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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"Looks like a ritualist's room": SA unimpressed with young woman's old-looking room

People

a year ago

"South African vibes": Mzansi delighted as people in Ireland groove to amapiano song

People

a year ago

"Didn’t have petrol": Johannesburg woman shows taxi driving in reverse to solve fuel problem

People

a year ago

"Welcome to our dream home": Pretoria doctor proudly shows huge house's backyard

People

a year ago

"I didn't know it was a thing": UK man shows 3 stages of lobola-paying experience

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"A little bit tone-deaf": SA questions Education Department introducing controversial portable desks

People

a year ago

"Let's keep it fresh": Housekeeper Mbali Nhlapho shares 2 easy ways to keep closet smelling clean

People

a year ago

Well-known South African housekeeper Mbali Nhlapho shared two methods people could utilise to keep their closets smelling fresh. People appreciated her suggestions.

"Living like Barbie": SA adores content creator Kayla Kim Kay's pink apartment

People

a year ago

Many members of the online community loved the look of businesswoman and social media influencer Kayla Kim Kay's stylish pink apartment seen in a video.

"Part of the soundtrack": SA musician's song featured on Netflix show about notorious scammer

People

a year ago

South African musician Dope Saint Jude shared how one of her songs landed on award-winning producer and screenwriter Shonda Rhimes' Netflix show.

"Uncommon opportunity": South Africans to see all 7 planets in the sky in Great Planet Parade

People

a year ago

South Africans will see all seven planets aligning in the sky once the Great Planet Parade takes place. NASA explained that people will require telescopes.

"The youngest student enrolled at NYU": Woman shows 12-year-old professor

People

a year ago

A woman attending a college in New York shared that a 12-year-old genius and New York University student, Soborno Bari, visited her school to share a presentation.

"Feels illegal to watch": SA questions young SAPS cop sharing viral on-duty vlog

People

a year ago

A young South African Police Service official uploaded a vlog showing people what it was like being a cop. Many thought he would get in trouble for his post.

"Nothing wrong with that": SA amused by video showing learners pushing school taxi

People

a year ago

A TikTok video showed a group of school learners pushing their school transport. Many online community members shared they saw nothing wrong with the clip.

"Do your research on crime": US woman shares funny video explaining safety in SA

People

a year ago

A woman from the United States of America took a humorous approach when she spoke about safety in South Africa. Locals laughed at her explanation.

"Very good ancestors": SA surprised after KZN woman wins R5.3m using old numbers on Lotto

People

a year ago

Ithuba shared that a young woman from KwaZulu-Natal won R5.3 million playing Lotto numbers her late father once used. She only spent R5 on the ticket.

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