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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Meet Gauteng's young geniuses: Top achievers honoured at Engen's Maths & Science School Awards

People

a year ago

"I'm not used to this": Surprised US woman compares taste of meat in SA to America

People

a year ago

"Not common in South Africa": Cape Town beachgoer spots giant elephant seal

People

a year ago

"You're not alone": SA comforts emotional unemployed mom raising child with a disability

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Sol Phenduka is a concept": Mzansi spots another lookalike at fast-food restaurant

People

a year ago

"No relevant degree": 29-year-old woman shares short course that landed her a job in tech

People

a year ago

Mauritius moments: Handré Pollard and wife swim up close with big sea creatures

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Springbok star Handré Pollard and his wife, Marise, enjoyed their first vacation as a family of three in Mauritius. While there, the couple swam with sea creatures.

"Cough up that money": Man rants about small R3.1m Cape Town apartment

People

a year ago

A South African man was surprised to see the size of a R3.1 million apartment in Cape Town, which had two bedrooms and one bathroom. The price got mixed reviews.

"Not my real parents": Eastern Cape kid tells mom he doesn't want to be her child

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A little TikTok star had a comical argument with his mother, stating that his parents weren't his real parents. His antics had Mzansi online users laughing.

"Sizofunda mahala": Video shows financially-excluded UCT students protesting, VC responds

People

a year ago

Students from the University of Cape Town gathered on campus to protest against financial exclusion. The vice-chancellor shared an update regarding the matter.

"Dinosaur in the apartment": Man shows massive monitor lizard climbing curtains

People

a year ago

A man showed a massive monitor lizard climbing up curtains in someone's apartment. Many online community members expressed their shock after seeing the reptile.

"Kind of what they look like": American man predicts PowerBall numbers for 18 February

People

a year ago

A man from the United States of America shared what he thought were the winning numbers for South Africa's PowerBall taking place on 18 February 2025.

"Kids are random": SA busts at Afrikaans boy's Checkers Sixty60-themed birthday bash

People

a year ago

An Afrikaans boy celebrated his sixth birthday with a Checkers Sixty60-themed party. Some internet users loved the creativity, while others cracked jokes.

"What I do once a month": Domestic worker shares trade secret of making cutlery shiny

People

a year ago

A well-known domestic worker shared an easy and budget-friendly cleaning hack to keep cutlery from losing their shine. She used four simple ingredients.

"He's so unbothered": SA surprised as dedicated learner studies while peers have fun at school

People

a year ago

A schoolboy showed determination and discipline when his peers enjoyed a school event while he sat at his desk to focus on his work. People loved his dedication.

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