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

1709 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Give this man a raise": SA as energetic Cape Town road worker brings joy with dance moves

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a year ago

"You nailed it, bhuti": SA impressed as white man beautifully sings Vusi Nova's Ndikuthandile

People

a year ago

“Our lifesaver”: Mzansi laughs after woman shows PEP selling iPhones for R3.5k

People

a year ago

5 Steps of success: Man shares how he made R82k in 1 month selling Dubai perfumes

People

a year ago

"I keep things professional": Young teacher shares how she got into pole dancing

People

a year ago

"Jiva wena, Peter Parker": SA cracks jokes after seeing confident white man's odd dance moves

People

a year ago

"I cleared my skin": Woman goes from acne scars and textured skin to flawless complexion

People

a year ago

A woman shared how she went from acne scars and textured skin to achieving a flawless complexion. People online wanted to know how she cleared her skin.

"Thanks for the plug": SA as woman buys affordable stick-on nails after R500 ones fell off

People

a year ago

A young woman bought affordable stick-on nails from a store after her R500 nails, which she had gotten done by a nail technician, fell off after two days.

"Retirement isn't guaranteed": SA after man complains about huge tax on R30k 2-pot withdrawal

People

a year ago

A local man showed that he could withdraw R30 000 from his two-pot system pension fund. However, he was displeased to see how much he would be taxed.

"I love my res mates": Student and friends hilariously dance on the side of the street

People

a year ago

A student and her friends shared a video of themselves covered in blankets and dancing on the side of the street. Online users laughed at their antics.

"I waited 7 hours": Young man's parents leave him at Botswana border while on a business trip

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man shared on TikTok that he waited seven hours at the Botswana border while his parents were on a business trip in the neighbouring country.

"Indoda yiplan": Innovative man uses a rope for car's snapped accelerator cable

People

a year ago

When a man's accelerator cable snapped on his car, he used a piece of rope to keep the vehicle going. People applauded his innovative skills in the comments.

"What's a punishment for a toddler?": Woman's son uses freezer to hide her glasses and his shoe

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman shared that her toddler hid her glasses, one of his slippers and a teacup in the freezer. People laughed and shared similar experiences.

"Boy-boy has style": Mzansi adores little kid's 11 cool Shein haul outfits

People

a year ago

A mother bought her son 11 cool outfits from Shein that had him ready for summer. People adored the clothing and complimented the mom on her fashion sense.

"Made her look younger": SA admires hair transformation of woman with tiny strands

People

a year ago

A woman with short hair visited a hair salon in Cape Town to get a wig installed. The hairstylist worked her magic, making her client look younger.

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