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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"Is this AI hair?": Korean pupil humorously questions South African teacher's wig

People

11 months ago

"NSFAS aren’t angels": Man points out 'red flags' in bursary agreement, divides SA

People

11 months ago

"Rachel lookalike": SA mistakes blonde woman with Siya Kolisi at airport for ex-wife

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"Minister of enjoyment": Woman grooves with 'dancing' giraffe

People

11 months ago

"It's a privilege": Grateful Cape Town woman happily shares homeless shelter experience

People

11 months ago

"It's been a journey": Entrepreneur, 16, becomes Miss Teen Grand SA finalist

Women Empowerment

11 months ago

"The bathroom is something to behold": Woman shows 12 Apostles Hotel's presidential suite

People

11 months ago

A woman gave South Africans a peek of the presidential suite at the 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, based in Camps Bay, Cape Town. Some weren't fans of the decor.

"I wouldn't have paid": SA laughs after e-hailing driver asks passenger to drive

People

11 months ago

A Cape Town woman en route to the airport shared that she went from being a passenger to an e-hailing driver after her driver asked her to get behind the wheel.

"Ziya's effect is showing": SA cheers unemployed man's life glow-up after dumping girlfriend

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A TikTok content creator, Khotso 'Caliva' Makoloane, showed how he got his life glow-up after dumping his girlfriend. Many people applauded his efforts.

"It's a weird experience": Asian woman talks about first night in South Africa, locals confused

People

11 months ago

A solo traveller shared what it was like being an Asian woman in South Africa and feeling like the odd one out. Her 'weird' experience confused locals.

"Wasting food": Mzansi questions Johannesburg woman's spaghetti with amasi meal

People

11 months ago

A young Johannesburg content creator shared how she made her spaghetti with amasi meal. The unusual food combination divided local social media users.

"Wish to give back": KZN grass cutter earning R150 a day gets Unisa degree

People

11 months ago

Siyabonga Chaliluque, a 32-year-old man from a rural KwaZulu-Natal town, obtained his degree from Unisa. He earns his wages by cutting grass, getting R150 a day.

"8 Years is enough": SPAR employee's decision to quit retail pays off

People

11 months ago

A local woman shared that after eight years in the retail industry, she decided to quit and pursue a career in a different field. People supported her decision.

"I paid a lot of money": Domestic worker wears wedding dress to go grocery shopping

People

11 months ago

TikTok content creator and domestic worker Laiza the Mop Driver showed online users that she wore her white wedding dress to shop for her groceries.

"Deductions are crazy": SA split after mechanical engineer calls R41k basic salary "peanuts"

People

11 months ago

A mechanical engineer shared that they earned a basic salary of R41 000, which they thought was "peanuts." Some people agreed, while others thought differently.

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