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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"It's been my priority": Video shows determined mother braiding daughter's 4C hair

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I owe myself a lot": Rachel Kolisi shares emotional video wrapping 2024

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Such loving kids": SA swoon at triplets vying for dad's attention

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Don't let Nara Smith see": Internet intrigued as Catholic priest shows how he makes holy water

People

a year ago

"You don't know who my father is": Alleged intoxicated woman gets aggressive with flight attendants

People

a year ago

Sisters bedazzle father's bald head: "Dad hates to see his daughters coming"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"I was terrified": Woman finds live frog in lettuce packet from well-known food retailer

People

a year ago

A woman in Cape Town shared a video showing that she found a living frog in a packet of lettuce she bought from a well-known food and retail store.

Man shows mom's precious reaction to Mr Price modelling photo: "I love you so much"

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young internet personality showed his mother's precious reaction when she saw a picture of him modelling for Mr Price in the storefront display.

"Proud of him": Woman's younger brother buys groceries for the 1st time

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman showed TikTokkers the first groceries her younger brother had bought since he had secured a job. The older sister and her mother were very proud.

King Kolbe: Side-stepping players and 3 other moments Cheslin had SA bursting with pride in 2024

People

a year ago

Springbok star Cheslin Kolbe made an even bigger name for himself this year with his talent and personal achievements. Briefly News listed his standout moments.

Money moves: Couple saves R6k moving into shack, 4 other people celebrate being rent-free

People

a year ago

Many South Africans made smart money moves this year by ditching renting and buying houses. Briefly News compiled a list of five such inspiring stories.

"Lead us not into temptation": SA ladies fall for buff guy hard at work in video

People

a year ago

A South African man shared a TikTok video of himself working hard and asked people to feed him. The social media post had many local ladies swooning.

Kolisi Claus: Siya gives gifts to kids in children's home on Christmas Day

People

a year ago

Springbok captain and Sharks player Siya Kolisi spent Christmas morning giving back to kids at a local children's home. People loved his act of kindness.

"Forever grateful": Woman remembers late mom driving her to uni before chemo, SA in tears

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady shared an emotional TikTok post where she remembered her late mother, who drove hundreds of kilometres for her before her chemotherapy session.

Fashion flop: Woman spends R37k on dress, shows what she ordered vs what she got

People

a year ago

A woman on TikTok showed the R37 000 dress she ordered online compared to what she received. The unfortunate fashion flop had many people cracking jokes.

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