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

Author's articles

"She nailed that set": Internet impressed with amapiano mix made by UK schoolgirl

People

a year ago

"A lot is going on": KZN man shows alleged expenses after payday and money left over

People

a year ago

"A visionary leader": Stellenbosch University awards honorary doctorate to science advocate

People

a year ago

"I think I need forewarning": UK woman in Cape Town questions city's winter weather

People

a year ago

"Never trusting her again": Cape Town man uses hammer to break rock-hard muffins sister baked

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Medical aid will save you": SA notes as mother flaunts top-tier experience at private hospital

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I don't know what I'm eating": American man tries 8 spaza shop chips, SA gives more suggestions

People

a year ago

A man from the United States of America living in South Africa tried a few packets of chips bought at a spaza shop. Locals suggested other brands to try.

"I wish to join you": SA motivated as woman's unemployment days end

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A local woman shared that she was leaving her days of unemployment in the past as she was fortunate to secure a job. People congratulated her success.

"34 Cubes of concrete": Man gets candid about home's construction

People

a year ago

A construction worker shared an update on how he and his team were doing regarding a home they were building. The post was met with mixed reactions.

"In an old auntie's bed": Snake handler removes Cape cobra hiding under blankets

People

a year ago

A snake handler in the Cape Winelands helped an elderly woman remove a Cape cobra that was hiding under blankets on her bed. The snake freaked people out.