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

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"Literally brought him back to life": Afrikaans singer Patricia Lewis rejoices over son's gf from childhood

Family and Relationships

a year ago

2 Pretoria lotto winnners to be awarded over R25M in total, 1 player's R30 turns into millions

People

a year ago

"Don't do xenophobia": Zimbabwean lady and South African sister's "fight" in TikTok video amuses Mzansi

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Photos of Makhadzi, Kelly Khumalo and other South African celebs' looks before money amuse Mzansi

Celebrities

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi turns attention elsewhere to cope with kids' 1st solo trip to Siya Kolisi

People

a year ago

Family goes wild over arrival of lobola cows in TikTok video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Woolworths' biltong cake in TikTok video leaves South Africa divided

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a Woolworths biltong cake for sale went viral. South Africans shared their thoughts on the unique Woolies treat for meat-lovers.

Brother brings little sister hidden dirty pots at end of her dishwashing chore in video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

An older brother patiently waited to add to his sister's dishwashing load. Online users were thoroughly amused by older brother's plan for his younger sibling.

Puff adder found in office in TikTok video leaves South Africa mortified

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a puff adder extraction captured people's attention. Online users were horrified to see where the puff adder slithered to coil up.

Kid gets money in party pack in TikTok video, SA amused as he splurges

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a child explaining that he received money in a party pack. South Africans were amused by the little boy's purchases to spoil himself.

South African reflects on Canada cost of living since returning to Mzansi after 23 years

People

a year ago

In a TikTok video, a South African woman talked about her experience living in Canada. She came back to Mzansi after 23 years and shared her experiences.

South African teen with 4.0 GPA in USA trapped by student debt unable to graduate

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a 19-year-old South African studying in the USA went viral. The teen with a 4.0 GPA and dreams of pro-basketball, but is trapped by student debt

Woman awarded annual bonus shares her R50k+ purchases in TikTok post

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a woman showing how she spent her annual bonus fascinated peeps. Peeps were amazed by the purchases she made, amounting to over R50,000.

Woman records driver as revenge for showing her romantic interest at traffic light, SA debates

People

a year ago

A TikTok shows a woman who responded to a man flirting with her at a traffic light. Netizens were divided on the woman's response to the man's romantic advances.

Man in apron dress outfit nails bacardi moves in TikTok video, South Africa stans dancer

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a man wearing an apron dress and dancing to Bacardi. The gent's moves had people cracking up over the show he put on in the street.

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