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

1902 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"The cloths will smell": South Africans divided as mother uses kitchen sink to braai

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"She's so unbothered": SA impressed when R4m G63 picks up University of Johannesburg student

People

2 months ago

“Doesn't look like corruption”: SA enjoys female SAPS cop dancing in police van

People

2 months ago

"R18k in shortfalls": Couple shares how R43k birth didn't cost them a cent

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"Painful to watch": SA stunned as interracial couple makes slavery joke, wife prices husband

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

"That's so cool": South Africans congratulate 16-year-old helicopter pilot

People

2 months ago

"So lekker to pop in": Cape Town mayor visits popular 56-year-old gatsby shop

People

2 months ago

Geordin Hill-Lewis, the mayor of Cape Town, went to Athlone to try out a masala steak gatsby from a Golden Dish. The establishment opened in 1969.

"I'm not complaining": Tired Afrikaner farmer in America jokes about why he can't stop working

People

2 months ago

A young Afrikaner farmer jokingly shared how tired he was working in America and why he could not stop. His humour went over a few people's heads.

"Also don't taste the same": Man shows 2l Coca-Cola bottle differences in Western Cape and Gauteng

People

2 months ago

A local man showed TikTok users a noticeable difference in 2l Coca-Cola bottles from the Western Cape and Gauteng, also noting each one tasted different.

"South Africa is not a place": American woman shares incredible benefits of being in Mzansi

People

2 months ago

Nasirah Exume, an American woman, shares her experiences with her family in South Africa, highlighting what they learnt and loved about the country.

"Read the job description carefully": Man tells women to reconsider being stay-at-home moms

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A local TikTok content creator advised women to reconsider becoming stay-at-home mothers, with many women sharing how the role impacted their lives.

"Does the government know?": Boys playing netball divide South Africans

People

2 months ago

A viral video showed boys playing netball, sparking debate. Some praised the males for challenging gender norms, while others criticised their participation.

"Copy and paste her prayers": South Africans congratulate Grace Mondlana on her R614k car

People

2 months ago

Local influencer Grace Mondlana proudly drove her brand-new Haval H6 for the first time, receiving congratulatory messages from fans and online users.

"Please add R1": Mom gives son R50 birthday gift, asks him to buy groceries

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A TikTok user showed the note a mother wrote to her son for his birthday, which came with a R50. The mom wished her child and instructed him to buy groceries.

"Take us for a ride": Man spends R1.4k at popular retail store, shows bare fridge after shopping

People

2 months ago

A Cape Town man visited a well-known retail store, Woolworths, and spent R1 400 on groceries. He was shocked to find his fridge nearly empty after shopping.

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