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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"Got the land for R5 000": Woman living on farm shares home improvements

People

a year ago

"I was delusional": Woman shares mistakes she made when buying first house at 25

People

a year ago

"I'm confused": Wanatu, e-hailing service for Afrikaans drivers, gets mixed responses from SA

People

a year ago

"Redecorating my class": Creative Grade 7 teacher turns into interior designer

People

a year ago

Thriving at 35: Rachel Kolisi spends first birthday as a single woman, posts workout video

People

a year ago

Up and away: Young female pilot inspires internet with breathtaking video

Women Empowerment

a year ago

"Let's get cooking": Young woman takes a risk, starts food services business

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A young woman in Pretoria shared that she had taken a risk and started a business in the food industry. Many internet users sent her congratulatory messages.

"Going to have extremely beautiful children": Stunning couple wins over internet

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a bride and groom celebrating their wedding day went viral after members of the online community shared how captivated they were with their beauty.

"What in the Paw Patrol?": SA laughs as Cape Town man paraglides with dog

People

a year ago

A TikTokker in Cape Town shared a video of a man paragliding with his dog, taking off at Signal Hill. Many social media users cracked jokes after watching the clip.

"What's up with our education system?": Gauteng teacher has 53 Grade 1 students in class

People

a year ago

A teacher in Gauteng shared with South Africans that she had to welcome 53 new Grade 1 students into her classroom and didn't have enough furniture.

"Bachelor's pass with 4 distinctions": KZN woman who quit her job and returned to school inspires SA

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A young woman shared that she decided to quit her job and go back to school. It was a great decision as she obtained a bachelor's pass with four distinctions.

"Tomorrow I'm practising how to tap": Woman prepares for January's payday

People

a year ago

A local woman jokingly showed South Africans how she prepared for the first payday of the year. Members of the online community laughed at the comical clip.

"Exactly what I want": SA adores elderly couple on lunch date

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTokker shared a clip of an elderly South African couple on a lunch date at a fast-food restaurant. Social media users adored the viral video.

"What my toddler eats": Mzansi mom shows what she feeds her 15-month-old in a day

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African mother shared what her hungry 15-month-old son ate in a day on her TikTok account. Social media users loved how adorable the child was.

"Mr Teddy came to life": Snake rescuer finds black mamba in stuffed toy bear

People

a year ago

KwaZulu-Natal-based snake rescuer Nick Evans shared on Facebook that he found a black mamba hiding in a teddy bear. Social media users applauded Nick's work.

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