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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"I've emptied my pocket": BI Phakathi blesses woman selling name-brand clothes from taxi

People

a year ago

"I told them I will": Gauteng man happily swipes card for new vehicle in video

People

a year ago

"The power of prayers": Mzansi woman celebrates getting US Green Card

People

a year ago

"A reciprocation of love": Woman shows transport driver eating schoolkids' lunch

People

a year ago

"Give me a figure": UK wife confronts SA husband about lobola payment

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Empowering young ladies: Teacher gives modelling lessons for female pupils

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"You owe us nothing": Groom's family showers newlyweds with lavish gifts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared how a groom's family spoiled him and his new wife with extraordinary presents. Social media users shared their thoughts about the gifts.

"Woolies' food": Gauteng mom shows 5am prep for Grade R daughter's school lunch

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Content creator Ofentse Mphuti shared that she prepared her Grade R daughter's lunch for school at 5am. Social media users loved what she had made.

"Love interacting with them": Swiss man shares 3 favourite SA people, includes petrol attendants

People

a year ago

A Swiss man living in South Africa shared his three favourite people in the country. Some online users agreed with his choices, while others added to the list.

"You did Nsuku wrong": SA humoured as woman shows Big Brother Mzansi housemates' celeb lookalikes

People

a year ago

A local woman shared which of the Big Brother Mzansi housemates looked like local and international celebrities. People laughed at the comparisons.

"God bless this mother": SA adores woman showing mom ironing police uniform

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman shared a video of a mother sitting outside on a stoep and ironing a police uniform. Members of the online community praised the mother's gesture.

"It's not over until God says so": Man in construction shows major glow-up

People

a year ago

A local man working in construction shared a video showing how his life improved. Many social media users loved his glow-up and sent him positive messages.

"Sponono sam": Woman sticks out tongue for dog's kisses, grosses out SA

People

a year ago

A woman, who clearly loves her pet, shared a video of herself sticking her tongue out while her dog licked her mouth. The TikTok clip grossed out online users.

"Must be confused": Man shows fly's 'tongue' stuck to frozen chicken pack, SA pities insect

People

a year ago

An entertained local man shared a video of a fly's 'tongue' stuck to a pack of frozen chicken. Some people in the comment section felt sorry for the fly.

"He was so gracious": People help needy KZN man with trolley full of groceries

People

a year ago

A TikTok account shared that Good Samaritans helped a man in a store and told him he could fill his trolley with whatever he needed. People loved the kind gesture.

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