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

"Your mom is rich rich": SA loves mother sharing expensive 18-year-old homeware with daughters

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

"Great sense of humour": SA busts at makeshift speed trap stressing motorists

People

8 months ago

"It's been a rough journey": Woman, 40, celebrates 2 years of celibacy

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Financially flourishing: Paying off a bond in 5 years and 3 other 2024 money tips that had SA talking

People

8 months ago

"Everyone thinks I do drugs": Oom shares what it's like being homeless in SA

People

8 months ago

"Comfortable and confident": Onlookers cheer for man doing belly flop at swimming pool

People

8 months ago

Woman gets driver's license after 6th attempt: "God really came through"

People

8 months ago

A local woman shared that she received her driver's license after her sixth attempt. Members of the online community congratulated and applauded her efforts.

"It's been my priority": Video shows determined mother braiding daughter's 4C hair

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A white mother shared a TikTok video braiding her black daughter's 4C hair type. Social media users loved the woman's dedication and shared tips.

"I owe myself a lot": Rachel Kolisi shares emotional video wrapping 2024

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Businesswoman and philanthropist Rachel Kolisi shared a video showing some of the events in her life in 2024. She received love from online users.

"Such loving kids": SA swoon at triplets vying for dad's attention

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A family shared a TikTok video showing triplets wanting their father's attention while out in public. Online community members adored the short video.

"Don't let Nara Smith see": Internet intrigued as Catholic priest shows how he makes holy water

People

8 months ago

A Catholic priest shared with app users how he turned regular water into holy water by following a few simple steps. Online community members were fascinated.

"You don't know who my father is": Alleged intoxicated woman gets aggressive with flight attendants

People

8 months ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a plane passenger who was allegedly drunk and aggressive towards flight attendants on a domestic flight after Christmas.

Sisters bedazzle father's bald head: "Dad hates to see his daughters coming"

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A local girl and her sister bonded with their father by bedazzling his head with colourful rhinestones. Online users were surprised to see the man participate.