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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"Only way to start the day": Adoptive mom shows Afrikaans prayer with daughter

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"There's more to delete": Woman gets rid of over 1,000 pictures of ex, SA shows support

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I thought it's an official job": US man surprised to see car guards outside SA

People

a year ago

"It's just the truth": Gauteng teacher shares why she quit her job, other educators relate

People

a year ago

"Effortless dancing": Vibrant local school learners' moves entertain Mzansi

People

a year ago

"I expected more": SA stunned seeing KZN school Departmental Head's salary shown by content creator

People

a year ago

"A lush oasis": Afrikaner proudly shows difference in Orania in the 1970s vs now

People

a year ago

An Afrikaner X user shared pictures showing what Orania looked like in the 1970s compared to now. Some people applauded the town's growth, while others laughed.

"It's painful": Man shows heartbreaking chat between brothers about having different fathers

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man shared a screenshot of a heartbreaking WhatsApp conversation between two brothers talking about not having the same father. Mzansi showed their support.

"My dumb foreigner era": Korean woman reflects on mistakes after moving to South Africa

People

a year ago

A Korean woman living in South Africa shared the four mistakes she made after moving to the country. Her errors entertained Mzansi social media users.

"This is my childhood": Excited Cape Town woman sees discontinued Lay's flavour back on the shelves

People

a year ago

While at a Spar in Cape Town, an excited young woman spotted a flavour of Lay's that was previously discontinued. Online community members shared her excitement.

"What's with the yoghurt?": UK woman living in Cape Town confused over dairy product

People

a year ago

A content creator from the United Kingdom shared that she was confused about South Africa's yoghurt and asked locals questions about the dairy product.

"I want a job there": SA swoons over petrol attendant getting a peck on the lips

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Shell petrol station shared a video of a petrol attendant receiving a kiss from a female driver. People wondered about their relationship status.

"Taken Twitter offline": Hacktivists take responsibility for X outage, Elon Musk blames Ukraine

People

a year ago

Elon Musk's social media platform X experienced a cyberattack on Monday and placed the blame on Ukraine. However, hacktivists claimed responsibility.

"The breadwinner can't swim": SA busts as man struggles in tiny pool, battles to stay afloat

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a man trying to balance himself in an inflatable boat in a small pool. Online community members laughed at the man's struggles.

"Her weapon in the future": Internet impressed as little SA girl speaks Chinese

People

a year ago

A little South African girl showed how she spoke in one of China's popular dialects. Online community members were impressed with her communication skills.

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