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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Got me in tears": Internet adores generous man's 'small' gift for his emotional father

Family and Relationships

21 days ago

"All the tears were gone": Good Samaritan helps evicted family stranded on the streets

Family and Relationships

22 days ago

"Bring my leader back": South Africans want Zakumi, 2010 FIFA World Cup mascot, to return

People

22 days ago

"We were excited": Athlone School for the Blind gets 1st Braille textbook series from OUPSA

People

22 days ago

"I understood everything": Internet amazed to hear Dutch and Afrikaans speakers compare words

People

22 days ago

"Love is blind, but the law is not": Divorce attorney speaks on Black Coffee, Enhle Mbali settlement

Family and Relationships

22 days ago

"This is pure greed": 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket prices costing millions stun South Africans

People

22 days ago

A Cape Town man was in disbelief when he saw that one of the tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup cost millions of rands for a match in the United States.

"Child of the Rainbow Nation": Mzansi intrigued by ancestral DNA results of Cape Coloured woman

People

23 days ago

A Cape Coloured woman shared the results of her ancestral DNA test, revealing a diverse ethnic background that intrigued members of the online community.

"Take kitty to the bank": South Africans amused as woman shows video of phara cat 'stealing' money

People

23 days ago

A local woman shared a video of her phara cat 'stealing' money from a table. Online community members found the clip amusing and shared similar stories.

"Take it to Mexico first": Man wants FIFA-banned vuvuzelas back after Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup

People

23 days ago

After Bafana Bafana qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a South African man asked about the return of the vuvuzelas, which FIFA had banned after 2010.

"It was about consistency": Former YoTV star Merica Monamodi wows with 1-year weight loss journey

People

23 days ago

Merica Monamodi, a former YoTV presenter, impressed people on the internet by showing the impressive physical results of her year-long weight loss journey.

"We have lost the plot": R2.7m listing for 1-bedroom Cape Town apartment stuns South African woman

People

23 days ago

A woman saw that a one-bedroom apartment in Cape Town had a price of R2.7 million. It offered potential buyers iconic views from the comfort of the area.

"Gathering of criminals": Video of Nathi Mthethwa's 2013 'Top Billing' wedding splits South Africans

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

An old video of former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and his wife, Philisiwe Buthelezi’s wedding, which featured on 'Top Billing,' divided South Africans.

"May your pockets never run dry": South Africans love woman's kitchen renovation for her mother

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

A South African content creator gave the internet a look at the kitchen renovation for her mother. People online hoped they could do the same for their parents.

Miss Grand South Africa shares which other Miss Grand International contestant should win the crown

People

24 days ago

Miss Grand South Africa, Boitshepo Lamola, revealed to a panel of judges who else should win the crown and title at Miss Grand International 2025.

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