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

Author's articles

Man pimps old iPhone 6s with solid battery and increases its memory to 256GB, netizens impressed

Man pimps old iPhone 6s with solid battery and increases its memory to 256GB,...

People

a year ago

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...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

24-year-old woman dumps husband 1 day after wedding for smashing cake on her face

24-year-old woman dumps husband 1 day after wedding for smashing cake on her...

People

a year ago

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...

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Celebrities

a year ago

Bear Crashes Couple's Wedding, Steals Their Food in Viral Video

Bear Crashes Couple's Wedding, Steals Their Food in Viral Video

People

a year ago

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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

Gallop into an exciting new horse racing revolution with Global Team Horse Racing!

Gallop into an exciting new horse racing revolution with Global Team Horse Racing!

Education

2 years ago

Global Team Horse Racing has revolutionised the traditional day at the races. Think about T20 but for horse racing. GTH is an exciting family event for all.

Briefly News partners with Meta to highlight the impact of digital communities in solving stubborn problems in Africa

Briefly News partners with Meta to highlight the impact of digital communities in solving stubborn problems in Africa

Editorial

2 years ago

Join Briefly News and Meta in a digital community campaign, "I am because we are," showcasing the impact of digital communities in solving problems in Africa.

Get Smarter: Take the leap with UCT's array of courses in 2023

Get Smarter: Take the leap with UCT's array of courses in 2023

Education

2 years ago

The University of Cape Town, through the GetSmarter platform, offers many online courses for South Africans. Register for one of their amazing courses today!

SarHap Hair Line wins best hair brand of the year at Africa Choice Awards in Nigeria

South Africa

2 years ago

South Africa' SarHap Hair Line has made Mzansi proud. The premium hair brand won the best hair brand at the Africa Choice Award in Lagos, Nigeria recently.

Rianette Cluley