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

1703 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Tell us where": SA curious after hearing Cape Town student pays R1.5k for rent

People

10 months ago

"Saved me from NSFAS stress": Woman thanks late dad for setting up her future

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"What's the code?": Fashion lovers interested in woman's stylish R7k Shein haul

People

10 months ago

Meet Kovini Moodley: Founder of Boss Babes of South Africa wins prestigious 2024 IRMSA award

Women Empowerment

10 months ago

"It’s the flip flops": Internet laughs at man's whacky dance moves at groove getting side-eyed

People

10 months ago

"Why your orders are late": Man shows delivery driver doing doughnuts on dirt road

People

10 months ago

Amapiano vs Afrobeats: South African living abroad finds Nigerians, sparks hilarious debate

People

10 months ago

A South African woman living abroad shared that she met Nigerians and sparked a hilarious debate about amapiano and Afrobeats. Mzansi online users loved the video.

"Free and super easy": Woman plugs couples with wedding invitation website, interests Mzansi

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A South African woman shared on TikTok the free wedding invitation website she used for her special day. Members of the online community loved the plug.

"People are super sensitive": SA defends Layla Kolbe after 'private school mom' joke

People

10 months ago

Sports wife Layla Kolbe joked about private school moms after a trip to the hair salon. However, her harmless joke offended one woman who called her out.

"All I've ever wanted": Woman, 26, builds mother a 4-room home, Mzansi proud

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A 26-year-old woman shared that she built a house for her mother and said the structure had four rooms. Online users applauded the woman's incredible gesture.

"This generation and laziness": Internet stunned as woman turns rice into pap

People

10 months ago

A woman from Nigeria shared how she turned rice into what South Africans call pap. Social media users were surprised to see the unique method used.

"Siya looks jealous": SA busts at Kolisi as Etzebeth and Kolbe wish each other happy birthday

People

10 months ago

Springbok stars Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth celebrated their birthdays and wished each other online. People joked Siya Kolisi looked jealous in the picture post.

R30k, a MacBook and weekly gifts: Woman flexes how bae spoils her

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local woman shared on TikTok some of the expensive and luxurious gifts she received from her boyfriend, who she had only been dating for three months.

"Siya is such a wonderful human": SA loves old video of Kolisi dancing with boy

People

10 months ago

In an old video, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi danced with the I Feel Good Kid, Desmond 'Desi' Koolen, at the launch of the Cheslin Kolbe Foundation.

"I decided to leave my province": Woman pursues dream job as safety officer

People

10 months ago

A local woman shared that she left her home province and travelled to another to pursue her dream job as a safety officer. She received a few messages of support.

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