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

5723 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Female SANDF officer steals the show with drill perfomance

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Unemployed single mom's journey to building home for her kids moves South Africa

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CPUT students’ unique response to evacuation order disappoints South Africa

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Multilingual girl speaking Setswana appreciates Cassper Nyovest in true rainbow nation moment

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SA medical graduate returns from 6 years of studying medicine in China to joyful airport welcome

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Video of group testing if Gemini speaks Tshivenda amuses SA

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Cobra perched in tree with hood raised in wild stuns viewers (video)

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A stunning video of a cobra perched in a tree with its hood raised has sent viewers into a frenzy, igniting debates about snake behaviour in the bushveld.

Woman's taxi card payment declines at rank, SA in stitches

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A viral TikTok video shows South Africans embracing card payments at taxi ranks, sparking debate over convenience versus privacy in daily commutes.

Video of South African woman triggers laughter with attempt to say 888 in Afrikaans cracks up Mzansi

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A South African TikToker went viral for her attempt at saying 888 in Afrikaans, leaving viewers in stitches and questioning the number's pronunciation.

Dad builds farmhouse for daughter in TikTok video of massive property

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Nandi Khubone's TikTok video of her dad building her a farmhouse sparks heartfelt tributes to fatherhood and legacy, resonating deeply with South Africans online.

Female snake catcher makes biggest black mamba she's seen in video

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Samantha C, a snake catcher, witnesses the extraordinary emergence of a massive black mamba, challenging her doubts and highlighting the value of experience.

SA mom applauds Zimbabwean man's visits to late friend's child in TikTok video

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A TikTok shows a Zimbabwean man, loyal to his late friend's child, crossing borders each school holiday, moving thousands across Africa with his gesture.

Tragic billboard collapse claims life of woman in Mexico

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A tragic billboard collapse in Huixquilucan, Mexico, kills a woman after it crushes her vehicle. Shocking surveillance footage captures the moment of disaster.

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Fit woman leaves viewers awestruck with intense gym session in TikTok video

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TikTok user @jasxlenaa goes viral with her intense Effe Fitness workout, leaving viewers in awe and questioning her remarkable endurance and approach to fitness.

South Africa achieves top 3 position for country with strongest passport in Africa

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a month ago

South Africa's passport has risen to 86th globally, offering access to 108 destinations. It ranks third in Africa, enabling seamless travel across the continent.

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