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

1685 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"Can't wear my short shorts": Afrikaner man's cold-weather complaint humours South Africa

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28 days ago

"Decided to snitch": Woman reports landlord to SARS for unreturned R8k rental deposit

People

28 days ago

"The car ran over my leg": Johannesburg woman shares alleged e-hailing robbery horror

People

28 days ago

"It's very stupid": SA unsympathetic after woman breaks spine doing Nicki Minaj pose challenge

People

28 days ago

"What about Tshiamo?": SA reacts as 2nd boy requests Uncle Waffles as matric dance partner

People

29 days ago

I wasted my money": Man reviews disastrous Johannesburg Women’s Day concert

People

29 days ago

"Gatsby in my heart": Mexican man explains why he's 'Coloured by association'

People

29 days ago

Rodolfo Mendez, a Mexican man who moved to Cape Town, explains why he identifies as Coloured, as South Africans warmly welcome him to the country.

"We love the change": SA happy as woman shares latest Shein customs fee update

People

a month ago

A fashion content creator told South Africans about Shein's new customs fee update, which shoppers have welcomed for its transparency and protection against scams.

"Your timing was so perfect": E-hailing driver gifted R8.8k tip from US man after life-changing news

People

a month ago

Steven Shapiro, an American content creator, gave an e-hailing driver a tip of R8 800 on the same day he became a new father. A generous act that touched hearts.

"Didn't visit all of them": American woman shows packed itinerary for South African trip

People

a month ago

An American woman showed her extensive travel itinerary for South Africa, planning visits to Johannesburg and Cape Town, with a focus on food and local attractions.

"Tried it on white shirts": Domestic worker shows affordable hack to make linen brighter

People

a month ago

A domestic worker named Beauty Katiyo, whose online name is Gogo Mujubheki, shared a cleaning tip for brighter linen. She used two affordable ingredients.

"Loyalty is key": Beauty shares raw truths about life as a domestic worker and social media fame

Women Empowerment

a month ago

Domestic worker Beauty Katiyo has been recognised for her hard work and was selected for Briefly News' Women of Wonder: The Real Housekeepers of Mzansi project.

"These kids are lying": Costs of matric dance outfits leave SA in disbelief

People

a month ago

A content creator attended a school's matric dance and asked learners about the cost of their outfits. The amounts spent left many people in utter disbelief.

"He forgot he's a celeb": SA gushes over Siya Kolisi and Bathobele Hlekani's down-to-earth moments

People

a month ago

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi shared a traditional meal with rising Junior Bok star Bathobele Hlekani, and fans loved seeing the two bond over the special moment.

"Link up with BI Phakathi": SA loves American man paying for South African strangers' rent

People

a month ago

An American content creator, Steven Shapiro, visited Khayelitsha, Cape Town, to pay for people’s rent, leaving strangers grateful for his generosity.

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