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

1909 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Danko": Siya Kolisi, kids and siblings say goodbye to Zimbabwe after New Year's holiday

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"My passport is my identity": SA man talks about denouncing citizenship for Germany

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Va va vroom: Old 1st cars and 4 other South Africans who got new cars in 2024 and motivated Mzansi

People

10 months ago

The drama kings and queens of 2024: 4 South Africans who went viral for their rude behaviour

People

10 months ago

"The main reason I watch rugby": Girl shares Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu thirst trap video

People

10 months ago

Success: Woman, 21, lands 6-figure job and 4 others celebrating employment in 2024

People

10 months ago

"Today will be loud": Internet humoured seeing KwaZulu-Natal residents armed with fireworks

People

10 months ago

A local TikTok user in KwaZulu-Natal shared a humorous video showing many residents walking around with firecrackers, ready to welcome the new year.

"Cape Town is a trigger word for me": SA woman shares why the Mother City bothers her

People

10 months ago

A woman shared why she has a problem with Cape Town in the caption of her TikTok post. Some Capetonians and international app users agreed with her stance.

"What a beautiful language": US man shares 5 favourite Afrikaans words, fluency impresses SA

People

10 months ago

A man from the United States of America shared his five favourite Afrikaans words. People were more impressed with his fluency in the local language.

"I wanted free ice cream": Woman laughs at rakgadi unimpressed with restaurant 'birthday'

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local woman shared a video of her rakgadi reacting to a dessert she received from a Spur waitress. Internet users laughed at the woman's reaction.

"Is he married?": SA swoons as woman gets princess treatment from brother

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A young woman shared on TikTok how her brother gave her the princess treatment while she was busy with chores. People loved the kind man's gesture.

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

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A South African woman shared that her mother generously gave her and her sister expensive homeware that she had for 18 years. People admired the costly gifts.

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

People

10 months ago

A person showed a makeshift speed trap on the side of the road in a Western Cape town, which caused motorists to stress and the internet to laugh.

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

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A South African woman shared that she was celebrating two years of celibacy. Members of the online community congratulated her for embracing the "rough journey."

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

People

10 months ago

In 2024, many South Africans shared financial tips, which some internet users found helpful. Briefly News compiled a list of four such viral stories.

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