People

2 months ago

Woman plugs PEP's affordable Heritage Day outfits under R230: "For the whole family"

People

2 months ago

Face-tattooed UK man sings 'Asibe Happy,' South Africans approve: "Voice is top-tier"

People

2 months ago

Sowetan man turns small backroom into loft, South Africans in awe: "Did the council approve?"

People

2 months ago

Woman resigns from 8 jobs in 7 years, realises calling 12 years later: "I don’t just work, I live"

Women Empowerment

2 months ago

Teacher, 23, takes last taxi ride to fetch R300k car: "What an amazing feeling"

People

2 months ago

A 23-year-old Limpopo-based teacher and content creator shared that she took a taxi for the last time to pick up her brand-new car, averaging R300 000.

Sisters' plot twist on "I'm With Your Ex" grips South Africa: "Revenge is sweet"

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A woman reveals to her sister on 'I'm With Your Ex' that she slept with her ex-boyfriend, but the shocking plot twist left viewers questioning her betrayal.

Cape Town man blasts retail store selling R99 350g cottage pie: "Please explain to me"

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town shopper was shocked to find a 350g cottage pie from Woolworths priced at R99. Some social media users sided with the shopper, others with the store.

Trolley dash winner fills shopping cart with meat, SA loves it: "Understood the assignment"

People

2 months ago

A lucky woman at Pick n Pay in Sky City Mall, Gauteng, participated in a trolley dash and focused only on filling her cart with meat. See her winning strategy!

"Forever green and gold": Durban school drops coldest anthem honouring Springboks

People

2 months ago

A school in Durban, Northwood High School, shared their infectious anthem honouring the Springboks. Many social media users across the globe loved their energy.

Man chases wild lions with a whip, stuns South Africans: "Are they vegetarians?"

People

2 months ago

A Facebook video shows a man chasing lions with a whip in the wilderness, sparking mixed reactions from social media users. Was it bravery or danger?

South African woman opens up about moving to the Netherlands: "There was something much bigger"

People

2 months ago

A woman from South Africa shared with the internet why she left her home country for the Netherlands. Some social media users applauded her decision.

Limpopo tannies' moves to Master KG's 'Ngishutheni' lift spirits online: "My kind of people"

People

2 months ago

Two Afrikaner women from Limpopo danced to Master KG's song 'Ngishutheni' as a warm-up for a local race. Their moves entertained and lifted the public's spirits.

Video shows confused parents up at night tackling school project: "The production is on"

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Watch as two parents tackle their absent child’s school project late at night in a viral TikTok video. Some parents share their relatable experiences.

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