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

5808 articles published since 04 May 2022

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

Entertainment

a year ago

Ukhozi FM loses 5th staff member to death in 2024, Nondumiso Shazi's passing leaves SA concerned

Celebrities

a year ago

Masechaba Ndlovu traditionally married after 2018 divorce from Vusi Ndlovu, SA congratulates presenter

Celebrities

a year ago

Cassper Nyovest's sister ignored Pulane Phoolo on birthday to meet with Thobeka Majozi and rapper’s son

Celebrities

a year ago

Mia le Roux struggled to keep up at Miss Universe in video, Miss SA admits dance routines were difficult

Celebrities

a year ago

Family organises surprise sleepover with 90-year-old grandfather, TikTok video of grandkids moves SA

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Mona Monyane trying to end community of property marriage to Khulu Skenjana for 4 years, SA discusses

Celebrities

a year ago

Mona Monyane has been struggling to divorce Khulu Skenjana. The former 'Muvhango' actress said she is in a community of property marriage with Khulu Skenjana.

Unisa student keeps failing 1 module for nearly 10 years, SA moved as man complains about endless course

People

a year ago

A Unisa student said he has been failing a single module for the last 10 years. The man's bizarre academic struggles at Unisa floored online users.

Chidimma Adetshina crowned 1st Miss Universe runner-up and was only African in Top 5, Nigerians taunt SA

Celebrities

a year ago

Chidimma Adetshina was crowned the first runner-up at Miss Universe. Nigeria was also the only African country in the Miss Universe Top 5, and Nigerians were proud.

Prince Kaybee shows off daughter in pic and declares he's putting his children above music

Celebrities

a year ago

Prince Kaybee recently posted a picture of his daughter. The DJ also said his children are a priority over music, and people were gushing over the dad and kid.

MaWhoo shows off tin full of money from fans over 11 months, SA in disbelief

Celebrities

a year ago

MaWhoo posted a video opening a tin full of all the money she got from fans. Peeps speculated, doubting Mawhoo's claims that supporters gave her money

High schooler shows off iPhone upgrade to friends in TikTok video, SA in stitches over reactions

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a high school student showing off a new iPhone went viral. Netizens were amused as the teens lost their minds over the smartphone upgrade.

Girl arrives from camp to unexpected newbborn sibling in TikTok video, SA moved by emotional family moment

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A TikTok video shows a girl who came home to find her new sibling. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing the family's emotionally charged moment.

Anele Mdoda declares SA is behind Miss Zimbabwe for Miss Universe, Mzansi disagrees

Celebrities

a year ago

Anele Mdoda pledged her support for Miss Zimbabwe at the Miss Universe pageant. The media personality said South Africa is behind Sakhile Dube, but many disagreed.

Woman’s cowhide wedding dress in TikTok video gets 1.2M views, viewers love modern gown with traditional twist

People

a year ago

A TikTok video of a bride wearing a cowhide wedding dress went viral with over a million views. People were captivated by the woman's modern yet traditional gown.

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