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

1617 articles published since 23 Apr 2024

Author's articles

"Didn't visit all of them": American woman shows packed itinerary for South African trip

People

11 days ago

"Tried it on white shirts": Domestic worker shows affordable hack to make linen brighter

People

11 days ago

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

Women Empowerment

11 days ago

"These kids are lying": Costs of matric dance outfits leave SA in disbelief

People

11 days ago

"He forgot he's a celeb": SA gushes over Siya Kolisi and Bathobele Hlekani's down-to-earth moments

People

12 days ago

"Link up with BI Phakathi": SA loves American man paying for South African strangers' rent

People

12 days ago

Man urges Black people to take accountability for 'Open Chats Podcast' racist comments

People

12 days ago

A young Black man spoke to the Black community and urged members to take accountability after hearing about 'Open Chats Podcast's' racist remarks.

"MacG allowed this content": SA opinion split as radio host criticises 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

12 days ago

A local radio host, Thabo Baloyi, criticised derogatory remarks made on 'Open Chats Podcast' about Coloured people, sparking a debate over racism.

"Lay a complaint": Woman provides information on how to formally report 'Open Chats Podcast'

People

12 days ago

A woman shared how to formally report the controversial 'Open Chats Podcast' after its hosts and guests made derogatory remarks about the Coloured community.

"The Holy Spirit convinced me": Afrikaner warns against moving to the USA on H-2A visa

People

12 days ago

An Afrikaner evangelist, Johan Helberg, explained why people should avoid making America their home, whether through seeking refuge or the H-2A visa.

"It was already marked down": Woman pays R259 for R3k Le Creuset whistling kettle, reveals how

People

13 days ago

A local content creator bought a R3 000 Le Creuset whistling kettle for R259. She shared how she scored this amazing deal, sparking interest among South Africans.

"Not the first time": SA disgusted after chef allegedly finds 'slime' in retail store's juice box

People

13 days ago

A South African content creator revealed that an executive chef for a popular hotel group allegedly found slime in a carton of cranberry juice from a retail giant.

"Waving like a little queen": Pictures of Faf de Klerk and daughter have South Africans swooning

Family and Relationships

13 days ago

Springbok Faf de Klerk took to his Instagram account to share photos of himself and his little princess, Remi-Ré, in Cape Town, where he enjoyed a round of golf.

Potential serial killer news spooks Afrikaner woman: "On the loose in Pretoria"

People

13 days ago

An Afrikaner woman shares alarming news about a possible serial killer in Pretoria after four burnt bodies were found in the area, one of them at a train station.