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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Couple travels from Johannesburg to Great Zimbabwe for 10 days: "Easiest border crossings"

People

9 months ago

2007 Price of Hyundai Getz leaves South Africans nostalgic: "Ramaphosa's economy hates us"

People

9 months ago

Good Samaritan surprises PSIRA-qualified unemployed couple with better home

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Mr Eazi and Temi Otedola’s viral weddings across 3 countries explained: "Journey with us"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

SA celebrates Ouma Katrina Esau, the last native speaker of an ancient tongue: "A true queen"

People

9 months ago

R9k monthly budget breakdown for 1-year-old baffles South Africans: "Nanny fee is too low"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Mbali Nhlapho's hack to get rid of cockroaches leaves South Africans in doubt: "Temporary solution"

People

9 months ago

Well-known housekeeper Mbali Nhlapho shared an affordable hack to get rid of cockroaches. However, some people found that the method didn't work for them.

Unisa astrophysicist wins prestigious global prize: "Much-needed visibility to my work"

People

9 months ago

Unisa's Distinguished Professor James Chibueze received the prestigious Royal Society Rising Star Prize, awarded by one of the world's oldest scientific academies.

South Africans ready to see upcoming blood moon in total lunar eclipse: "Beware of the werewolves"

People

9 months ago

South Africans will join many people around the world to witness a blood moon during a total lunar eclipse happening on Sunday, 7 September, 2025.

“South Africa and Ukraine share a history”: Luxe Eastern Cape hotel honours connection with new sign

People

9 months ago

Residents from Mazeppa Bay and members of a Ukrainian association got together for the unveiling of an information sign honouring South Africa and Ukraine.

Adorable Afrikaner kid, 4, stressed by school goes viral: "They do ugly things"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A four-year-old Afrikaner boy seriously shared why he didn’t want to go to school, leading social media users to relate and share their own stories.

American woman jokes that she's Zulu, humours South Africans: "She fits right in with the culture"

People

9 months ago

American comedian Kelly Kellz joked with South African plane passengers that she was a Zulu woman and gave herself a new name, humouring many South Africans.

Man gets South Africa hyped about massive sports weekend: "Focus for the next 80-odd hours"

People

9 months ago

A sports content creator shared information about Bafana Bafana, the Proteas, the Springboks, and the Springbok Women’s games set to take place over the weekend.

LLB graduate works at retail store, South Africa shows her support: "Nothing is impossible"

People

9 months ago

A lawyer shared that an LLB graduate was looking for articles for eight years and now works at a retail store. Her story resonated with many South Africans.

Toddler 'buys' R8k Range Rover SV, South Africans crack jokes: "Coerced into signing"

People

9 months ago

A viral video showed a toddler signing for the R8 000 mini Range Rover SV he 'bought' from a local dealership. The adorable moment amused South Africans.

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