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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"A carb crime scene": R1k chocolate muffin on delivery app stuns South Africans

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4 months ago

"Aunty was a baddie": Woman revving her car amuses South Africans

People

4 months ago

"Love really lived here": Clement Manyathela's touching Tshidi Madia tribute warms hearts

People

4 months ago

"My missus is in the building": Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu confirms relationship status during Q&A

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"They don't want our cash": American woman stunned she can't use US dollar in South Africa

People

4 months ago

"Mama, look at your children": Siya Kolisi’s brother Liyema gets a luxurious car worth R440k

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

"The financial weight is heavy": Young dancer's mom needs help getting her to New York competition

People

4 months ago

Xiniah Lewin, a 10-year-old dancer, was afforded the opportunity to represent South Africa on a global scale. However, she needs financial assistance.

"Those kids gave me the strength": KZN teen swims in memory of Vaal crash victims

People

4 months ago

Teen swimmer Sohail Khan honoured 13 Vaal crash victims by dedicating his aQuellé Midmar Mile swim to their memory, showcasing resilience and empathy.

"Best give-away thus far": Delivery driver's grand gift from popular content creators wows SA

People

4 months ago

Content creators, Dream Boys, surprised a delivery driver with a brand-new motorbike, delighting social media users and lifting the driver's financial burden.

It's giving Thabo Bester": Picture of Jeffrey Epstein 'lookalike' sparks conspiracies

People

4 months ago

Social media users mistook a grey-bearded 'man' for Jeffrey Epstein, but X debunked the AI-generated image, sparking reactions from disbelief to humour.

"That’s one less to worry about": Video shows alleged criminals trying to hijack the wrong aunty

People

4 months ago

A TikTok video showcased a Cape Town motorist's brave escape from an attempted hijacking, receiving widespread praise for her quick actions amid chaos.

"It's so him": Funny spin on Paul O'Sullivan's Ad Hoc Committee testimony amuses South Africans

People

4 months ago

Johannesburg content creator Ongie Gusha hilariously mimicked Paul O'Sullivan's Ad Hoc Committee testimony, leaving people in stitches over her spot-on portrayal.

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"I'm aiming to settle these fees": UCT tuba player left with large student debt asks public for help

People

4 months ago

Miché van der Rheede, a female tuba player, asked the public for financial assistance so that she can obtain her third degree from the University of Cape Town.

"The song was requested": Man shares tribute for woman mauled to death by own pitbulls

People

4 months ago

At the request of someone close, a local rapper shared a tribute for Faziela Swartz, a Cape Town woman who was mauled to death by her pit bull pets.

"Powerade straight from the tap": Midrand woman's blue tap water puzzles South Africans

People

4 months ago

A Midrand woman revealed shocking blue tap water amid Gauteng's ongoing water crisis, sparking social media buzz and humorous reactions from residents.

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