Rianette Cluley

Education: Journalism AI Academy (Google News initiative, 2023). Reuters Introduction to Digital Journalism Certificate, sponsored by the Meta Journalism Project (November 2023). Google News initiative training (2024).

Experience: Junior journalist and photographer, Witbank News (2007-2008). Senior print and online journalist and photographer, Queensburgh News (2009-2010) and Highway Mail (2008-2013), Northglen News (2013-2014), Highway Mail (2014-2015)

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

315 articles published since 16 May 2017

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Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work, SA raves

Comrades Marathon runner 2025 receives heartwarming hero's welcome back at work,...

People

2 days ago

"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction workers, SA touched

"He's the foreman already": Toddler enjoys pap and vleis with construction...

Family and Relationships

2 days ago

"This much pain": SA woman’s viral TikTok shows struggle after 2025 Comrades Marathon

"This much pain": SA woman’s viral TikTok shows struggle after 2025 Comrades...

People

3 days ago

Julius Malema says Donald Trump is scared of him after singing 'Kill the Boer'

Julius Malema says Donald Trump is scared of him after singing 'Kill the Boer'

Politics

20 days ago

Zelenskyy in Pretoria: South Africa's quiet diplomacy emerges into the spotlight

Zelenskyy in Pretoria: South Africa's quiet diplomacy emerges into the spotlight

Africa

a month ago

SA Queer Movement and stakeholders to celebrate Pride Month at Midrand Rainbow Pride event

SA Queer Movement and stakeholders to celebrate Pride Month at Midrand Rainbow...

South Africa

8 months ago

Unathi Nkayi looks like royalty at SA Fashion Week, arrives in Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth R3m

Unathi Nkayi looks like royalty at SA Fashion Week, arrives in Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth R3m

Celebrities

8 months ago

Unathi Nkayi and Naked Ape designer Shaldon Kopman arrived at SA Fashion Week in true style in a customised Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth over R3 million.

200 Uitenhage/ Kariega residents march to demand government response to flood crisis and pollution

200 Uitenhage/ Kariega residents march to demand government response to flood crisis and pollution

South Africa

8 months ago

Over 200 community members in Uitenhage, Jeffrey’s Bay, Humansdorp, and Gqeberha protested, demanding that government take action during the climate crisis.

Survey finds 80% of adults help their parents with tech: Here’s how you can too

Survey finds 80% of adults help their parents with tech: Here’s how you can too

Cars and Tech

9 months ago

A recent survey found that 80% of adults are still helping their parents navigate the world of digital tools. They found a persistent digital literacy gap.

The struggle for digital Balance: Survey reveals generational differences in screen time management

The struggle for digital Balance: Survey reveals generational differences in screen time management

Cars and Tech

9 months ago

A recent survey of 4000 Germans, French, Americans, and Brits found that all generations have issues with screen time. Finding the right balance is important.

Virtual fame, real issues: The risks of using virtual influencers

Virtual fame, real issues: The risks of using virtual influencers

Cars and Tech

9 months ago

The use of virtual infuencers, or computer-generated influencers, is on the rise. While the are many benefits to using a CGI influencer, there are also risks.

Quiz: Rev up your knowledge, test your car logo IQ

Cars and Tech

10 months ago

Are you a petrol head, think you know your car brands well? Test your knowledge of car brands in South Africa by taking Briefly News fun logo quiz.

"People are stressed": Young cop shows off his new car, gets mixed reviews from Mzansi

"People are stressed": Young cop shows off his new car, gets mixed reviews from Mzansi

People

10 months ago

A young South African Police Service cop shared when he received his new Volkswagen from a dealership. Some people were stunned, while others showed support.

Quiz: How well do you know former president Nelson Mandela?

Quiz: How well do you know former president Nelson Mandela?

Politics

10 months ago

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela is a global icon who reshaped South Africa's future. He joined the ANC in 1943 and founded the ANC Youth League in 1944.

Ransomware groups thriving through Ransomware-as-a-Service

Ransomware groups thriving through Ransomware-as-a-Service

Editorial

11 months ago

RaaS allows central syndicates to develop and rent out ransomware tools to affiliates who execute cyberattacks on individuals and critical infrastructure businesses.

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