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

1696 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"How does it taste?": US woman wonders if South Africans eat pigeons, Xhosa friend responds

People

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"I tried to negotiate": Woman lands deal on R18k modern dining table, pays R8k

People

5 months ago

"Better than being unemployed": Lowest-ranking SANDF member's salary splits Mzansi

People

5 months ago

"Excellent acting": SA amazed as petrol attendant imitates drunkard

People

5 months ago

"Shein vs reality": Young woman spends R1k on 6 flattering dresses bought online

People

5 months ago

"May we never be silenced": Protests in Braamfontein erupt for alleged sexual abuse victim

People

5 months ago

"You made that look easy": SA impressed with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's rugby lesson

People

5 months ago

Rising rugby player Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, who serves as a utility back for the Stormers, shared a quick lesson on how he kicks the ball in windy conditions.

"He can keep the land": SA praises elderly Gauteng man fixing pothole allegedly causing accidents

People

5 months ago

A video posted on X showed an elderly man in Gauteng making it his duty to fill up a pothole that had allegedly been the cause of many car accidents.

"My grandpa's idea": US woman goes to shisanyama in Johannesburg

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young woman from the United States shared that she went to a shisanyama spot in Johannesburg, Gauteng, after her grandfather made the suggestion.

"Help me cheat": Johannesburg man's unusual plea takes a heartfelt turn

People

5 months ago

A man shocked people in Johannesburg when he asked South Africans to help him in a cheating situation. However, his plea was linked to something sincere.

"Influencers won't show you": UK man shows a part of Cape Town often hidden online

People

5 months ago

A British tourist who landed in Cape Town shared a part of the city he felt influencers wouldn't show their followers on their social media accounts.

"How I really feel": Rachel Kolisi gets candid about how she's coping post-divorce

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Rachel Kolisi shared how she was coping in life after ending her marriage with rugby star Siya Kolisi, receiving love and support from online community members.

"Set the most delulu goals": SA woman goes from 16% in maths to presenting at Harvard

People

5 months ago

A woman shared that she went from getting 16% for maths during her matric examination to getting an invitation to present her research at Harvard University.

"My favourite person": SA enjoys Stellenbosch University security guard's dance-off with student

People

5 months ago

A security guard named Wellington, who works at Stellenbosch University in the Western Cape, showed off his moves when he danced with one of the students.

"I'm so conflicted": Mzansi questions milk tart samoosas woman bought at restaurant

People

5 months ago

A woman from Johannesburg showed internet users the milk tart samoosa she bought. Some loved the food combination, while others thought it was weird.

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