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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"Take note boys": Young lady shows guys Valentine's Day tutorial, SA huns approve

Family and Relationships

a year ago

From Cornwall Hill to Harvard: SA learner with 93.7% average and 15 distinctions plans to study maths

People

a year ago

"Kanti you guys actually work?": SAPS officer impresses SA with vlog

People

a year ago

"Make a better decision": Cape Town man throws money in bin for people to find

People

a year ago

"Why isn't the driver stopping?": SA busts at taxi chronicles of broken door

People

a year ago

"Droëwors made him do it": Handrè Pollard's son crawls to meaty treat in sweet video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Life never end": Young man shares he allegedly impregnated 2 ladies in the same year

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man shared he allegedly got two women pregnant in the same year, becoming a father to two kids. Some people applauded him for being a present dad.

"God knows better": Woman pushes on after failing matric

People

a year ago

One brave South African woman didn't hesitate to share with TikTok users that she failed her matric examinations. Many people on the app showed their support.

"I'm sad and disappointed": Student to repeat Grade 11 after failing matric

People

a year ago

A local schoolgirl shared on TikTok that after she failed her matric examinations, she decided to repeat Grade 11. Her decision earned her praise.

"Many more reasons": Man from Switzerland explains why he moved to South Africa

People

a year ago

A man from Switzerland shared on TikTok why he moved to South Africa. His video intrigued South Africans, who even asked the man about his relationship status.

"Proud of how far I’ve come": Rachel Kolisi shares childhood photos and skin glow-up

People

a year ago

While sharing childhood photos, Rachel Kolisi showed her skincare routine using Clarins products. People saw the resemblance between Rachel and her daughter.

"Bus on fire": Woman shows passengers evacuating burning long-distance vehicle

People

a year ago

A woman travelling on a long-distance bus shared that it was on fire and that passengers had to evacuate. People shared their thoughts about the situation.

"Less than R27k": Woman shows affordable way to travel to Dubai for 7 days

People

a year ago

A local woman told South Africans how they could travel to Dubai for less than R27 000 for seven days. Some loved the deal, while others were sceptical.

"Have to get in the grave": Woman shares experience of twin sister's burial

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared on her TikTok account that she had to get into her twin sister's grave at the burial site. Some social media users shared similar stories of loss.

"This is the worst": Student shares comical struggles of covering schoolbooks

People

a year ago

A student shared with South African app users how she struggled to cover one of her hardcover books for school. Some people felt they could relate.

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