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

Boxing star embarks on classroom fight to become an astronaut

Boxing star embarks on classroom fight to become an astronaut

3 years ago

The HUAWEI nova 8i's sleek design and style will win you over

The HUAWEI nova 8i's sleek design and style will win you over

3 years ago

Long battery life and fast charging: The HUAWEI nova 8i offers this and more

Long battery life and fast charging: The HUAWEI nova 8i offers this and more

3 years ago

8 Halloween movies to watch on your phone with the Showmax app

8 Halloween movies to watch on your phone with the Showmax app

3 years ago

Meet Dayalan Pillay: From boring retail job to top 5 for Durban graduate

Meet Dayalan Pillay: From boring retail job to top 5 for Durban graduate

3 years ago

Meet Ntombifuthi Mchunu who worked at KFC for 4 years to fund her nursing studies

Meet Ntombifuthi Mchunu who worked at KFC for 4 years to fund her nursing studie...

3 years ago

The HUAWEI nova 8i is now available and offers everything you need from a smartphone

The HUAWEI nova 8i is now available and offers everything you need from a smartphone

The HUAWEI nova 8i is for you if you're in the market for a smartphone that has beautiful aesthetics, powerful performance & affordability. Get it online today.

Eastern Cape baby born with Progeria tragically dies: "We are so saddened"

Eastern Cape baby born with Progeria tragically dies: "We are so saddened"

Anesipho, the little girl who was born in June in Eastern Cape with Progeria, has sadly died. Hospital staff said they suspect an infection caused her death.

World News Day: Briefly News joins calls to highlight climate change crisis

World News Day: Briefly News joins calls to highlight climate change crisis

Today, Tuesday, 28 September, 2021, is World News Day. As a supporting organisation, Briefly News aims to highlight the climate change crisis the world faces.

Huawei’s nova series has a bold design, advanced camera capabilities & productivity-boosting features

Huawei’s nova series has a bold design, advanced camera capabilities & productivity-boosting features

The new Huawei nova 8 has a bold design, advanced camera capabilities, productivity-boosting features and a lot more for South African users to look forward to.

Huawei launches the all-new nova series in South Africa

Huawei launches the all-new nova series in South Africa

The all-new HUAWEI nova 8 series is here. The HUAWEI nova 8 and nova Y60 will impress anyone in the market for a lightweight device that takes stunning photos.

Women's Month: Meet the women taking on traditionally male jobs such as mechanics, engineering and bus driving

Women's Month: Meet the women taking on traditionally male jobs such as mechanics, engineering and bus driving

Briefly News sits down with three women taking on traditionally male-dominated jobs. They share their experiences and success as we celebrate Women's Month.

Briefly News shatters glass ceilings and breaks stereotypes with a women led team

Briefly News shatters glass ceilings and breaks stereotypes with a women led team

Briefly News celebrates the amazing women all over South Africa on National Women's Day today as well as the fierce women who help make this project a success.

Are South African domestic workers becoming unemployable?

Are South African domestic workers becoming unemployable?

From 1 March 2021, workmen’s compensation will be payable for all domestic employees. Will this cause employees to let go of their staff in fear of paying more?

3 Side hustles that South Africans should consider

3 Side hustles that South Africans should consider

It often takes a leap of faith to pursue a new idea or a dream job and starting any of these 3 side hustles may be the first step into a new career for you.

Rianette Cluley