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

5805 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Rachel Kolisi and Olympic gold medallist Tatjana Smith spends time with Kolisi kids in Australia

Celebrities

a year ago

Tshepi Vundla shares wedding challenges with JR after planning in 2 months and pens sweet message to new hubby

Celebrities

a year ago

Chris Brown “flies” across FNB Stadium at Day 1 concert and thanks fans for best night of his life

Celebrities

a year ago

Chris Brown stan in Durban cries after getting Day 2 FNB Stadium concert ticket without transport, SA split

People

a year ago

Skomota refuses to perform at event in video after being booked, SA speculates

Celebrities

a year ago

Chris Brown’s aerial act at FNB Stadium concert compared to Makhadzi’s attempt in video, SA cracks jokes

Celebrities

a year ago

Chris Brown’s FNB Stadium showstopper in the air was compared to Makhadzi's, who also did the stunt. Online users shared their thoughts on which artist did it best.

Chris Brown does Cash Kontant Huh challenge at FNB Stadium concert, SA fans stan US singer's amapiano segment

Celebrities

a year ago

Chris Brown's FNB Stadium concert also paid homage to South African music. People were delighted that the American singer danced to 'Biri Marung'.

Woman cuts open bottle full of 2024 cash savings in TikTok video, SA inspired to save in 2025

People

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who saved in 2024. The lady put money aside in a bottle that she cut open, and her progress impressed many online users.

Senzo Meyiwa case defence lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu buried, ex-advocate Malesela Teffo honours colleague

Celebrities

a year ago

A Senzo Meyiwa case defence lawyer Thulani Mngomezulu was laid to rest. Malesela Teffo made an appearance at the funeral and shared a few words in tribute.

Man delighted to marry baby mama accused of lying about new wife to ex

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a man having a blast on his wedding day. Online users speculated about the groom’s delight after he happily walked down the aisle

Maths teacher dances to students’ chant to engage matriculants in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a maths teacher shows one way she engaged her matric class. She chanted with her students and impressed viewers with her dedication.

Kids at pool party create spontaneous water show to ‘Biri Marung’ beat, TikTok video gets 2.5M views

People

a year ago

A TikTok video shows children at a pool party dancing to ‘Biri Marung’. They made creative use of the pool water each time the beat dropped in the hit song.

Chris Brown suspended mid-air at FNB stadium at rehearsal in video, fans anticipate concert

Celebrities

a year ago

Chris Brown’s rehearsal at FNB stadium was shared on X. The USA singer was suspended in the air, and some fans weren’t happy about the reveal ahead of the show.

Jay Z’s accuser says faces of perpetrators are unclear in 1st interview, rapper makes 2nd statement

Celebrities

a year ago

Jay Z was accused of the sexual assault of a 13-year-old in 2000 and she did an interview. The rapper responded to the latest details from the victim.

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