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

5792 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Makoti's runaway bride moment with husband chasing her in TikTok video goes viral

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"So scared for her": Tiger grabs veterinarian through fence in TikTok video, viewers mortified

People

a year ago

Chinese dancers' amapiano moves in video leave South Africa puzzled

People

a year ago

DJ Chymamusique celebrates 1st time standing after serious car accident, South Africa applauds fast recovery

Celebrities

a year ago

"Humans on foot have no hope": 2 Lions chasing vehicle impress South Africa with speed in TikTok video

People

a year ago

"Asking for trouble": Musa Khawula starts rumour that Connie Ferguson is dating businessman

Celebrities

a year ago

Woman dresses for corporate to sell cookies at roadside in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a woman selling cookies while dressed professionally went viral. Sout Africa applaudded the lady for working hard and looking good.

Woman pays over R500 for afro twists, South African natural hair salon prices stun viewers

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a woman after she paid more than R500 for afro twists went viral. South Africans were stunned by the prices of a natural hair salon.

Woman in corporate and living in township shares early morning routine in TikTok video

People

a year ago

In a TikTok video, a woman in corporate and living in a township showed how early she has to work. The lady went viral for her early morning routine,

Woman discovers viral Dubai chocolate cake at Château Gâteaux in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a woman tasting Château Gâteaux's viral Dubai cake went viral. The sweet treat is made of Dubai chocolate and a moist chocolate sponge cake.

Kid uses her afro to dominate race at school's Sports Day in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a little girl winning at her Sports Day because of her afro went viral. Mzansi was amused after seeing her get an advantage because of her hair.

Matriculant with 6 distinctions shares study tips that got her nearly 100% in history

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a matriculant with six distinctions shares how she excelled at history. The law student showed that she nearly got a 100% in history.

Zulu kid leads men in traditional chant and dance at gathering in video

People

a year ago

A Facebook video of a little boy doing a traditional chant with men went viral. South Africans were impressed by the community uplifting a little boy.

Man shares ways students can turn Level 1 maths marks to Level 7 in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man sharing how to achieve high maths marks went viral. Online users were impressed by the tips the gent explained to parents.

Man nails 'Sister Bettina' remix with Indian drums in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man doing a cover of 'Sister Bettina' with his Indian drum. Many felt South African pride as he remixed the unofficial national anthem.

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