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

1703 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"I chose myself over everything": Gqeberha woman reflects on quitting toxic job

People

7 months ago

"Which one is your favourite?": Woman shows fashionable Marabastad clothing haul

People

7 months ago

"I thought I was going to die": Lotion prank has Gauteng woman fearing for her life, SA laughs

People

7 months ago

"This initiative brings relief to some": Wits clears R63m debt for 800 students

People

7 months ago

"Aquarium needs to be closed": Tourist claims he saw 3 dead animals in tank, aquarium responds

People

7 months ago

"The audacity": Mzansi blasts Aussie woman in Cape Town shading SA fashion

People

7 months ago

"Obsessed with my son": Woman shows doting gogo singing to her 1st grandchild

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A local mother shared an adorable video of her mom spending time with her three-month-old son, saying that the doting gogo was "obsessed" with her baby boy.

"May this be a sign": SA hopeful after 1 person wins R8m with winning Lotto numbers

People

7 months ago

The South African National Lottery shared that one person won R8 million by playing six lucky numbers. Many social media users continued to remain hopeful.

"It's not a crime": SA busts at woman packing conference goodies for her kids

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A mother shared that even though her conference meeting was over, that didn't stop her from wanting to take items on the table home for her children.

"I eat it with biltong": South Africans share how they pronounce and eat pap, internet chimes in

People

7 months ago

A few South African women from different cultural backgrounds explained how they enjoyed pap. Local social media users also shared their preferences.

"Send the code": SA intrigued after computer science student creates flowers for bae

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A local computer science student shared that instead of buying his girlfriend flowers, he decided to create them on his electronic device, impressing online viewers.

"They left the company": Woman shows financial analyst's surprisingly low salary

People

7 months ago

Boni, from Lifereset with Boni, shared an old payslip of someone who worked as a financial analyst for an unknown company. Many people thought the salary was low.

"Kakhulu house": Afrikaans woman tries selling KZN home in isiZulu, SA busts

People

7 months ago

A South African real estate agent uploaded a comical video of herself trying to sell a KwaZulu-Natal home while speaking in isiZulu. The clip made people laugh.

"I have no idea what that is": SA vegetable at Cape Town Spar confuses tourist

People

7 months ago

A tourist who was at a Spar in Cape Town shared that he was confused when he saw a vegetable on one of the shelves. Locals told him what the vegetable was.

"Apologies in advance": Rachel Kolisi does comical 'Get Ready With Me' video with Siya's sister

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Rachel Kolisi shared that her ex Siya Kolisi's teenage sister Liphelo convinced her to do a 'Get Ready With Me' video before she went out for dinner.

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