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

5722 articles published since 04 May 2022

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A TikToker's viral comparison of the Eastern Cape to Zimbabwe ignites heated debate among South Africans over education and economic development disparities.

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Centurion Secondary School mourns the passing of learner Ziyanda Ngobese, remembered for her vibrant spirit and joy, as the community shares heartfelt condolences.

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A South African woman reflects on her polygamous upbringing on The Penuel Show, revealing her complex feelings and sparking a fierce online debate about polygamy.

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Hoërskool Schweizer-Reneke shares a heartfelt tribute for Grade 12 student Eric Taljaard, mourned by South Africans after his untimely passing just after Matric.

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Actress Lerato Nxumalo shares 20+ throwback photos on TikTok, celebrating her journey from *Durban Gen* star to a self-made success, delighting fans with her hustle.

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A viral TikTok shows Ghanaian church members praying for visa-free access to Europe, blending humour and sincerity, igniting laughter across social media platforms.

Dashcam video of officers' clash with driver divides Mzansi online

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Dashcam footage shows a traffic officer assaulting a driver on a rural South African highway. Social media erupts as opinions divide over the incident's context.

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