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

2247 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

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"It's like a co-working space": Expat in Canada shows why she's never returning to South Africa

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"The highest builder in our land": Orania resident records historic moment of town's building

People

a month ago

"Something needs to be done": Afrikaner man weighs in on heartbreaking Vaal crash

People

a month ago

"It's a dumping site with water": Dirty Cape Town beach sparks outrage among South Africans

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a month ago

"I love this": Luxe bag spotting at Sandton City Mall intrigues South Africans

People

a month ago

"This year was a little less": Woman uses Pick n Pay Smart Shopper points after 1 year

People

a month ago

"Enjoy your new journey": Twins taking different paths after passing matric elate SA

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Twins Simesihle and Melokuhle Khuzwayo excelled in matric, with Simesihle topping her province. Both pursue further studies in different provinces, inspiring many.

"Brave as heck": Limpopo farmer eyeballing venomous cobra scares South Africans

People

a month ago

A Limpopo farmer bravely encountered a venomous snouted cobra, sharing fascinating facts while evoking fear from social media users witnessing his close encounter.

"Make wise choices": Mom lays out strict back-to-school rules for her 4 children

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A mother shared her strict back-to-school rules with her four children, emphasising discipline and wise choices as they started a new school year.

"Atchar": Usher's singing lookalike leaves the internet laughing

People

a month ago

A man resembling multi-award-winning singer Usher lip-synced one of his hit songs, amusing several social media users with his uncanny resemblance.

"I see what you did there": Internet impressed as Kristy Sarah breaks her silence amid divorce

Family and Relationships

a month ago

Kristy Sarah broke her silence after her divorce from Desmond Scott, hinting at new living arrangements while receiving overwhelming support on Instagram.

"I applaud the audacity": Price of canned Cape Town air rocks the internet

People

2 months ago

A bewildering can of 'Air of Cape Town' sparked theories and laughter on social media, as people pondered its contents and humorous possibilities.

"That Afrikaans cover": Gr11 learner's subject-themed book covers intrigue South Africans

People

2 months ago

Grade 11 learner Ncebakazi Nkosi wowed people with themed book covers featuring AI designs. Her creative takes turned heads, sparking lively online discussions.

"Do you finally understand Tyla?": Mixed-race US woman feeling seen in South Africa intrigues locals

People

2 months ago

An American woman discovered Cape Town's Coloured community, feeling seen as a mixed-race person in a vibrant culture that reshapes her understanding of identity.

"Back to square one": State of Johannesburg CBD 2 months after G20 has South Africans outraged

People

2 months ago

Johannesburg CBD’s post-G20 summit state stuns South Africans. A viral video revealed vendors flooding pavements and littered streets, igniting an online debate.

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