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

1699 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Sho bafanas": Kid influencer's spin on 'Not Like Us' choreography wows SA

People

5 months ago

"Make a statue of him": SA mourns death of Skabenga, KZN's most spoiled cat

People

5 months ago

"Should I buy property?": US man calls R55m Cape Town mansion cheap, angers Mzansi

People

5 months ago

"Only way to start the day": Adoptive mom shows Afrikaans prayer with daughter

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"There's more to delete": Woman gets rid of over 1,000 pictures of ex, SA shows support

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"I thought it's an official job": US man surprised to see car guards outside SA

People

5 months ago

"It's just the truth": Gauteng teacher shares why she quit her job, other educators relate

People

5 months ago

A Gauteng-based teacher shared why she decided to quit the profession. The reasons she listed for her departure resonated with other local educators.

"Effortless dancing": Vibrant local school learners' moves entertain Mzansi

People

5 months ago

An Instagram video showed a group of schoolchildren gathering outside to show off their funky dance moves. Mzansi online users were thoroughly entertained.

"I expected more": SA stunned seeing KZN school Departmental Head's salary shown by content creator

People

5 months ago

Boni from Lifereset with Boni shared what a KwaZulu-Natal school Departmental Head earned. Many online community members thought the person would have earned more.

"A lush oasis": Afrikaner proudly shows difference in Orania in the 1970s vs now

People

5 months ago

An Afrikaner X user shared pictures showing what Orania looked like in the 1970s compared to now. Some people applauded the town's growth, while others laughed.

"It's painful": Man shows heartbreaking chat between brothers about having different fathers

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young man shared a screenshot of a heartbreaking WhatsApp conversation between two brothers talking about not having the same father. Mzansi showed their support.

"My dumb foreigner era": Korean woman reflects on mistakes after moving to South Africa

People

5 months ago

A Korean woman living in South Africa shared the four mistakes she made after moving to the country. Her errors entertained Mzansi social media users.

"This is my childhood": Excited Cape Town woman sees discontinued Lay's flavour back on the shelves

People

6 months ago

While at a Spar in Cape Town, an excited young woman spotted a flavour of Lay's that was previously discontinued. Online community members shared her excitement.

"What's with the yoghurt?": UK woman living in Cape Town confused over dairy product

People

6 months ago

A content creator from the United Kingdom shared that she was confused about South Africa's yoghurt and asked locals questions about the dairy product.

"I want a job there": SA swoons over petrol attendant getting a peck on the lips

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Shell petrol station shared a video of a petrol attendant receiving a kiss from a female driver. People wondered about their relationship status.

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