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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"What about Tshiamo?": SA reacts as 2nd boy requests Uncle Waffles as matric dance partner

People

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I wasted my money": Man reviews disastrous Johannesburg Women’s Day concert

People

10 months ago

"Gatsby in my heart": Mexican man explains why he's 'Coloured by association'

People

10 months ago

"We love the change": SA happy as woman shares latest Shein customs fee update

People

10 months ago

"Your timing was so perfect": E-hailing driver gifted R8.8k tip from US man after life-changing news

People

10 months ago

"Didn't visit all of them": American woman shows packed itinerary for South African trip

People

10 months ago

"Tried it on white shirts": Domestic worker shows affordable hack to make linen brighter

People

10 months ago

A domestic worker named Beauty Katiyo, whose online name is Gogo Mujubheki, shared a cleaning tip for brighter linen. She used two affordable ingredients.

"Loyalty is key": Beauty shares raw truths about life as a domestic worker and social media fame

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

Domestic worker Beauty Katiyo has been recognised for her hard work and was selected for Briefly News' Women of Wonder: The Real Housekeepers of Mzansi project.

"These kids are lying": Costs of matric dance outfits leave SA in disbelief

People

10 months ago

A content creator attended a school's matric dance and asked learners about the cost of their outfits. The amounts spent left many people in utter disbelief.

"He forgot he's a celeb": SA gushes over Siya Kolisi and Bathobele Hlekani's down-to-earth moments

People

10 months ago

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shared a traditional meal with rising Junior Bok star Bathobele Hlekani, and fans loved seeing the two bond over the special moment.

"Link up with BI Phakathi": SA loves American man paying for South African strangers' rent

People

10 months ago

An American content creator, Steven Shapiro, visited Khayelitsha, Cape Town, to pay for people’s rent, leaving strangers grateful for his generosity.

Man urges Black people to take accountability for 'Open Chats Podcast' racist comments

People

10 months ago

A young Black man spoke to the Black community and urged members to take accountability after hearing about 'Open Chats Podcast's' racist remarks.

"MacG allowed this content": SA opinion split as radio host criticises 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

10 months ago

A local radio host, Thabo Baloyi, criticised derogatory remarks made on 'Open Chats Podcast' about Coloured people, sparking a debate over racism.

"Lay a complaint": Woman provides information on how to formally report 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

10 months ago

A woman shared how to formally report the controversial 'Open Chats Podcast' after its hosts and guests made derogatory remarks about the Coloured community.

"It was already marked down": Woman pays R259 for R3k Le Creuset whistling kettle, reveals how

People

10 months ago

A local content creator bought a R3 000 Le Creuset whistling kettle for R259. She shared how she scored this amazing deal, sparking interest among South Africans.

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