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

1604 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

Author's articles

"Loyalty is key": Beauty shares raw truths about life as a domestic worker and social media fame

7 days ago

"Build toward a child's future": Woman launches South Africa's 1st gifting and investment app

21 days ago

"It's been a journey": Entrepreneur, 16, becomes Miss Teen Grand SA finalist

a month ago

"I wish to join you": SA motivated as woman's unemployment days end

4 months ago

Empowering young ladies: Teacher gives modelling lessons for female pupils

6 months ago

Up and away: Young female pilot inspires internet with breathtaking video

6 months ago

"Let's get cooking": Young woman takes a risk, starts food services business

6 months ago

A young woman in Pretoria shared that she had taken a risk and started a business in the food industry. Many internet users sent her congratulatory messages.

"Bachelor's pass with 4 distinctions": KZN woman who quit her job and returned to school inspires SA

6 months ago

A young woman shared that she decided to quit her job and go back to school. It was a great decision as she obtained a bachelor's pass with four distinctions.

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

7 months ago

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

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

8 months 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.

"Black girl magic": SA swoons over woman's video of gorgeous new doctors

8 months ago

A woman shared a video of new, young doctors celebrating their achievements. Social media users complimented the medical practitioners on their beauty.

"Nothing beats the feeling": Aircraft engineer raves about disappointing naysayers

8 months ago

A young, qualified aircraft maintenance engineer happily shared that she disappointed naysayers who doubted her working in a male-dominated industry.

"Inspiring other ladies": SA praises young woman installing PVC ceiling in video

8 months ago

A young woman shared a TikTok video of herself installing a PVC ceiling. Social media users provided the woman with praise and constructive criticism.