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

"Anything I get, I save": Mzansi woman shows impressive 2l cooldrink bottle of savings

People

a year ago

"Designer prices": Woman stunned by simple R3.8k Woolworths dress, SA relates

People

a year ago

"Looks amazing": SA loves creative woman making watermelon cake using toothpicks

People

a year ago

"From selling snacks": Schoolgirl shows R17.9k pile of coins saved in piggy bank

People

a year ago

"The confidence": Primo Baloyi teaches dad Lucas Radebe the Biri Marung dance

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"She's a star": SA loves little girl taking part in "Cash Kontant" dance in video

People

a year ago

"What a journey": Woman gets 8 distinctions in medicine at graduation, amazes SA

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A Stellenbosch University student shared that she graduated with eight distinctions in medicine. Online community members congratulated the woman.

"Christmas gift for my mother": Woman gives mom's crumbling kitchen a modern feel

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman showed a video of her mother's previously crumbling kitchen transformed into a modern cooking space. People loved the thoughtful renovation.

"Gogo fell on beat": SA laughs at video of failed Biri Marung challenge

People

a year ago

A grandson shared a video of himself and his grandmother doing the Biri Marung TikTok dance challenge. Unfortunately, the grandmother's fall received laughs.

"I can afford his ticket": SA busts at Chris Brown concert's floating re-enactment

People

a year ago

A South African man shared a comical TikTok video re-enacting Chris Brown's floating act, which he performed during his recent Johannesburg concert.

"Something fishy in the air": Woman questions UK influencers visiting Cape Town

People

a year ago

A South African woman shared her thoughts on TikTok about the growing presence of influencers from the United Kingdom visiting Cape Town recently.

"Soaking up joy": Rachel Kolisi 'heals' in Australia with kids and siblings

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi hopped onto an aeroplane and headed to Australia with her children to spend time with her siblings. She also shared a post about healing.

"The song says it all": SA buzzes about husband's underwhelming homecoming

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An excited woman shared a video of her husband returning home. However, online users questioned the man's underwhelming reaction when he saw his wife.