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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"Not the spatulas": Mzansi cracks jokes seeing woman's Steve Madden dupes

People

a year ago

"Dating apps weren't working": Cape Town man joins running club to meet new people

People

a year ago

"They stole the milk tart": Man claims Americans took SA's classic dessert as their own

People

a year ago

"Done with the corporate world": Woman quits toxic job after less than 3 months

People

a year ago

"I can't keep this secret": Woman claims MultiChoice pays well, sparks debate

People

a year ago

"Passed with distinctions": Girl gets into university after failing matric 3 times

People

a year ago

"My palace": Woman shows "rich mommy vlog" living in R20k 2-room shack

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A local woman shared a "rich mommy vlog" showing online viewers the two-room shack she lived in with her young daughter. Her video inspired social media users.

"The charges are crazy": SA surprised after man deposits coins at Capitec Bank

People

a year ago

A man showed how he deposited coins at a Capitec Bank ATM by carrying the cash in an iPhone box and putting it in the tray. People were worried about bank charges.

"Tell us where": SA curious after hearing Cape Town student pays R1.5k for rent

People

a year ago

TikTok content creators asked students around Cape Town how much they paid for rent. One person paid R1 500, while another had to fork out R10 000.

"Saved me from NSFAS stress": Woman thanks late dad for setting up her future

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman shared a dedication post to her late father, who ensured she could complete her studies. People praised the man and shared similar stories.

"What's the code?": Fashion lovers interested in woman's stylish R7k Shein haul

People

a year ago

A young woman shared that she spent R7 000 on a few items she bought from Shein. Social media users who loved the fashion finds asked for the codes.

Meet Kovini Moodley: Founder of Boss Babes of South Africa wins prestigious 2024 IRMSA award

Women Empowerment

a year ago

Risk management expert Kovini Moodley received a prestigious award at the 2024 IRMSA Gala dinner, highlighting her exceptional contributions to the field.

"It’s the flip flops": Internet laughs at man's whacky dance moves at groove getting side-eyed

People

a year ago

A local man shared a video of another man performing whacky dance moves at groove. Social media users found the dancing funny and cracked jokes about it.

"Why your orders are late": Man shows delivery driver doing doughnuts on dirt road

People

a year ago

A man recorded a video of a delivery driver spinning doughnuts on a dirt road and joked it was why people's orders were late, making online users laugh.

Amapiano vs Afrobeats: South African living abroad finds Nigerians, sparks hilarious debate

People

a year ago

A South African woman living abroad shared that she met Nigerians and sparked a hilarious debate about amapiano and Afrobeats. Mzansi online users loved the video.

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