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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Give yourself a fighting chance": Man shares how he maintains straight A's for exams

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"Start with a wheelbarrow": Woman shares unemployed man wants wife to buy him a bakkie

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

"Look like twins": Miss South Africa 2025 and her sister spark double-take with their striking resemblance

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

"Explore it on a budget": Woman shows affordable activities in Mpumalanga

People

10 days ago

"Determined to succeed": South Africans swoon over mom's matric exam care package

Family and Relationships

10 days ago

"Rank doesn't matter": Woman shows correctional officer's surprisingly low salary

People

10 days ago

"I was right at home": Coloured woman in USA shares authentic Dominican blowout experience

People

11 days ago

A South African woman in America shared her experience of getting a Dominican blowout. People compared it to what could be expected in the Coloured community.

"We help raise funds": Zombie Walk Cape Town donations to assist animals in need

People

11 days ago

The annual Zombie Walk on 1 November, 2025 aims to donate proceeds from the walk to the Lucky Lucy Foundation, an organisation helping abused and neglected animals.

"Bless your union": The Logan Family's traditional Xhosa wedding excites South Africans

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

Judy and Sbari Addi from The Logan Family, an online content-creating family, recently got married in a gorgeous traditional Xhosa wedding, exciting their fans.

"These are great alternatives": Woman plugs affordable Jet Home finds, intrigues South Africans

People

11 days ago

A South African content creator went to Jet Home and saw amazing homeware items that she thought were affordable and aesthetic, intriguing local online users.

"He made me feel so safe": Woman shares fun moment with e-hailing driver who humbled her

People

20 days ago

A young woman in Cape Town filmed her positive interaction with her e-hailing driver, who humbled her after she made him listen to Taylor Swift songs.

"I thought this was a mall": South Africans critique R60m Johannesburg house

People

20 days ago

A video gave people a glimpse of a R60 million home in Johannesburg. Many people on the internet felt the house bore a resemblance to a shopping centre.

"Taken out by security": Bafana Bafana employee mistaken for fan during celebrations

People

21 days ago

A video showed one of Bafana Bafana's senior staff members being tackled by security after the team secured their spot for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

"Shouldn't be complicated": Woman shows weekly school lunchbox inspiration ideas

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

Lutendo Mathiba, a food content creator, shares weekly school lunchbox meal ideas. She notes that the lunches don’t have to be fancy or complicated.

“Don't forget taxes”: Internet amused by mother's payslip for kids’ chores and allowance

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

An American woman shared a picture of the payslip she created for her children's allowance, detailing deductions for incomplete chores and the net pay.

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