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

1915 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Exploitative prices for locals": Woman complains about Cape Town's high costs

People

a year ago

"The reaction comes naturally": SA laughs after seeing upset dad watch Kaizer Chiefs game

People

a year ago

"She's so beautiful": SA adores boss helping domestic worker prepare for graduation

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Vibes after divorce was finalised": SA jokes as 2 ooms live their best lives at club

People

a year ago

Castle of Good Hope: Man complains about filth at National Heritage site

People

a year ago

"Disaster will strike": Mzansi stunned as man uses heater to grill meat

People

a year ago

"Choose him for the Springbok team": SA busts after loose pig dodges Mossel Bay community

People

a year ago

A video showed at least six Mossel Bay locals trying to capture a piglet on the loose in the popular harbour town. The chase had many online users laughing.

Boy, bye: Women share relatable responses after man says boys might go extinct

People

a year ago

A local woman stitched a TikTok video of a man telling people that boys might go extinct. Female social media users responded in the comments with joy.

"Out with the old": Thankful daughter surprises mother with brand-new car

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A grateful daughter shared that she surprised her mother with a brand-new vehicle to show her appreciation. Internet users congratulated the duo.

"Why am I smiling?": SA swoons seeing Ntando and Bash's romantic bakkie date

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Social media personalities Ntando and Bash had a romantic date on the back of a bakkie. Social media users swooned over what the lovebirds shared.

"Plastic shoes for R800": Man shades footwear brand after missing affordable sale

People

a year ago

A young man was disappointed to miss an incredibly affordable shoe sale from a well-known footwear brand. Social media users felt they could relate.

"That prayer saved you": SA jokes after woman's wig catches fire on 21st birthday

People

a year ago

A young woman shared that her hair caught alight when she wanted to blow out the candles on her 21st birthday cake. Online users laughed at the video.

"That's a signature to me": SA laughs after seeing funny chat between doctor and patient

People

a year ago

A TikTokker shared a screenshot of a funny WhatsApp conversation between a doctor and a patient. The patient wondered about what was written on the prescription.

"Do I tell the mom?": Woman seeks advice about next-door nanny's alleged abuse

People

a year ago

A local woman alleged that her neighbour's nanny was hitting a child and asked social media users if she should inform the mother about the nanny's actions.

"I'm deeply hurt": Woman's Shein customs bill almost half of her order's total

People

a year ago

A local woman shared that her Shein customs bill was almost half the total amount of her order. Some online users felt they could relate to the woman's pain.

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