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

2325 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Evidence for your insurance": South Africans laugh after lion rips woman’s car during safari drive

People

8 months ago

"I got monetised": South African content creator shares her Facebook earnings

People

8 months ago

"I thought the house was haunted": Woman's newly bought pre-owned home produces spooky sounds

People

8 months ago

"Ishmael has a story": Woman captures gogo choked up after seeing graduate grandchild

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"The colour is the worst part": Woman shows the disappointing couch she ordered

People

8 months ago

"The team is deeply committed": Johannesburg Pride exec gets the City's support

People

8 months ago

"I’m not mentally equipped": SA scared hearing snake catcher's safety tip for cobra encounters

People

8 months ago

A snake handler shared a straightforward video on what to do during a cobra encounter. His safety tip, while simple, still frightened social media users.

"Life doesn't end if you become disabled": Wheelchair user returns to extreme sport in Cape Town

People

8 months ago

A 62-year-old man named Guy Davies showed the world that being in a wheelchair didn't stop him from returning to the racetrack, all for a good cause.

"Someone who's not crazy": Learner breaks down her affordable R3.5k matric dance expenses

People

8 months ago

A Grade 12 learner shared a breakdown of her affordable R3 540 matric dance expenses. She noted that she wasn't "crazy" for going overboard with her spending.

"Rainbow Nation at its finest": Mzansi surprised to see mlungu with Nguni name

People

8 months ago

A man shared a video on TikTok showing a mlungu with a Nguni name that has both Zulu and Xhosa origins. People gathered in the comment section, expressing surprise.

"Need him in the next ad": South Africans love oom wearing Checkers Sixty60 onesie

People

8 months ago

A comical TikTok video showed a grey-haired man dressed in a Checkers Sixty60 onesie. Online community members shared how much the clip amused them.

"Making retail therapy so easy": Edgars' spring fashion finds excite Cape Town shopper

People

8 months ago

A Cape Town-based fashion content creator showcased spring fashion finds at Edgars, with local shoppers pointing out the garments they found fascinating.

"Who do you choose as your coach?": 'The Voice' judges fight over South African singer

People

8 months ago

A South African singer performed on the reality singing competition 'The Voice' and had two of the four celebrity coaches fighting for her to join their team.

"Without trees, we'd all be dead": UP forest scientist awarded honorary doctorate in Sweden

People

8 months ago

Professor Mike Wingfield from the University of Pretoria was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).

"Everything is digitalised": Afrikaans man in America shows how online shopping affected malls

People

8 months ago

An Afrikaans man living in America showed how empty a shopping mall in Florida was on a Saturday afternoon. He noted that it was because of online shopping.

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