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

2249 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"We’re battling affordability": South Africans unimpressed by BBC showcasing SA's luxe homes

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"Giving dessert vibes": Man reviews Woolworths' chocolate brownie-inspired muesli

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4 months ago

"I've entered my luxury era": Businesswoman spends R13.4k on lavish towels

People

4 months ago

"It doesn't make sense": Johannesburg woman vents about R6k electricity bill

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"Ice cold arrival": South Africans wowed as father shows son's matric dance ice cream truck entrance

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Proud of my ancestors": Coloured woman breaks down 4 markers in her ancestry DNA results

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"Not in the budget": New Springbok Cape Town retail store has Mzansi wondering about prices

People

4 months ago

The new Springbok store in Cape Town has fans buzzing—rugby stars, long queues, and high prices have South Africans debating if it’s worth the hype.

"Price will obviously differ": Woman quoted R13k for curtains, finds affordable alternative

People

4 months ago

Cape Town woman avoids R13 000 curtain quote after visiting Sable Square and finding a stylish, affordable option for under R800, sparking social media buzz.

"Don't you use coupons?": South Africans curious about H-2A farmer's expensive Walmart trip

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

An Afrikaner farmer with an H-2A visa shopped for groceries at Walmart and showed South Africans how expensive groceries were in the United States.

"Inflation, when I catch you": 1994 till slip grocery prices stun woman

People

4 months ago

A South African woman, Asanda Ndlovu, shares a 1994 till slip showing shocking grocery prices that will make you rethink inflation and cost of living changes.

"Dream big, work hard": Reddam House learners bag global scholarship and theatre wins

People

4 months ago

Reddam House learners Lunga Gqomo and Nala Motha achieved success in the arts. Lunga earned a scholarship to a top NYC academy, and Nala starred in a major musical.

"We're going to the Cape Flats": Generous UK man donates Shoprite items to the community

People

5 months ago

A generous UK content creator visited the Cape Flats, donating Shoprite items to the community. His act of kindness captured the hearts of South Africans online.

"South Africa will never leave them": Top countries for South African emigrants stun locals

People

5 months ago

Over a million South Africans emigrated in 2024, with the top country being the United Kingdom, with 245 446 South African emigrants, leaving locals stunned.

"Never experienced such professionalism": Woman praises SAPS officer's swift service after phone theft

People

5 months ago

A Cape Town woman was thoroughly impressed with the service she received from SAPS officers when her iPhone was stolen and sent a special shout-out to one of them.

"Heaven's finally approved": First graduate in family celebrates breaking generational curses

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A young and proud graduate shared on her TikTok account that she broke generational curses when she became the first in her family to obtain a degree.

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