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

5794 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Woman recreates Woolworths cake using microwave in TikTok video, SA in disbelief

People

a year ago

Pupils perform 'Biri Marung' in gospel choir style in TikTok video, South Africa applauds

People

a year ago

Man finds crocodile wors in shop, video of unusual meat leaves South Africa divided

People

a year ago

"Such a Xhosa hun": Little girl's story time about getting free hot chocolate amuses South Africa

People

a year ago

Husband and wife cry watching 'Straw' by Tyler Perry in TikTok video, SA moved

People

a year ago

"I understand": Girl goes crazy for KFC older sister's boyfriend bought her in TikTok video, SA in stitches

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Xhosa gogo backs John Cena for WWE fight in TikTok video, South Africa cracks jokes

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a Xhosa gogo cheering for John Cena in a WWE fight became a viral hit. Mzansi netizens were amused at seeing her passion for John Cena.

Americans playing South African indigenous game using strings in TikTok video go viral

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of Americans playing a South African indigenous game became a viral hit. People were in awe to see the familiar childhood game's popularity globally.

Girl takes over Spur birthday song performance in TikTok video, SA stans confident kid

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a girl at Spur on her birthday became a viral hit. The little kid stole the spotlight when she joined in on her birthday song with a groovy dance.

Zimbabwean rich kid flies from Dubai to South Africa in 1st class, lavish life in TikTok video amazes viewers

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a young Zimbabwean lady flying from Dubai to South Africa. The Zimbabwean flew first class and showed off various designer items she bought.

Lamborghini worth R12M+ cruising on Johannesburg road hypnotises man in TikTok video

Cars and Tech

a year ago

A TikTok video of a Lamborghini worth millions was spotted cruising on a Johannesburg road in South Africa. Netizens were in awe of the rare luxury car.

Japanese locals nail Amapiano moves in Tokyo streets in TikTok video, SA applauds

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of Japanese locals dancing to Amapiano in Tokyo went viral. South Africans were eager to praise the Japanese dancers' Amapiano dance routine.

"What a risk nkos'yami": Eastern Cape villagers forced to cross river inside drum in video, SA outraged

People

a year ago

Eastern Cape villagers without a bridge found a disturbing way to cope. Online users were disturbed by the village residents' method of crossing the river.

American freshly landed in South Africa for 1st time learns Mzansi manners at airport in TikTok video

People

a year ago

An American newly arrived in South Africa shared a TikTok video of his first experience. The American needed help at the airport and learned a lesson in manners.

Married man and wife celebrate graduating with high-earning degrees in TikTok video, SA applauds

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video of a married couple graduating together went viral. Online users were amazed that the pair were both graduates with high-achieving degrees.

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