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

2110 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Proud of my ancestors": Coloured woman breaks down 4 markers in her ancestry DNA results

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Not in the budget": New Springbok Cape Town retail store has Mzansi wondering about prices

People

2 months ago

"Price will obviously differ": Woman quoted R13k for curtains, finds affordable alternative

People

2 months ago

"Don't you use coupons?": South Africans curious about H-2A farmer's expensive Walmart trip

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Inflation, when I catch you": 1994 till slip grocery prices stun woman

People

2 months ago

"Dream big, work hard": Reddam House learners bag global scholarship and theatre wins

People

2 months ago

"We're going to the Cape Flats": Generous UK man donates Shoprite items to the community

People

2 months ago

A generous UK content creator visited the Cape Flats, donating Shoprite items to the community. His act of kindness captured the hearts of South Africans online.

"South Africa will never leave them": Top countries for South African emigrants stun locals

People

2 months ago

Over a million South Africans emigrated in 2024, with the top country being the United Kingdom, with 245 446 South African emigrants, leaving locals stunned.

"Never experienced such professionalism": Woman praises SAPS officer's swift service after phone theft

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town woman was thoroughly impressed with the service she received from SAPS officers when her iPhone was stolen and sent a special shout-out to one of them.

"Heaven's finally approved": First graduate in family celebrates breaking generational curses

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A young and proud graduate shared on her TikTok account that she broke generational curses when she became the first in her family to obtain a degree.

"I'm not really bothered": South African-British woman loses one of her passports on plane

People

2 months ago

A popular South African-British content creator, UK Thanos, shared that she lost one of her passports on a flight from Türkiye. Her demeanour amused online users.

"One step at a time": Retail worker flaunts home achievements thanks to 'small salary'

People

2 months ago

A young woman shared a TikTok video showing how she improved her home with her 'small salary.' Online community members were impressed by her achievements.

"My forever sisters": Qhawekazi Mazaleni shares video montage of Miss South Africa finalists

People

2 months ago

Miss South Africa 2025 winner Qhawekazi Mazaleni shared a sweet video montage showing the special moments she experienced with the Top 10 finalists.

"Living out her vows": Wife helping bodybuilding husband in wheelchair enjoy beach impresses South Africans

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A South African bodybuilder, Charles 'Chico' Oppelt, shared a TikTok video showing how his wife helped him from his wheelchair to the water at the beach.

"It’s a 'rich people' hobby": Man reconsiders cycling after seeing expensive gear

People

2 months ago

A young man reconsidered cycling as a hobby after seeing the sky-high prices for gear. The online crowd expressed disbelief and suggested affordable alternatives.

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