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

1447 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"The salary is a crime scene": Woman shows architect with master's degree's payslip

Content creator Boni Xaba shared what an architect with a master's degree earned. The salary surprised the online community, who thought it was low.

"She's so hot": Woman gushes over young Engen employee

A woman visiting an Engen petrol station gushed over one of the employees and pointed out her beauty. A few online community members felt the same way.

"This experience has pushed me": Mrs South Africa contestant details semi-finals journey

Blessing Ngwenya, a semi-finalist in the Mrs South Africa competition, shared with Briefly News her journey in the competition and what she plans to do as a winner.

"Please read the room": Woman calls out 'tone-deaf' 'Big Brother Mzansi' fans wanting votes

A local content creator called out 'Big Brother Mzansi' fanbases who she felt were tone-deaf when it came to asking others to vote for their favourite housemates.

"The taxi is mine": US man becomes determined gaatjie, humours SA

An American man was in a taxi in South Africa when he decided to take on gaatjie duties and look for passengers. His attempts made social media users laugh.

"It's called manifesting": SA relates to student fantasising about expensive property

A boy living in the Western Cape looked at an expensive house and vehicle worth millions of rands and calculated how much it would cost him per month.

"It feels illegal": SA busts as teacher comically shows SARS relieves her work stress

A young teacher took a humorous approach when she shared how the South African Revenue Service helps with work stress. The video humoured locals.

"Is Beyoncé coming to SA?": Mzansi raves over stylish R1.8k Luella boots

A fashion content creator shared a video showing stylish Luella boots, which reminded people of one of Beyoncé's albums. The shoes would cost fashionistas R1,799.

"Mr and Mrs Vermaak": Miss SA 2023 Natasha Joubert's wedding video wows Mzansi

Former Miss South Africa titleholder Natasha Joubert recently got married and shared a video showing snippets of her wedding day. Many celebs congratulated her.

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