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

1706 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Apply for debt review": Mzansi surprised after man shows less than R500 net pay after deductions

People

a year ago

"Teach me your ways": SA surprised after woman pays R66 for customs on R2.8k Shein order

People

a year ago

"Earning more than graduates": SA after woman shows Grade B security officer's payslip

People

a year ago

"Will join you soon": SA reacts to woman paying off account after 8 years, destroys her card

People

a year ago

"Couple with a vision": SA congratulates Checkers workers upgrading from shack to brick home

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Understand the feeling": SA laughs as man sleeps with bow and arrow in garage protecting luxury car

People

a year ago

"Check the real price": Woman shades Mr Price for marking up clothing item

People

a year ago

A woman shopping at Mr Price was disappointed that the store marked up one of their garments. Online users shared that marking up items was a regular occurrence.

"Let me run to my cart": Mzansi after woman shows Shein's R173 Steve Madden bag

People

a year ago

A woman spotted a Steve Madden retailing for R173 while shopping on the popular online store Shein. People expressed interest in the fashion item.

“Another night in a tent”: Man alleges mother kicked him, bae, baby out the house

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man claimed that his mother kicked him, his girlfriend and his child out of their house. The little family had to buy themselves a tent for shelter.

"Jumpscare": Woman gives teaching a chance and shows she deals with 'devils', SA busts

People

a year ago

A Cape Town woman shared that she decided to give teaching a chance. However, she discovered that interacting with high school learners was a pain.

"Not for the weak": SA relates to woman flexing being a long-distance relationship warrior

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman humorously told people that she is a warrior regarding long-distance relationships. Some people related to what the woman is going through.

"God is great": Mzansi supports woman, 24, flexing 'German machine' she bought in cash

People

a year ago

A 24-year-old woman showed people online, and her enemies, that she bought a 'German machine' in cash. People flooded the comments with congratulatory messages.

"It's so vibrant": Woman shows how she preserved her bridal bouquet

People

a year ago

Beauty queen Dr Karishma Ramdev Mouton showed people online how she managed to preserve her bouquet from her wedding. Internet users loved the idea.

"Guys, I'm happy": Woman shares cashier's payslip, salary surprises Mzansi

People

a year ago

A popular TikTokker showed people how much a cashier at an unnamed store earns by showing their payslip. People were eager to know the name of the store.

"People think I'm white": Zulu-speaking woman's name surprises Uber driver

People

a year ago

A young Zulu-speaking woman who requested an Uber shared how surprised her driver was when he saw her name on the app and how she looked in person.

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