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

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Zimbabwean man with hand covered in bees claims he got bewitched for stealing Ford Ranger, SA in disbelief

People

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"The snake jumped": Gardener's kung-fu moves to catch snake in video impresses SA

People

a year ago

"Smart idea": Man in Soweto flips small backroom into stylish loft, TikTok video of process inspires SA

People

a year ago

"Bold-faced lie": Woman slammed for claims that Afrikaner refugees in US complained about English

People

a year ago

"This is the Africa I expected": American tourist shares thoughts on Kimberley outskirts in TikTok video

People

a year ago

MySol buys disabled artist's portrait of him for R100k, businessman amazed he didn't use hands

People

a year ago

"Ao khonahale": Female fan tries to kiss DJ Maphorisa in video, SA harshly judges woman's stunt

Celebrities

a year ago

DJ Maphorisa's overzealous fan got carried away while he was playing at a gig. Online users shared their thoughts on the awkward interaction in the video.

Mihlali Ndamase flaunts 2 new Birkin bags purchased in Dubai at Hermès in video

Entertainment

a year ago

Mihlali Ndamase bought herself two new Birkin bags in Dubai. The influencer showed herself at a Hermès store with several shopping bags from the brand.

Candice Modiselle marks 2 months of marriage with unseen 10+ wedding pics and posts husband in tears

Celebrities

a year ago

Candice Modiselle celebrated two months of marriage to Mr Sello. Bontle and Refilwe Modiselle raved over their sister's unseen wedding photos on Instagram.

Woza Afrika founder Manqoba Ntombela loses life due to alleged spaza shop killings

Entertainment

a year ago

Woza Afrika founder Manqoba Ntombela died in Ratanda outside his family home. The artist alsoo owned a spaza shop and may have been murdered over it.

"Trump would reject this one": White Spitori speaker wonders if he should join 49 Afrikaners in USA, SA amused

People

a year ago

A TikTok of a white man who speaks Spitori thought whether he should have joined 49 Afrikaners in USA. Mzansi peeps joked that the man is unlikely to be accepted.

'Muvhango's farewell allegedly being planned, official cancellation by SABC possibly draws closer

TV Shows

a year ago

'Muvhango' may officially be due for its final goodbye. A recent update alleged that the longest-running TV show in SA will be cut off by SABC after 20 years.

Musician's isiXhosa and isiZulu song covers in videos impress, unique performances delight viewers

People

a year ago

A musician sang in isiXhosa and isiZulu in videos showing off his talent. Online users applauded the man for his diverse approach to music when performing.

Tyla in Jamaica grooves to gqom in swimsuit, 'Water' singer's tiny waist and moves impress fans

People

a year ago

Tyla brought South Africa to Jamaica as she danced to a gqom banger. The 'Water' musician also impressed people with her stunning body in a swimsuit.

"Imagine what he'd do with Starlink": Elon Musk blamed for Grok's disinformation about "white genocide" in SA

Entertainment

a year ago

Elon Musk's Grok spread disinformation about a "white genocide" in South Africa on X. xAI issued an official statement about Grok's glitch regarding Mzansi.

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