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

299 articles published since 16 May 2017

Author's articles

Woman's prayers answered: Mom of 5 boys finds abandoned baby, wants to adopt her

Woman's prayers answered: Mom of 5 boys finds abandoned baby, wants to adopt her

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

Resecurity collaborates with African law enforcement focusing on cyber intelligence to secure digital growth

Resecurity collaborates with African law enforcement focusing on cyber intelligence to secure digital growth

Editorial

3 years ago

Meet Jeffrey Masha, a disabled man cleaning the streets of Mamelodi in his wheelchair

Meet Jeffrey Masha, a disabled man cleaning the streets of Mamelodi in his wheelchair

People

3 years ago

A guide to marrying a foreigner outside of South Africa

A guide to marrying a foreigner outside of South Africa

Editorial

3 years ago

Here’s how to register your marriage quickly in South Africa

Here’s how to register your marriage quickly in South Africa

Editorial

3 years ago

It took 3 weeks to complete: Kind policewoman builds fine house for poor widow who lived in mud house

It took 3 weeks to complete: Kind policewoman builds fine house for poor widow who lived in mud house

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

I love wearing my wife's clothes: Man says as he poses in wife's matching crop top & trousers, stirs reactions

I love wearing my wife's clothes: Man says as he poses in wife's matching crop top & trousers, stirs reactions

People

3 years ago

A man has sent social media into frenzy after taking different poses in his wife's clothes. According to the man, he derives joy in wearing his wife's clothes.

Go for it: Photo shows emotional note father left for kids before his death, many get emotional

Go for it: Photo shows emotional note father left for kids before his death, many get emotional

Family and Relationships

3 years ago

A lady showed the note their father left for them just before his death. The man advised his kids to always go for it. People got emotional reading it online.

Change, adapt and fine-tune: Briefly News gears up for another successful year

Change, adapt and fine-tune: Briefly News gears up for another successful year

Editorial

3 years ago

Here's to the year that was 2021 and all its challenges. Briefly News looks forward to an exciting 2022. Merry Christmas and Happy News year to all our readers.

HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick: Don’t miss out on this iconic design and limited-edition gift

HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick: Don’t miss out on this iconic design and limited-edition gift

Editorial

3 years ago

Sleek, stylish, and #ExquisitelyDesigned, the HUAWEI FreeBuds Lipstick brings you studio quality sound and exceptional comfort for just R3999! Pre-order yours.

How to get a divorce decree copy in South Africa

How to get a divorce decree copy in South Africa

Editorial

3 years ago

If you’re in the unfortunate position of having lost your divorce decree copy, here’s some essential info to keep in mind! Apostil.co.za can make this easy.

Hollywoodbets offers you all the best action of Live Games!

Hollywoodbets offers you all the best action of Live Games!

Editorial

3 years ago

Hollywoodbets, SA’s premier entertainment & sports betting brand, offers a huge online selection including Spina Zonke, Roulette, Lightning Dice and more.

How South African police clearance certificates work – A guide

How South African police clearance certificates work – A guide

Editorial

3 years ago

The process of getting a South African Police Clearance Certificate can seem complicated and lengthy at first glance, but with the right help it can be easier.

Showmax has a 2 for 1 deal across all packages for Black Friday

Showmax has a 2 for 1 deal across all packages for Black Friday

Editorial

3 years ago

For a limited time, Showmax is offering a 2-for-1 deal on all packages, including Showmax Pro. Buy one month of Showmax and get a second month on the house.

Limpopo attorney facing fraud and theft charges inaugurated as PR councillor

Limpopo attorney facing fraud and theft charges inaugurated as PR councillor

Politics

3 years ago

Pan Africanist Congress member Nkoemakae Mola, who faces 15 charges of fraud and theft worth millions, was sworn in as a PR councillor in Limpopo recently.

Rianette Cluley