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

1702 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"We all have that one friend": Rachel Kolisi shows daughter struggling with high heels

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Six-digit bonus to enjoy: GCC mechanical engineer's monthly earnings stun Mzansi

People

7 months ago

"Bridal parties should be paid": Internet enjoys group's wedding step performance

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Give her a bonus": Mzansi entertained as man has dance-off with domestic worker

People

7 months ago

"Worth the risk": Internet surprised seeing cyclist's sweet giraffe encounter

People

7 months ago

"That vosho was so smooth": SA loves worker unleashing hectic dance moves

People

7 months ago

"Motherhood": Woman with disability doing motherly duties touches hearts

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A South African woman with amputated limbs took to her TikTok account to show how her disability didn't stop her from carrying out her motherly duties.

"He made eye contact": Gauteng woman crushes on SAPS cop in video

People

7 months ago

A young woman from Gauteng got butterflies in her stomach when she saw a South African police officer. Many online users, mostly women, also swooned over the man.

"I sent the poem to the Presidency": SONA poet explains Ramaphosa's stance on calling him Cupcake

People

7 months ago

The 2025 State of the Nation Address praise poet, Inako Mateza, shared on social media the Presidency's stance on her referring to Cyril Ramaphosa as Cupcake.

SONA 2025 fashion: Cyril Ramaphosa's poet, 19, shows full traditional outfit

People

7 months ago

The young praise singer for Cyril Ramaphosa at the 2025 State of the Nation Address showed South Africans the traditional outfit she chose to wear.

"R220 at Jet": Woman plugs SA with Valentine's Day-inspired shoes

People

7 months ago

A woman shopping at Jet showed a cute pair of R220 shoes that were perfect to wear on Valentine's Day. Some people shared they had already bought the heels.

SONA 2025 fashion: Nomvula Mokonyane's figure-hugging outfit wows Mzansi

People

7 months ago

ANC member and minister Nomvula Mokonyane attended the State of the Nation Address (SONA) and wowed social media users with her figure-hugging outfit.

"My side hustle": KZN graduate recycles cans for extra money, leaves SA heartbroken

People

7 months ago

A graduate from Pietermaritzburg in KwaZulu-Natal shared that he recycled cans as a way to earn extra money. His post broke hearts in the comment section.

"Life is hard": Man drops engineering to try trading, ends up working in retail

People

7 months ago

A local man shared that he dropped out of university where he studied engineering so that he could focus on business and trading. However, he landed a retail job.

"You chose the wrong block": SA busts as TUT student shows views from Soshanguve accommodation

People

7 months ago

A Tshwane University of Technology student took to TikTok to show the views from her accommodation in Soshanguve. People found the clip hilarious.

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