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

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Curvaceous plus-sized model shows off stunning body in training video, leaving men swooning

Curvaceous plus-sized model shows off stunning body in training video, leaving m...

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Jemima Opokua Obeng: Meet 2018 African math and science female winner turned civil engineer

Jemima Opokua Obeng: Meet 2018 African math and science female winner turned civ...

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Fitness model “faints” after failed attempt to lift plus-size lady, video stirs funny reactions

Fitness model “faints” after failed attempt to lift plus-size lady, video stirs...

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"Just imagine the pain she will be going through": Stylist braids baby's short hair, netizens react

"Just imagine the pain she will be going through": Stylist braids baby's short h...

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"It's not easy": Irritated pregnant woman covers nose with mask while cooking soup, video goes viral

"It's not easy": Irritated pregnant woman covers nose with mask while cooking so...

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"She has swag": Stylish old woman wears canvas with gown, steps out in grand style

"She has swag": Stylish old woman wears canvas with gown, steps out in grand sty...

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"My Christmas hair": Lady debuts beautiful hairstyle made with thread, posts video of it on TikTok

"My Christmas hair": Lady debuts beautiful hairstyle made with thread, posts video of it on TikTok

A Nigerian lady on TikTok has debuted a beautiful hairstyle made with thread. She said the hair would serve her during the 2023 Christmas festivities.

"From sales girl to wife": Nigerian lady celebrates as she marries her boss

"From sales girl to wife": Nigerian lady celebrates as she marries her boss

A lady has posted a video on TikTok to celebrate because her boss has married her. She said she started with the man as his salesgirl and now she is the wife.

"When grace speaks": Aba boy who walked fashion runway with dirty clothes becomes Adidas ambassador

"When grace speaks": Aba boy who walked fashion runway with dirty clothes becomes Adidas ambassador

A boy from Aba has reportedly become an Adidas ambassador after he attended the Aba Fashion Week wearing an Adidas shirt. His photos went viral online.

"Latest landlady": Nigerian lady celebrates after building new house, shares video of big mansion

"Latest landlady": Nigerian lady celebrates after building new house, shares video of big mansion

A Nigerian lady has declared herself the latest landlady in town after she successfully completed work on her house. A video of the building went viral.

"Which country is this?" Wedding video shows bride asked to lie down before her husband

"Which country is this?" Wedding video shows bride asked to lie down before her husband

A wedding video which was shared on TikTok showed the moment a bride lady on a red carpet before her husband, who was seated on a chair like a king.

Cardi B Confirms Breakup with Offset Day After He was accused of Cheating

Cardi B Confirms Breakup with Offset Day After He was accused of Cheating

US rapper Cardi B has announced that she her husband Offset have been broken up for a while now. The announcement came after Offset was accused of infidelity.

"We have dated for 6 years": Throwback photo of a man and his short girlfriend goes viral

"We have dated for 6 years": Throwback photo of a man and his short girlfriend goes viral

A cute lady has posted a video showing a throwback photo of her and her boyfriend. She explained that she and the man have been dating since 2027.

Afronita: DWP dancer shows off her sizzling figure as she dances to Soweto, fan says, “Queen of dance”

Afronita: DWP dancer shows off her sizzling figure as she dances to Soweto, fan says, “Queen of dance”

On Friday, December 8, 2023, DWP Academy dancer Afronita flaunted her physique and dance moves in a stunning video on her thrilling Instagram account.

"That's how God created her": Curvy lady in tight black dress leads praise worship in church

"That's how God created her": Curvy lady in tight black dress leads praise worship in church

A beautiful lady endowed with an impressive shape was spotted leading praise and worship during a church service. The lady was putting on a tight gown.

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