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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"What in the Paw Patrol?": SA laughs as Cape Town man paraglides with dog

People

7 months ago

"What's up with our education system?": Gauteng teacher has 53 Grade 1 students in class

People

7 months ago

"Bachelor's pass with 4 distinctions": KZN woman who quit her job and returned to school inspires SA

Women Empowerment

7 months ago

"Tomorrow I'm practising how to tap": Woman prepares for January's payday

People

7 months ago

"Exactly what I want": SA adores elderly couple on lunch date

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"What my toddler eats": Mzansi mom shows what she feeds her 15-month-old in a day

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"Mr Teddy came to life": Snake rescuer finds black mamba in stuffed toy bear

People

7 months ago

KwaZulu-Natal-based snake rescuer Nick Evans shared on Facebook that he found a black mamba hiding in a teddy bear. Social media users applauded Nick's work.

"Take note boys": Young lady shows guys Valentine's Day tutorial, SA huns approve

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A young South African woman shared a TikTok video showing men what they should get their significant others for Valentine's Day. Some women approved.

From Cornwall Hill to Harvard: SA learner with 93.7% average and 15 distinctions plans to study maths

People

7 months ago

Joshua Andrews, who attended Cornwall Hill College in Gauteng, explained the 15 distinctions he received and what he plans to study at Harvard University.

"Kanti you guys actually work?": SAPS officer impresses SA with vlog

People

7 months ago

A South African Police Service (SAPS) officer shared a vlog of his day. Many South African online users were surprised to see how productive the young man was.

"Make a better decision": Cape Town man throws money in bin for people to find

People

7 months ago

A TikTokker in Cape Town shared a video of himself throwing money in the bin on the side of the road for internet users to find. Some people weren't impressed.

"Why isn't the driver stopping?": SA busts at taxi chronicles of broken door

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video showed a man trying to close a taxi's sliding door. However, the door came off its hinges, which frightened many commuters in the vehicle.

"Droëwors made him do it": Handrè Pollard's son crawls to meaty treat in sweet video

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Marise Pollard, the wife of Springbok player Handré Pollard, shared a video of their son, Hunter, crawling towards a piece of droëwors. People adored the clip.

"Life never end": Young man shares he allegedly impregnated 2 ladies in the same year

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A young man shared he allegedly got two women pregnant in the same year, becoming a father to two kids. Some people applauded him for being a present dad.

"God knows better": Woman pushes on after failing matric

People

7 months ago

One brave South African woman didn't hesitate to share with TikTok users that she failed her matric examinations. Many people on the app showed their support.

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