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

1898 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Sounds like a Disney character": Nara Smith's baby name for 4th child stuns the internet

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

"Too full of himself": Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu's alleged attitude disturbs fan

People

24 days ago

"Fly the flag": Mzansi wowed by South Africa's Miss Grand International national costume

People

24 days ago

"We know who to blame": Rachel and Siya Kolisi's wedding clip resurfaces 1 year since split, SA sad

Family and Relationships

24 days ago

"Beautiful décor": 21st Celebration held in the middle of the road impresses South Africans

People

25 days ago

"Shouldn't go unnoticed": Talented man accurately imitating animal sounds entertains South Africans

People

25 days ago

"Something to remember": Woman repurposes Woolworths' shopping bags, shares vital tip

People

25 days ago

A home gardener shared how she repurposed Woolworths' black shopping bags and offered helpful advice to prevent the soil from becoming hydrophobic.

"Evidence for your insurance": South Africans laugh after lion rips woman’s car during safari drive

People

25 days ago

A lion at Lion and Safari Park ripped a woman's car after she opted for the self-drive experience. Several social media users joked about the incident.

"I got monetised": South African content creator shares her Facebook earnings

People

25 days ago

A content creator shared how much she earned by posting on Facebook, something she didn't know could be done. She reposted other videos on the social media platform.

"I thought the house was haunted": Woman's newly bought pre-owned home produces spooky sounds

People

25 days ago

After recently buying a pre-owned house, a woman shared that she heard sounds coming from her ceiling, which led her to believe the house was haunted.

"Ishmael has a story": Woman captures gogo choked up after seeing graduate grandchild

Family and Relationships

28 days ago

A woman shared a heartwarming TikTok video of a gogo overcome with emotion after two graduates visited her. The video touched the hearts of many.

"The colour is the worst part": Woman shows the disappointing couch she ordered

People

28 days ago

A woman was disappointed when she bought a couch from Takealot. This follows her failed attempt to buy a couch on Facebook Marketplace that had no reviews.

"The team is deeply committed": Johannesburg Pride exec gets the City's support

People

28 days ago

For this year's Pride Month, Johannesburg's Executive Mayor Dada Morero will join the Johannesburg Pride March, which is set to occur on 25 October 2025.

"I’m not mentally equipped": SA scared hearing snake catcher's safety tip for cobra encounters

People

28 days ago

A snake handler shared a straightforward video on what to do during a cobra encounter. His safety tip, while simple, still frightened social media users.

"Life doesn't end if you become disabled": Wheelchair user returns to extreme sport in Cape Town

People

28 days ago

A 62-year-old man named Guy Davies showed the world that being in a wheelchair didn't stop him from returning to the racetrack, all for a good cause.

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