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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"Gogo would hate me": Grandmother’s strict rules divide South Africans

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"I could buy a house": Woman shows hospital bill after giving birth in America, internet stunned

People

8 months ago

Man shows video of Tuks' 1st-years getting hazed, SA divided: "That's tradition right there"

People

8 months ago

"A rare find": Realtor shows stunning 3-bedroom home that costs less than a Golf R

People

8 months ago

"Thought you were exaggerating": Woolworths' quality of eggs has man egg-static

People

8 months ago

"Rugby ending wasn’t the end of my purpose": Former Bulls player becomes award-winning entrepreneur

People

8 months ago

"Redeemed my loyalty vouchers": Mother impressively pays R80 for R229 Panarottis bill

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A local woman used a Panarottis loyalty voucher to pay R80 instead of R229 for her meal, sparking curiosity online about how the bill was reduced.

"Putting us on blast": South Africa stunned as US woman reacts to alleged human placenta seller

People

8 months ago

An American woman reacted to the shocking news of a Mpumalanga hospital worker allegedly in possession of human placentas, leaving South Africans embarrassed.

Mother allegedly gets 1970s car as daughter's 1st vehicle: "I want her to be humble"

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

An American mother showed the 1970s car she allegedly bought her teen daughter, saying she wanted to teach her humility before getting the finer things in life.

Woman rants about R846 Checkers toiletries haul: "Let me show you what I bought"

People

8 months ago

An Afrikaner woman was stunned by the high cost of her toiletries at Checkers, and members of the online community advised her to buy them elsewhere.

Woman makes homemade candles to repel mosquitoes and cockroaches: "Show them who's boss"

People

8 months ago

A South African TikTok content creator shared how she made homemade candles with just two ingredients to repel cockroaches and mosquitoes from her home.

South African man jokes about experiencing the rapture: "Coming to you live from heaven"

People

8 months ago

A South African man humorously shared that he made it to heaven following the 'rapture.' His funny post went viral, sparking a flood of jokes online.

Spur waitress shows work life compared to outside life, stuns South Africa: "Self-sponsored baddie"

People

8 months ago

A Spur waitress participated in the latest TikTok trend, showcasing her work attire versus her stunning night-out look. People loved the transformation.

Coloured woman shares Heritage Day outfit dilemma: "It was fun to mock our culture"

People

8 months ago

Tasnim Young-Norris, a Coloured woman, shared her confusion about what to wear for Heritage Day. People who related shared their own similar experiences.

Afrikaner teacher does vosho in honour of Heritage Day: "Taught by my learners"

People

8 months ago

In honour of Heritage Day, an Afrikaner teacher shared a TikTok video showing him doing the vosho, a popular move he said his learners taught him.

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