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

Author's articles

"We had so much fun": Woman shows R100 kayaking activity in Cape Town

People

8 months ago

"Is that all you have?": SA questions 8 photos of woman's 2-room modern home

People

8 months ago

Love lives here: Julius Malema squashes divorce rumours with 10th-anniversary pics

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Stomach in": Man comically shows results of finding true love

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Danko": Siya Kolisi, kids and siblings say goodbye to Zimbabwe after New Year's holiday

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"My passport is my identity": SA man talks about denouncing citizenship for Germany

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Va va vroom: Old 1st cars and 4 other South Africans who got new cars in 2024 and motivated Mzansi

People

8 months ago

Last year, some South Africans shared that they proudly became new car owners. Briefly News listed five motivating stories of people with a new set of wheels.

The drama kings and queens of 2024: 4 South Africans who went viral for their rude behaviour

People

8 months ago

Some South Africans became internet famous after lashing out and causing a scene in public. Briefly News shared four stories of rude behaviour in 2024.

"The main reason I watch rugby": Girl shares Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu thirst trap video

People

8 months ago

A girl attended a match between the Sharks and Stormers in Cape Town and recorded Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu to make a thirst trap video of the athlete.

Success: Woman, 21, lands 6-figure job and 4 others celebrating employment in 2024

People

8 months ago

2024 was a year of success for some South Africans as they secured job opportunities. Briefly News compiled five stories of people celebrating employment in 2024.

"Today will be loud": Internet humoured seeing KwaZulu-Natal residents armed with fireworks

People

8 months ago

A local TikTok user in KwaZulu-Natal shared a humorous video showing many residents walking around with firecrackers, ready to welcome the new year.

"Cape Town is a trigger word for me": SA woman shares why the Mother City bothers her

People

8 months ago

A woman shared why she has a problem with Cape Town in the caption of her TikTok post. Some Capetonians and international app users agreed with her stance.