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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"Example for the lazy ones": 12-year-old in Caledon inspires with shoe-polishing hustle, SA impressed

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Strand Secondary School mourns beloved grade 10 learner after death

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South African comedian's parody on absent fathers resonates in TikTok video

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Taste Test: Woolworths get blueberries in Zimbabwe

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Woman blasts Johannesburg hospital for favouring certain people (video)

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Eldorado Park couple defies age to achieve matric certificates together at 50, SA inspired

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Dolphin rescue at Cape Town beach: Watch community come together for rare dolphin

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A rare dolphin stranded on a South African beach sparked a heartfelt community rescue on 16 August 2026, captured in a touching video by Trisa Hugo.

Hout Bay's R114 million estate combines luxury living with commercial potential

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Discover a boutique estate in Hout Bay on the property market for over R100million. With hotel zoning and many facilities, it offers investment potential.

South African man locked inside KFC shares frustrating experience in TikTok video

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A South African man found himself locked inside a KFC after closing, filming his eerie experience while online reactions spark debate over the bizarre incident.

Man struck by lightning on American golf course in TikTok video

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A man survived a lightning strike at a Cincinnati golf course during a storm on 13 August 2026, with viral footage capturing the alarming moment.

Uniformed military personnel's coordinated drill impresses yet divides South African viewers

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A TikTok video of a multi-service drill featuring SAPS, PRASA, and EMS at a graduation event sparks debate among South Africans over its presentation and execution.

TikTok video of Caro Light as hair use raises concerns over use of bleaching cream

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A TikTok video by @grenade203 shows Caro Light used to relax hair, sparking alarm among South Africans about the skin-lightening cream's safety on the skin.

Lady shares info about free Cape Town private school in video

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Discover Christel House South Africa, a Cape Town private school offering zero fees, covering uniforms, meals, and maintaining a 99% matric pass rate.

Murray High School teachers embrace gender swap day in video

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Murray High School's Gender Swap Day video captivated South Africa, amassing 14,000 likes as teachers donned hilarious outfits, sparking mixed reactions online.

Rock attack on Heidelberg highway leaves South Africans fearful for commuters' safety

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A dashcam video of rock-throwing on a South African highway has sparked fear and anger, revealing the growing danger faced by drivers amidst ongoing attacks.

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