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

299 articles published since 16 May 2017

Author's articles

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

Africa

a year ago

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

Celebrities

a year ago

"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

Africa

a year ago

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

People

a year ago

"This marriage is already blessed": Reactions as kid lies on bride's flowing dress while she dances

"This marriage is already blessed": Reactions as kid lies on bride's flowing dress while she dances

Africa

2 years ago

"This is painful": Pregnant woman gives birth to twins less than 24 hours after her husband's death

"This is painful": Pregnant woman gives birth to twins less than 24 hours after her husband's death

World

2 years ago

TikTok video of man using slice of bread for daughter’s birthday cake goes viral, netizens chop onions

TikTok video of man using slice of bread for daughter’s birthday cake goes viral, netizens chop onions

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A man who couldn't buy a birthday cake for his daughter settled for sliced bread instead. In a video, he lit a candle on the bread as he marked her birthday.

Megastar Rihanna and Bae A$AP Rocky Welcome Their Second Child, Netizens Excited at the News: “It’s a Boy”

Megastar Rihanna and Bae A$AP Rocky Welcome Their Second Child, Netizens Excited at the News: “It’s a Boy”

Celebrities

2 years ago

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have expanded their family, as recent reports reveal that they welcomed a second baby boy into the world. Rihanna gave birth in August.

Man discovers that second child he is raising is not his, DNA tests confirmed in heartbreaking TikTok video

Man discovers that second child he is raising is not his, DNA tests confirmed in heartbreaking TikTok video

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

The Zimbabwean man had been suspicious of his wife's fidelity and even caught and reprimanded her three times. DNA tests confirmed his fears about their kids.

Amazon owner Jeff Bezos buys R1.3 billion luxurious mansion for bae after proposing with R47 million ring

Amazon owner Jeff Bezos buys R1.3 billion luxurious mansion for bae after proposing with R47 million ring

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Jeff Bezos divorced his ex-wife MacKenzie Scott in 2019 and 2022. He recently proposed to his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez and later gifted her a beautiful home.

Not a lion, but a dog: Zoo causes controversy by pretending dog is African lion

Not a lion, but a dog: Zoo causes controversy by pretending dog is African lion

People

2 years ago

Chinese zoos have come under scrutiny as visitors doubted the authenticity of the animals on display. In an emerged video, a zoo displayed a dog as a lion.

The end of an error: Woman's divorce photoshoot celebration electrifies netizens

The end of an error: Woman's divorce photoshoot celebration electrifies netizens

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A lady divorced her husband and decided to celebrate the divorce in a special way that would make it memorable on TikTok. She visited a studio for a photoshoot.

Meet Namola: Safety app connects communities, restores hope, and saves lives

Meet Namola: Safety app connects communities, restores hope, and saves lives

South Africa

2 years ago

Discover Namola, the safety app revolutionising personal safety in SA. Experience fast assistance, community support, and peace of mind at your fingertips.

Man who can’t dance does amapiano TikTok challenge, his glitch has Mzansi busting

Man who can’t dance does amapiano TikTok challenge, his glitch has Mzansi busting

People

2 years ago

A man shared a funny TikTok video of him attempting to do an amapiano dance challenge recently. The glitch in the funny video had people laughing even louder.

One of the world's top publishers - GMEM - expands into Legit

One of the world's top publishers - GMEM - expands into Legit

Editorial

2 years ago

One of the world’s largest media publishers, Genesis Media Emerging Markets (GMEM), which is Briefly News parent company, announced its rebranding into Legit

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