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

5807 articles published since 04 May 2022

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TV Shows

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Celebrities

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Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth's bromance shines at final Boks pre-game photo shoot in video

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Nasty C shows off ₦600,000 food bill, SA in tears after converting to rands

Celebrities

a year ago

Nasty C shared that he spent half a million naira at a restaurant by showing the receipt. Online users were amused after converting the bill to rands.

Rachel Kolisi grants Keziah’s birthday wish, shares pic of sweet day with kids and Siya Kolisi’s siblings

Celebrities

a year ago

Rachel Kolisi shared Keziah Kolisi’s birthday celebration. The family had a wholesome day celebrating Keziah with Siya Kolisi’s siblings Liyema and Liphelo.

Lira marks mom’s passing with pic, Basetsana Kumalo and Salamina Mosese among celebs mourning with singer

Celebrities

a year ago

Lira confirmed that her mother passed away. Basetsana Kumalo, Salamina Mosese and other celebs supported the beloved singer after she shared her heartbreak.

Weskoppies patient dances for others in mental hospital and gets caught by nurse in TikTok video

People

a year ago

A TikTok video shows an alleged Weskoppies patient dancing. Mzansi was amused after seeing the supposed patient getting caught by a nurse in the mental hospital.

LaConco addresses Ayanda Ncwane beef after close friendship on 'Real Housewives of Durban' fizzled out

Celebrities

a year ago

LaConco discussed Ayanda Ncwane and their friendship on 'Real Housewives of Durban'. The reality stars had a fallout despite being close on the popular show.

Senzo Radebe addresses deadbeat father allegations in video, 'Shaka iLembe' actor responds to accusations

Celebrities

a year ago

Senzo Radebe reacted to rumours that he is a deadbeat father. Musa Khawula's accusations went viral, and the 'Shaka ILembe' actor shared an unexpected response.

Master KG gently drives new Mclaren in video, SA amazed he got same car as Big Zulu and King Monada

Cars and Tech

a year ago

Master KG got a new McLaren after Big Zulu and King Monada. Online users speculated that the musicians all had the same model for promotional purposes.

Basetsana Kumalo's replacement as Connect Channel CEO replacement is younger colleague of 10 years, SA curious

Celebrities

a year ago

Basetsana Kumalo resigned as Connect Channel CEO. The broadcasting mogul introduced her mentee, Kopano Cowen, as the new CEO and sang her praises.

SA hopes Rachel and Siya make up after divorce announcement, fanatics spread rumours about reconciliation

Entertainment

a year ago

Fans of Siya Kolisi and Rachel Kolisi are still hoping they will get back together. Netizens shared a fantasy that the two had reversed their divorce announcement.

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