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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"5.5kg at birth": Woman shows 8-month-old daughter for 'Big Baby' TikTok

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"It's the little things": Woman shows sweet video of dad and brother's kind gestures

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Most thoughtful gentleman": Rachel Kolisi shows custom birthday cakes from Siya's brother

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Siblings want a favour": Woman gets royal treatment from sisters in time for payday

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Hard work has gone to waste": Matriculant with distinctions rejected by universities

People

7 months ago

"Whose house is that?": SA guesses Hartbeespoort homeowner with luxury cars

People

7 months ago

"We need to stop": US man tells fellow Americans why they shouldn't visit Cape Town, locals thankful

People

7 months ago

An American man spoke to fellow Americans when he said they shouldn't visit Cape Town when visiting South Africa. Locals appreciated the reason behind his comment.

"Got the land for R5 000": Woman living on farm shares home improvements

People

7 months ago

A woman in KwaZulu-Natal shared that she planned to make home improvements to a piece of land she bought for R5 000. Mzansi shared their thoughts.

"I was delusional": Woman shares mistakes she made when buying first house at 25

People

7 months ago

A local woman shared a TikTok video explaining her errors when buying her first house. People learned from her mistakes and thanked her for sharing her story.

"I'm confused": Wanatu, e-hailing service for Afrikaans drivers, gets mixed responses from SA

People

7 months ago

Wanatu, an e-hailing service strictly employing Afrikaans-speaking drivers and operating in parts of Gauteng, received jumbled responses from social media users.

"Redecorating my class": Creative Grade 7 teacher turns into interior designer

People

7 months ago

A young South African teacher shared a TikTok video of how she redecorated her classroom for her 2025 Grade 7 learners. She based the decor on a popular movie.

Thriving at 35: Rachel Kolisi spends first birthday as a single woman, posts workout video

People

7 months ago

Rachel Kolisi, who celebrates her 35th birthday on 21 January, enjoyed her special day by working out at the gym for the first time as a single woman.

Up and away: Young female pilot inspires internet with breathtaking video

Women Empowerment

7 months ago

A 21-year-old female pilot proudly shared a TikTok video of herself flying an aircraft and showing social media users the breathtaking views below her.

"Let's get cooking": Young woman takes a risk, starts food services business

Women Empowerment

7 months ago

A young woman in Pretoria shared that she had taken a risk and started a business in the food industry. Many internet users sent her congratulatory messages.

"Going to have extremely beautiful children": Stunning couple wins over internet

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A TikTok video of a bride and groom celebrating their wedding day went viral after members of the online community shared how captivated they were with their beauty.

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