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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No burp challenge: Car guard challenged to chug cooldrink for R50 in comical video

People

a year ago

"Did a great job": SA loves woman's R200 year-end function makeup done at Small Street

People

a year ago

"Took a chance": Woman, 19, saves bursary money, owns student accommodation

People

a year ago

"Look at us now": Woman has baby as teen, graduates with PhD with daughter by her side

Family and Relationships

a year ago

"Hungry male mamba": Man catches 2.6m snake in Westville home, gives SA the heebie-jeebies

People

a year ago

"Free of complications": JP Smith shares Cape Town firefighters delivered 3 babies

People

a year ago

"He's a bargain": Rassie Erasmus' multi-million rand salary fails to impress South Africans

People

a year ago

Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus' multi-million rand annual salary failed to impress many South Africans and rugby fans, who felt he deserved more.

"I'm proud of myself": Cape Town woman graduates at 43, returns to complete PGCE

Women Empowerment

a year ago

A Cape Town woman enrolled at UWC at 39 and got her degree four years later before returning to complete her PGCE. People found her success story inspiring.

"It's disgusting": Young Afrikaans man complains about new 2-minute noodles recipe

People

a year ago

A young Afrikaans man spoke in English to air his frustrations about the new flavours of a brand of noodles and asked the company to bring back the old recipe.

"Turns water into Don Julio": SA can't deal with R14k Smeg kettle

People

a year ago

A woman showed South Africans that a kettle from Smeg cost R14 000 after the brand collaborated with an Italian fashion house. Internet users shared their surprise.

"Future municipal manager": SA applauds schoolchild saving R2.6k for the year

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A mother shared that her moneywise daughter saved R2 600 for the year by not spending her pocket money and keeping it all for the school holidays.

"Making memories": Teachers at prom show stunning before-and-after transformation

People

a year ago

A group of Cape Town primary school teachers showed TikTok users what they looked like before prom compared to how stunning they dressed at the event.

"A whole mood": SA busts as young woman shows video of quirky dancing dad

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young woman shared a video of what her father was like. The clip showed the playful man busting quirky dance moves, which had people wondering about her mother.

"Forever wena Shein": Mzansi woman shows 6 stylish dresses in fashion haul

People

a year ago

A young, fashionable content creator showed the online community the six dresses she bought from Shein. People loved what they saw and expressed their thoughts.

"Very horrible pay": SA sees retail store nurse's payslip, tries guessing company

People

a year ago

Boni from Lifereset with Boni shared the monthly salary of a nurse working at a retail company. Social media users tried to guess the person's employer.

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