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

2114 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"These are great alternatives": Woman plugs affordable Jet Home finds, intrigues South Africans

People

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"He made me feel so safe": Woman shares fun moment with e-hailing driver who humbled her

People

2 months ago

"I thought this was a mall": South Africans critique R60m Johannesburg house

People

2 months ago

"Taken out by security": Bafana Bafana employee mistaken for fan during celebrations

People

2 months ago

"Shouldn't be complicated": Woman shows weekly school lunchbox inspiration ideas

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

“Don't forget taxes”: Internet amused by mother's payslip for kids’ chores and allowance

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Got me in tears": Internet adores generous man's 'small' gift for his emotional father

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A Motswana man shared a heartwarming clip of him surprising his father with a gift he considered small. The present made his grateful father emotional.

"All the tears were gone": Good Samaritan helps evicted family stranded on the streets

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A family was evicted from their rental home and found themselves on the streets for two weeks. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan assisted them by providing shelter.

"Bring my leader back": South Africans want Zakumi, 2010 FIFA World Cup mascot, to return

People

2 months ago

A local man wondered about the return of Zakumi, the 2010 FIFA World Cup mascot representing South Africa. The mascot brought back memories for many South Africans.

"We were excited": Athlone School for the Blind gets 1st Braille textbook series from OUPSA

People

2 months ago

Oxford University Press South Africa developed the first Foundation Phase Braille textbook series and donated it to Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town.

"I understood everything": Internet amazed to hear Dutch and Afrikaans speakers compare words

People

2 months ago

A Dutch speaker and an Afrikaans speaker compared three words in their respective languages, surprising people with how similar the two languages sounded.

"Love is blind, but the law is not": Divorce attorney speaks on Black Coffee, Enhle Mbali settlement

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A local divorce attorney shared insights on the divorce settlement between DJ Black Coffee and actress Enhle Mbali, which Enhle announced on 10 October, 2025.

"This is pure greed": 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices costing millions stun South Africans

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town man was in disbelief when he saw that one of the tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup cost millions of rands for a match in the United States.

"Child of the Rainbow Nation": Mzansi intrigued by ancestral DNA results of Cape Coloured woman

People

2 months ago

A Cape Coloured woman shared the results of her ancestral DNA test, revealing a diverse ethnic background that intrigued members of the online community.

"Take kitty to the bank": South Africans amused as woman shows video of phara cat 'stealing' money

People

2 months ago

A local woman shared a video of her phara cat 'stealing' money from a table. Online community members found the clip amusing and shared similar stories.

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