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

5793 articles published since 04 May 2022

Author's articles

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

People

a year ago

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kisses lady speculated to be Sarah Langa after Springboks vs Argentina match

People

a year ago

"Anele will be triggered": South Africa mistakes Thuso Mbedu for Kelly Rowland in new pics with pixie cut

Celebrities

a year ago

"Uyadelela uTyla": Tyla seemingly drags Tiwa Savage at Global Citizen Concert and amuses South Africa

Celebrities

a year ago

Matriculant with 96% maths average shares methods to get A's in maths consistently in TikTok video

People

a year ago

Man rides motorbike he made at home to petrol station in TikTok video impresses South Africa

People

a year ago

"Clever girl": Kid scared of dying after waiter sets sushi on fire in video, South Africa amused

People

a year ago

A video of a kid getting scared after seeing sushi on fire went viral. The little girl went viral as she exclaimed, expressing her hilarious fears.

"This healed me": Plus-size ballerina at NYFW in TikTok video moveds women

People

a year ago

A plus-size ballerina in a TikTok video slayed at New York Fashion Week. The full-figured dancer's ballet performance left many thoroughly impressed.

Video of Mitchells Plain teacher using music to deal with gunshots mid-lesson goes viral

People

a year ago

A Mitchells Plain teacher kept her students as calm as possible amid gunshots ringing out at their school. South Africans applauded the educator's bravery.

Somizi Mhlongo's 1st fashion collection gets mixed reviews as Mihlali Ndamase and other celebs model for him

Celebrities

a year ago

Somizi Mhlongo's first fashion collection at the Durban Fashion Fair was a hit. Mihlali Ndamase and other celebrities were a part of his fashion show.

Ntsiki Mazwai laments that celebrity who allegedly raped her got released, Mzansi names and shames Brickz

Entertainment

a year ago

Ntsiki Mazwai revived her rape accusations against a celebrity. South Africa supported her, as many assumed she meant Brickz, who was released on parole in 2025.

Kanye West announces December show in South Africa, but Mzansi fans are filled with doubt

Entertainment

a year ago

Kanye West, now Ye, announced that he will be in South Africa to perform at Ellis Park Stadium. His concert announcement was met with doubt from Mzansi fans.

Sne Mseleku's alleged bf claims she's pregnant by her ex, South Africa split over screenshots

Celebrities

a year ago

Sne Mseleku faced cheating accusations from her alleged boyfriend. Musa Khawula shared screenshots that left people divided over the Sne pregnancy rumours.

"South African accent out the window": Tyla's 1st ever rap verse on Cardi B's album astounds SA

Celebrities

a year ago

Tyla's first-ever rap verse on Cardi B's album 'Am I the Drama' went viral. South Africans were amazed by the way the 'Water' singer sounded when rapping.

"You'll die for nonsense ausi": South Africa drags woman over pic as General Mkhwanazi's wife

People

a year ago

A woman got dragged over a photo of herself pretending to be General Mkhwanazi's wife. South Africa was enraged by the lady's photo as Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's wife.

Rutendo Masasi

Rutendo Masasi

Author's articles

Latest

Trending

Top stories