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

5813 articles published since 04 May 2022

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Man gets down on 1 knee at Tops at spar in TikTok video, SA criticises liquor store proposal

People

2 years ago

Chris Excel claims Chidimma Adetshina has 10- year old child, Nigerians debunk rumour about beauty queen

Celebrities

2 years ago

UK woman taught to carry baby on back by African mother-in-law in TikTok video, viewers enthralled

People

2 years ago

Group turns Shebeshxt's hit into igwijo in TikTok video, Mzansi applauds talent

People

2 years ago

Mzansi woman tests white university students' Sepedi in TikTok video, SA impressed

People

2 years ago

Loius Vuitton allegedly closes for DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small, videos show amapiano DJs bonding

Celebrities

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates' Relebohile Mofokeng nails 1st CAF Champions League goal, video of mom's celebration moves SA

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates player Relebohile Mofokeng played well with his mother watching. The Bucs played against Disciples FC of Madagascar in Soweto and won.

Justin and Hailey Bieber celebrate baby's arrival, fans fascinated as popstar reveals gender and name

Celebrities

2 years ago

Justin Bieber and his wife Hailey welcomed their newborn baby. The revealed the baby's name and gender to the public and fans celebrated over their choice of name.

Video of residents looting atchaar at car accident scene disgusts SA: "This is poverty"

People

2 years ago

`Mpumalanga residents went viral for looting atchaar after a car accident. The clip people collect the condiment off the road left many concerned and disgusted.

Cape Town women taxi owners in TikTok video share experiences in male-dominated industry

Women Empowerment

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows Cape Town women who are taxi owners, and many peeps were fascinated. Mzansinetizens were delighted to see the hardworking women.

Ukhozi FM's Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule died with unfinished book, posthumous release on the table

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule died before she finished her new book. The Ukhozi FM presenter battled cancer and passed away before the publication of her book.

Dricus Du Plessis's girlfriend floored by UFC win against Israel Adesenya 1 month after their 1st anniversary

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dricus Du Plessis's girlfriend, Vasti Spiller, celebrated his UFC win against Israel Adesenya. Mzansi peeps were impressed by Vast's post after he won.

Rebecca Malope's fall at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule's funeral mistaken for signature performance move

Celebrities

2 years ago

Rebecca Malope was at Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule's funeral where she fell on stage. Mzansi peeps cracked jokes about the iconic gospel singer's tumble.

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth wildly celebrate Dricus Du Plessis, SA savours double victory in Australia

Rugby

2 years ago

Drcius Du Plessis won his fight against Israel Adesenya. The Springboks were also in Australia for a match, which they won, and it was double cheer for the country.

DJ Zinhle asks about having undermining friends in video, SA fed up: "Tired of this mean girl"

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle made a video asking her fans if they've had friends who undermine them. Peeps brought up her friendship with Pearl Thusi as they discussed her video.

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