Rutendo Masasi

Education: English (BA and Law, BA (Hons), Rhodes University, (2014-2017), Google News Initiative training (2024), Thomson Reuters Foundation Newsroom AI Adoption Programme (2025)

Experience: Briefly News (2022-present)

Awards: Top story of the year 2023 by Briefly News

Rue Masasi is a Human Interest and Entertainment writer at Briefly News who graduated with a BA (Hons) in English from Rhodes University in 2018. Rue also has 4 years of experience in journalism and over four years of experience as an online ESL teacher. She has also passed a set of training courses by Google News Initiative. You can reach her via email: rutendo.masasi@briefly.co.za

5789 articles published since 04 May 2022

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South Africa amused by isiZulu version of 'White Chicks' on DStv

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Cyril Ramaphosa's response after grade 7 pupil called him Cupcake leaves South Africa divided

People

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South Africa applauds Winnie Ntshaba's acting on 'Generations' after scenes as Khethiwe Buthelezi resurface

Celebrities

11 months ago

Man confronts hissing puff adder found inside house in TikTok video

People

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Grade 7 pupil greets President Cyril Ramaphosa as Cupcake on stage and makes South Africans proud

People

11 months ago

Grandmother celebrates as 1st graduate in family also brings home 1st car in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

Late 'Muvhango' star Mutodi Neshehe's daughter opens up about biracial half-Venda identity in TikTok video

Celebrities

11 months ago

Late 'Muvhango' Musodi Neshshe's daughter made a TikTok video about her biracial identity. She got candid about the challenges of being half Venda.

"So out of touch": Woman trying to correct No DNA, Just RSA slogan gets dragged

People

11 months ago

A woman on X argued that "No DNA, just RSA' makes no sense. Online users rallied to defend the viral slogan used for South African international excellence.

Photo of liquor store's drive-thru option leaves South Africa amused

People

11 months ago

A post oN X of a liquor store with a drive-thru option was a viral hit. The shop's convenient purchase option sparked discussions about alcohol consumption.

Young christian couple buys house and celebrates in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A Christian couple made a massive purchase in a TikTok video. Online users were curious about the young lovebirds celebrating their new home as one.

South African man's brutally honest Nigerian food review sparks debate in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a man reviewing Nigerian food was a viral hit. Online users were divided over the man's brutally honest Nigerian traditional food review.

UK man in South Africa raves about Nelson Mandela Square in TikTok video and delights Mzansi

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a UK man in South Africa raved about Nelson Mandela Square. Mzansi online users shared their thoughts on the impressed tourists.

Man watches couple's 1st Tinder date and shares juicy updates in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a man watching a couple's first Tinder date. Online users could relate to the nosy uncle who was people-watching in a funny clip.

Man challenges 2 ChatGPTs to talk to each other and gets hilarious results in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a man asking two ChatGPTs to talk to each other was a viral hit. Online users were amused by the hilarious results of the AIs' discussion.

Fiat Uno transports big fridge through open car door in TikTok video

People

11 months ago

A TikTok video of a Fiat Uno carrying a big fridge through an open door went viral. Online users were amused by the car owner carrying a load without a trailer.

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