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

1447 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"He took a Grandpa": Internet jokes after woman's toddler eats her father's ashes

A mother shared that her one-year-old son ate her father's ashes, which was placed on a shelf in the living room. The little boy's antics humoured the internet.

"Your little paradise": SA loves Free State man's modern shack renovations

A Bloemfontein man shared a video of how he renovated his shack, giving it a modern feel. Members of the online community complimented his tidiness.

"A very complex heritage": Breakdown of Cape Coloureds' DNA sparks debate

A video shared a brief breakdown of Cape Coloureds' ancestral history, noting the group was the most mixed in the world. Some didn't believe that information.

"I needed more than R1 million": Woman details getting her 1st tender

A woman shared with people on the internet how she managed to secure her first tender after needing more than R1 million. Her video intrigued locals.

"We've got your backs": Strangers raise over R660k as teacher donates kidney to former student

Online strangers lent a helping hand by donating over R660 000 when they heard a local man with end-stage renal failure was getting a kidney from his former teacher.

"The most boring one": US man redesigns Western Cape licence plate in American style

A man from the United States shared how he redesigned the Western Cape's "boring" licence plate. Some people loved his creativity, while others did not.

"He won April Fools": SA laughs at principal's Grade 13 prank on worried students

For April Fools' Day, a principal from Sunward Christian Academy in Boksburg, Gauteng, pranked his matric learners into thinking they had to complete Grade 13.

"They look nice on you": SA amazed as woman shows Mr Price's fashionable finds

A fashion content creator plugged local fashion lovers with stunning garments she saw while shopping at Mr Price. Internet users gushed over the outfits.

"Price seems suspicious": R470k Johannesburg 3-bedroom apartment sparks chatter

A realtor from Gauteng showed internet users a R470 000 three-bedroom apartment available on the market. The home was met with intrigue and scepticism.

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