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

Author's articles

"Hai please bra": Siya Kolisi's teammate attempts to play Xs and Os on his dry leg

People

a year ago

"I had fun": Woman candid about breaking record sleeping with over 1 000 men in 12 hours

People

a year ago

"Ruined the moment": Bizarre video shows mom-in-law stealing the show at gender reveal

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Are men not self-aware?": Cape Town woman records 2 men allegedly following her

People

a year ago

"I'd do the same": SA laughs as elephant uses Polo as scratching post

People

a year ago

"Thank you very much": Woman shows matriculant bagging 7 distinctions

People

a year ago

Matric results 2024: Top Gauteng pupil bags 15 distinctions and is heading to Harvard

People

a year ago

Joshua Andrews, a 2024 matric learner who attended a private school in Centurion, Gauteng, achieved 15 distinctions and plans to study at Harvard University.

"Please support my art": Tzaneen artist uses mouth to draw Limpopo premier

People

a year ago

A local artist shared how he used only his mouth to create a portrait of Dr Phophi Ramathuba, the Premier of Limpopo. He asked people to support his art.

"Made Ma proud": 2024 matric learner shows expensive spoils for impressive results

People

a year ago

A South African girl took to her TikTok account to share that she received numerous presents after obtaining a bachelor's pass and three distinctions.

"I have to be true to myself": Girl to repeat Grade 12 shows positivity

People

a year ago

A South African girl held her head high and shared her decision to repeat Grade 12 after receiving her matric results. Many people showed her their support.

"I think I'll stay that side": Mzansi woman reviews RedNote, China's version of TikTok

People

a year ago

A South African social media user downloaded China's RedNote after hearing about the TikTok ban in the United States and gave a review of the app.

"A bachelor's pass": Mnike TikTok dance challenge creator celebrates matric results

People

a year ago

Rozette Makka, the creator of the Mnike TikTok dance challenge, joyfully shared that she achieved a bachelor's pass. Many people sent congratulatory messages.

"Accepted at all of them": Father shares son applied to 5 top UK universities

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A proud father shared that his son was accepted at all five prestigious universities he applied for in the United Kingdom. He plans to study at his first choice.