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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Booze and babes: Man shares how he carelessly blew R17.4m lotto winnings

People

a year ago

"My circle is smaller": Woman hosts 21st bash, only brother and his friend join

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Focus on the E": Mzansi doubtful after woman buys legit Nike Dunks from Shein

People

a year ago

"Don't move": Safari guide and group get up close with a big leopard

People

a year ago

"Not what I ordered": Upset woman buys fridge online, gets wrong product 5 days later

People

a year ago

Taxi chronicles: Passengers freak out as they become part of high-speed chase

People

a year ago

"Where did you buy it?": SA wonders about man's under R1k vacuum cleaner

People

a year ago

A young Gauteng man bought himself a vacuum cleaner for under R1 000. The local gentleman assembled the cleaning machine and tried it for people to see.

"Pass with distinctions": Woman flexes successful outcome of working and studying at the same time

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A working student shared that she passed with distinctions. People celebrated her success, while others wanted to know how she balanced her work and student life.

"How does a person sit?": Comedian questions weird bar at KFC, SA provides explanations

People

a year ago

A comedian went to KFC and was confused by a weird bar in the chicken shop. He tried to sit on the device but failed, which made him wonder what it was used for.

"My mom normally stays home": Private school kids share what their rich parents do for a living

People

a year ago

Student at a private school in Sandton shared on TikTok what their wealthy parents do for a living. The professions wowed people, who added humour in the comments.

Surrogate struggles: Woman carrying baby for couple with 37-year age gap changes her mind

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A surrogate, Taylor Owens, who was carrying the child of a couple, Quran McCain and Cheryl McGregor, with a 37-year age gap, shared she wanted to keep the baby.

"Is lay-by allowed?": Mzansi stunned after man shares video finding iPhones sold at Markham

People

a year ago

While at Markham, a young man spotted a few iPhones on display. People were a little surprised to see the popular phone brand sold at a retail store.

"I love this for you": Mzansi thrilled after woman's bae buys a car for her birthday

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared she received a brand-new car for her birthday from her partner after he asked her what she wanted. People applauded their relationship.

"I would've passed out": SA has chills after man wearing plakkies catches frog-swallowing Cape cobra

People

a year ago

A snake catcher based in the Western Cape removed a Cape cobra from a pool. In the post's comment section, online users wrote that seeing the snake gave them chills.

"I would leave": Mzansi angry after disobedient pupils forced to cut their hair

People

a year ago

High school pupils who broke school rules were required to shorten their hair. People were more angry at the school for the punishment than at the naughty learners.

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