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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"Made Ma proud": 2024 matric learner shows expensive spoils for impressive results

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"I have to be true to myself": Girl to repeat Grade 12 shows positivity

People

7 months ago

"I think I'll stay that side": Mzansi woman reviews RedNote, China's version of TikTok

People

7 months ago

"A bachelor's pass": Mnike TikTok dance challenge creator celebrates matric results

People

7 months ago

"Accepted at all of them": Father shares son applied to 5 top UK universities

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

"A big family": Johannesburg woman shows several Kia drivers flaunting their cars

People

7 months ago

"I didn't study for finals": Afrikaans matriculant gets candid about bachelor's pass results

People

7 months ago

A matriculant got candid about his matric results and shared the average marks he received for each subject he wrote. People applauded his honesty.

"It takes hard work": Matric learner and family celebrate her 6 distinctions

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A South African matric learner and her family members shared a heartwarming moment when they read her matric results. The girl achieved six distinctions.

"7 distinctions": Gauteng head girl celebrates matric pass with family in emotional video

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A head girl from Gauteng shared a video where she discovered she achieved seven distinctions. She shared the emotional moment with her loved ones.

"Representing Venda": SA applauds Vosloorus matric learner celebrating being in top 39

People

7 months ago

A pupil from Vosloorus, Gauteng, proudly shared that he was one of the top 39 achievers in the country. Many South Africans said he represented the Venda community.

"Results belong to Angie": SA takes sides after woman credits Siviwe Gwarube for matric pass rate

People

7 months ago

A South African TikTokker praised the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, for the 2024 matric pass rate. Many social media users disagreed with her take.

Meet Zac Erasmus: A top Johannesburg matriculant who bagged 9 distinctions

People

7 months ago

Zac Erasmus, an 18-year-old student from St John's College in Johannesburg, impressively achieved nine distinctions. He awaits a response from Cambridge University.

"How do you tackle this issue?": Video shows heartbreaking results of giving farming a chance

People

7 months ago

A TikTok video showed the heartbreaking results of one person's attempt at cabbage farming. The disastrous outcome left people with questions and suggestions.

"Follow the prompts": Woman shows how to check matric results without using data

People

7 months ago

A local woman showed South African students how to check their matric results without using data after they shared their 13-digit examination number.

"5 distinctions": KZN woman celebrates sister's matric pass on mother's birthday

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A woman from Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, shared that she celebrated her sister's matric results when she received five distinctions on her mother's birthday.

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