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 managing editor of Briefly News (joined in 2016). Previously, she worked as 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

309 articles published since 16 May 2017

Author's articles

Jada Pinkett Says She, Will Smith Will 'Stay Together Forever' Despite Strained Marriage

Jada Pinkett Says She, Will Smith Will 'Stay Together Forever' Despite Strained...

11 months ago

Nairobi man says poverty pushed him to become gay in South Africa, Saudi Arabia

Nairobi man says poverty pushed him to become gay in South Africa, Saudi Arabia

11 months ago

Nigerian lady who married man when he was broke rejoices as he appoints her MD of his company

Nigerian lady who married man when he was broke rejoices as he appoints her MD o...

11 months ago

Woman models long legs in TikTok video of her catwalk to rival any supermodel, viewers applaud

Woman models long legs in TikTok video of her catwalk to rival any supermodel, v...

11 months ago

Heartwarming father-son reunion video touches netizens with unforgettable moments

Heartwarming father-son reunion video touches netizens with unforgettable moment...

a year ago

Bride wears white suit on wedding day, Facebook users stan 4 pics of woman defying norms

Bride wears white suit on wedding day, Facebook users stan 4 pics of woman defyi...

a year ago

Nigerian lady attends her wedding with Ghana Must Go bag, collects bundles of money from her husband

Nigerian lady attends her wedding with Ghana Must Go bag, collects bundles of money from her husband

A bride was seen with a big Ghana Must Go bag during her wedding. She was spotted kneeling before her husband who was giving her money to put in the bag.

"God stood by me": Lady retains her beauty, remains a slay queen despite amputation of her right leg

"God stood by me": Lady retains her beauty, remains a slay queen despite amputation of her right leg

A Nigerian lady has remained impressively beautiful and positive despite suffering an amputation. The lady named Bridget posted a touching video on TikTok.

Steve Harvey in tears as stepson thanks him for adopting him: "You saved me"

Steve Harvey in tears as stepson thanks him for adopting him: "You saved me"

Jason Harvey made his step dad cry during a show when he declared his love for him and also heaped praise on him for taking them in and giving them his last name.

Side Chic Heartbroken After Learning Married Man She's Dating is Cheating With Another Woman

Side Chic Heartbroken After Learning Married Man She's Dating is Cheating With Another Woman

A heartbroken woman has taken to social media to ask whether she is justified to be angry that the married man she is in an affair with has a third lover.

Jidenna admits to manipulating women, 'Bambi' singer sincerely reflects on past womanising behaviour

Jidenna admits to manipulating women, 'Bambi' singer sincerely reflects on past womanising behaviour

Nigerian- American singer and rapper Jidenna narrated how he used to lie to, manipulate and exploit his girlfriends in the past. He expressed regret for his actions.

"Can't love you less": Nigerian lady gushes as she proudly displays her small-sized boyfriend online

"Can't love you less": Nigerian lady gushes as she proudly displays her small-sized boyfriend online

A young Nigerian lady has shown off her small-sized boyfriend without shame. According to her, people can talk all they want but she can't love him less.

Man reunites with family after 9 years in prison in emotional TikTok video, netizens tear up

Man reunites with family after 9 years in prison in emotional TikTok video, netizens tear up

A heartwarming video has shown the moment a young man reunited with his family members after nine years in prison. He lifted his mum up as they hugged.

TikTok video of woman getting caught by boss sleeping at work goes viral, netizens curious

TikTok video of woman getting caught by boss sleeping at work goes viral, netizens curious

A lady posted a video showing the moment her boss caught her sleeping on the job. She expressed deep shock as she did not know her boss was coming.

"Understanding girlfriend": Lady rides in boyfriend's car boot after his friends occupied the seats

"Understanding girlfriend": Lady rides in boyfriend's car boot after his friends occupied the seats

A video of a lady entering her boyfriend's car boot has stirred massive reactions online. It is reported that his friends already occupied all the seats in the car.

Rianette Cluley