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

2251 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

Author's articles

"I was right at home": Coloured woman in USA shares authentic Dominican blowout experience

People

5 months ago

"We help raise funds": Zombie Walk Cape Town donations to assist animals in need

People

5 months ago

"Bless your union": The Logan Family's traditional Xhosa wedding excites South Africans

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

"These are great alternatives": Woman plugs affordable Jet Home finds, intrigues South Africans

People

5 months ago

"He made me feel so safe": Woman shares fun moment with e-hailing driver who humbled her

People

5 months ago

"I thought this was a mall": South Africans critique R60m Johannesburg house

People

5 months ago

"Taken out by security": Bafana Bafana employee mistaken for fan during celebrations

People

5 months ago

A video showed one of Bafana Bafana's senior staff members being tackled by security after the team secured their spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"Shouldn't be complicated": Woman shows weekly school lunchbox inspiration ideas

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Lutendo Mathiba, a food content creator, shares weekly school lunchbox meal ideas. She notes that the lunches don’t have to be fancy or complicated.

“Don't forget taxes”: Internet amused by mother's payslip for kids’ chores and allowance

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An American woman shared a picture of the payslip she created for her children's allowance, detailing deductions for incomplete chores and the net pay.

"Got me in tears": Internet adores generous man's 'small' gift for his emotional father

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A Motswana man shared a heartwarming clip of him surprising his father with a gift he considered small. The present made his grateful father emotional.

"All the tears were gone": Good Samaritan helps evicted family stranded on the streets

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A family was evicted from their rental home and found themselves on the streets for two weeks. Fortunately, a Good Samaritan assisted them by providing shelter.

"Bring my leader back": South Africans want Zakumi, 2010 FIFA World Cup mascot, to return

People

5 months ago

A local man wondered about the return of Zakumi, the 2010 FIFA World Cup mascot representing South Africa. The mascot brought back memories for many South Africans.

"We were excited": Athlone School for the Blind gets 1st Braille textbook series from OUPSA

People

5 months ago

Oxford University Press South Africa developed the first Foundation Phase Braille textbook series and donated it to Athlone School for the Blind in Cape Town.

"I understood everything": Internet amazed to hear Dutch and Afrikaans speakers compare words

People

5 months ago

A Dutch speaker and an Afrikaans speaker compared three words in their respective languages, surprising people with how similar the two languages sounded.

"Love is blind, but the law is not": Divorce attorney speaks on Black Coffee, Enhle Mbali settlement

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

A local divorce attorney shared insights on the divorce settlement between DJ Black Coffee and actress Enhle Mbali, which Enhle announced on 10 October, 2025.

Jade Rhode

Jade Rhode

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories