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Rianette Cluley

Education: Thomson Reuters Foundation Newsroom AI Adoption Programme (2025), WIN Global Leadership Accelerator (2025), Journalism AI Academy (Google News Initiative, 2023), Reuters Intro to Digital Journalism (2023), Google News Initiative training (2024).

Experience: Journalist, Witbank News (2007-2008); Journalist, Queensburgh News (2009-2010); Journalist, Highway Mail (2008-2015); Journalist, Northglen News (2013-2014); Project Manager/director, Briefly News (2016-present).

Rianette Cluley is the Media Project Manager of Briefly News (joined in 2016). Previously, she was a journalist and photographer for award-winning publications within the Caxton group (joined in 2008). She also attended the Journalism AI Academy powered by the Google News Initiative and passed a set of trainings for journalists from Google News initiative. In February 2024, she hosted a workshop titled AI for Journalists: Power Up Your Reporting Ethically and was a guest speaker at the Forum of Community Journalists No Guts, No Glory, No Story conference. E-mail: rianette.cluley@briefly.co.za

185 articles published since 16 May 2017

Author's articles

Sana Mchunu sparks debate: Should you help a friend who betrayed you?

Sana Mchunu sparks debate: Should you help a friend who betrayed you?

Celebrities

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"I am truly humbled": Lady Du teams up with Ramaphosa to inspire youth to vote

"I am truly humbled": Lady Du teams up with Ramaphosa to inspire youth to vote

Celebrities

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"Against all odds": Father-son duo sells home to save Essence Hair Care

"Against all odds": Father-son duo sells home to save Essence Hair Care

Industry

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"Happy Father’s Day: Tumelo Ramaphosa’s funny tribute warms Mzansi's hearts"

"Happy Father’s Day: Tumelo Ramaphosa’s funny tribute warms Mzansi's hearts"

South Africa

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What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

What is the official retirement age in South Africa in 2026?

Education

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Dosto Noge built a remarkable career while keeping his wife completely out of spotlight

Dosto Noge built a remarkable career while keeping his wife completely out of spotlight

Facts and lifehacks

2 months ago

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Westcol College's cheapest courses, application requirements and fees explained for 2026

Facts and lifehacks

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All DStv packages, channels, and price comparisons for 2026

Services

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Discover the DStv packages with the channels list and subscription costs. DStv has many local and international entertainment for everyone at an affordable price.

Ciara Miller and West Wilson (Summer House): How their relationship ended after Season 8

Ciara Miller and West Wilson (Summer House): How their relationship ended after Season 8

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Summer House Season 8 co-stars Ciara Miller and West Wilson dated for about five months. Are they on good terms? Is he dating her ex-friend, Amanda Batula?

Meet Chelsea Lazkani: Everything to know about the Selling Sunset star

Meet Chelsea Lazkani: Everything to know about the Selling Sunset star

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Chelsea Lazkani has been a cast member on Selling Sunset since 2022. How much do you know about the reality TV star and realtor beyond her professional ventures?

Sean Astin's parents: Meet Patty Duke and his multiple father figures

Sean Astin's parents: Meet Patty Duke and his multiple father figures

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Sean Astin's parents were married for nearly two weeks before their 1970 annulment. Who raised the actor, and what has he said about the father figures in his life?

Who is Sandra Lynn Modic? The actress and wife of David Ellison

Who is Sandra Lynn Modic? The actress and wife of David Ellison

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

David Ellison's wife, Sandra Lynn Modic, is a California native with a background in theatre. A look at her career and their marriage of over 14 years.

Is Sandeep Kaur Diljit Dosanjh's wife? Inside the singer's private life

Is Sandeep Kaur Diljit Dosanjh's wife? Inside the singer's private life

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Although Sandeep Kaur has been rumoured to be Diljit Dosanjh's wife, this remains officially unconfirmed. Is the pair together, and do they have a son?

Mary Sheffield's husband, Rickey Jackson Jr.: meet Detroit's first gentleman

Mary Sheffield's husband, Rickey Jackson Jr.: meet Detroit's first gentleman

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Mary Sheffield's husband, Rickey Jackson Jr., is a community leader in Detroit, Michigan. Inside their marriage as the city's first female mayor and first gentleman.

Is Bonnie Stoll Diana Nyad's wife, coach, or friend?

Is Bonnie Stoll Diana Nyad's wife, coach, or friend?

Celebrity biographies

2 months ago

Diana Nyad's wife does not exist since she has never been married. Was she romantically involved with her best friend and former coach, Bonnie Stoll?

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