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

Thoko Didiza's agricultural game changer could boost hungry young farmers

Thoko Didiza's agricultural game changer could boost hungry young farmers

South Africa

4 years ago

R3million for a bull: Farmers across South Africa fall in love with Ankole Breed

R3million for a bull: Farmers across South Africa fall in love with Ankole Breed

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Proudly African: Caroline Sack Kendem shows the male-dominated textile industry who’s boss

Proudly African: Caroline Sack Kendem shows the male-dominated textile industry who’s boss

Business and Economy

4 years ago

South Africa 2nd in top 10 African countries with best economic opportunities for women 2021

South Africa 2nd in top 10 African countries with best economic opportunities for women 2021

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Business News: People feel isolated as connections in the typical workplace shrink

Business News: People feel isolated as connections in the typical workplace shrink

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Anonymous donor helps mother who carries disabled daughter in a plastic washtub

Anonymous donor helps mother who carries disabled daughter in a plastic washtub

People

4 years ago

South Africa's infrastructure investment set to rocket in next 3 years

South Africa's infrastructure investment set to rocket in next 3 years

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Treasury reported that the global economy is recovering faster than expected from the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, giving South Africa hope.

Couples who brick lay together stay together: Skilful couple inspires Mzansi

Couples who brick lay together stay together: Skilful couple inspires Mzansi

South Africa

4 years ago

Maya and Lerato Lubisi are a team to be reckoned with. The couple do bricklaying together to save money, time and to be in each other's company more often.

Doctor and nurse recognise young maths & science minds at rural school

Doctor and nurse recognise young maths & science minds at rural school

South Africa

4 years ago

Two former pupils have joined forces to inspire hope and award excellence at their old primary school where they reward kids who do well in maths and science.

Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, regent of Zulu nation, dies

Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, regent of Zulu nation, dies

South Africa

4 years ago

The Zulu nation's regent, Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini Zulu, has died, the royal family confirmed on Thursday night. The news has shocked the SA.

5 Tips for investors & entrepreneurs on building brands, business and ideas in South Africa

5 Tips for investors & entrepreneurs on building brands, business and ideas in South Africa

Business and Economy

4 years ago

In South Africa, there seems to be a lot of interest from inventors and citizens alike, leveraging the available market space to build their business in SA.

Investors spare no money for Covid beneficiaries, expect high returns

Investors spare no money for Covid beneficiaries, expect high returns

South Africa

4 years ago

Despite the global economic woes brought about by Covid-19, many South African investors still see opportunities for growth by backing new ventures in 2021.

Defiant Ace Magashule says he won't be going anywhere any time soon

Defiant Ace Magashule says he won't be going anywhere any time soon

Politics

4 years ago

Ace Magashule remains defiant. The politician said in an interview with Briefly News that he has no intention of stepping down as the ANC's secretary general.

Malusi Gigaba: Norma Mngoma set to spill the tea about Gupta dealings

Malusi Gigaba: Norma Mngoma set to spill the tea about Gupta dealings

South Africa

4 years ago

Malusi Gigaba's dealings with the Gupta family will be in the spotlight on Tuesday when his estranged wife, Norma Mngoma, testifies at the Zondo Commission.

Briefly News launches startup newsletter, promises tips from top entrepreneurs

Briefly News launches startup newsletter, promises tips from top entrepreneurs

World

4 years ago

Briefly News has launched its Business News Briefly newsletter. The aim of the newsletter is to keep entrepreneurs, professionals and executives up-to-date.

Rianette Cluley