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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The drama kings and queens of 2024: 4 South Africans who went viral for their rude behaviour

People

a year ago

"The main reason I watch rugby": Girl shares Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu thirst trap video

People

a year ago

Success: Woman, 21, lands 6-figure job and 4 others celebrating employment in 2024

People

a year ago

"Today will be loud": Internet humoured seeing KwaZulu-Natal residents armed with fireworks

People

a year ago

"Cape Town is a trigger word for me": SA woman shares why the Mother City bothers her

People

a year ago

"What a beautiful language": US man shares 5 favourite Afrikaans words, fluency impresses SA

People

a year ago

"I wanted free ice cream": Woman laughs at rakgadi unimpressed with restaurant 'birthday'

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman shared a video of her rakgadi reacting to a dessert she received from a Spur waitress. Internet users laughed at the woman's reaction.

"Is he married?": SA swoons as woman gets princess treatment from brother

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared on TikTok how her brother gave her the princess treatment while she was busy with chores. People loved the kind man's gesture.

"Your mom is rich rich": SA loves mother sharing expensive 18-year-old homeware with daughters

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shared that her mother generously gave her and her sister expensive homeware that she had for 18 years. People admired the costly gifts.

"Great sense of humour": SA busts at makeshift speed trap stressing motorists

People

a year ago

A person showed a makeshift speed trap on the side of the road in a Western Cape town, which caused motorists to stress and the internet to laugh.

"It's been a rough journey": Woman, 40, celebrates 2 years of celibacy

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A South African woman shared that she was celebrating two years of celibacy. Members of the online community congratulated her for embracing the "rough journey."

Financially flourishing: Paying off a bond in 5 years and 3 other 2024 money tips that had SA talking

People

a year ago

In 2024, many South Africans shared financial tips, which some internet users found helpful. Briefly News compiled a list of four such viral stories.

"Everyone thinks I do drugs": Oom shares what it's like being homeless in SA

People

a year ago

A local man in the Western Cape described what it was like to be homeless in the country and shared his main source of income with South Africans.

"Comfortable and confident": Onlookers cheer for man doing belly flop at swimming pool

People

a year ago

A woman in Cape Town shared a video of a local man doing a belly flop in a swimming pool. The man received cheers from onlookers and applause from online users.

Woman gets driver's license after 6th attempt: "God really came through"

People

a year ago

A local woman shared that she received her driver's license after her sixth attempt. Members of the online community congratulated and applauded her efforts.

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