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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"Everyone thinks I do drugs": Oom shares what it's like being homeless in SA

People

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"Comfortable and confident": Onlookers cheer for man doing belly flop at swimming pool

People

10 months ago

Woman gets driver's license after 6th attempt: "God really came through"

People

10 months ago

"It's been my priority": Video shows determined mother braiding daughter's 4C hair

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"I owe myself a lot": Rachel Kolisi shares emotional video wrapping 2024

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Such loving kids": SA swoon at triplets vying for dad's attention

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

"Don't let Nara Smith see": Internet intrigued as Catholic priest shows how he makes holy water

People

10 months ago

A Catholic priest shared with app users how he turned regular water into holy water by following a few simple steps. Online community members were fascinated.

"You don't know who my father is": Alleged intoxicated woman gets aggressive with flight attendants

People

10 months ago

A TikTok user shared a video of a plane passenger who was allegedly drunk and aggressive towards flight attendants on a domestic flight after Christmas.

Sisters bedazzle father's bald head: "Dad hates to see his daughters coming"

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local girl and her sister bonded with their father by bedazzling his head with colourful rhinestones. Online users were surprised to see the man participate.

"I was terrified": Woman finds live frog in lettuce packet from well-known food retailer

People

10 months ago

A woman in Cape Town shared a video showing that she found a living frog in a packet of lettuce she bought from a well-known food and retail store.

Man shows mom's precious reaction to Mr Price modelling photo: "I love you so much"

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A young internet personality showed his mother's precious reaction when she saw a picture of him modelling for Mr Price in the storefront display.

"Proud of him": Woman's younger brother buys groceries for the 1st time

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A local woman showed TikTokkers the first groceries her younger brother had bought since he had secured a job. The older sister and her mother were very proud.

King Kolbe: Side-stepping players and 3 other moments Cheslin had SA bursting with pride in 2024

People

10 months ago

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe made an even bigger name for himself this year with his talent and personal achievements. Briefly News listed his standout moments.

Money moves: Couple saves R6k moving into shack, 4 other people celebrate being rent-free

People

10 months ago

Many South Africans made smart money moves this year by ditching renting and buying houses. Briefly News compiled a list of five such inspiring stories.

"Lead us not into temptation": SA ladies fall for buff guy hard at work in video

People

10 months ago

A South African man shared a TikTok video of himself working hard and asked people to feed him. The social media post had many local ladies swooning.

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