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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Chidimma Adetshina makes Miss Universe Nigeria pageant the most money with millions in Naira, SA chuffed

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi at Master KG's house in his TikTok video piques fans' interest, SA speculates about ex-power couple

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba's fans drag X user for naming her alongside rumoured bf's 6-year-old R300k debt allegations

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ukhozi FM's Zanele Mbokazi-Nkambule granted state funeral, SA touched by video of her grandkids mourning

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ntsiki Mazwai says SA is voting for Chidimma Adetshina in Miss Universe Nigeria pageant due to guilt

Celebrities

2 years ago

Same-sex couple's Sotho lobola negotiations in TikTok video leave SA touched

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

South Africans to win R1M if Dricus Du Plessis beats Nigeria's Israel Adesenya within seconds

Sports

2 years ago

Dricus Du Plessis will fight Nigeria's Israel Adesenya for the UFC Middleweight championship title. Naked Insurance announced there's R1M to win if Dricus wins.

Miss SA 2024 fave Nompumelelo Maduna comes 2nd, Mia le Roux's win sparks debate: "Interesting turn of events"

Entertainment

2 years ago

Miss SA 2024 is Mia Roux, but some viewers wanted Nompumeleleo Maduna to win. South Africans debated on who gave the best answer to the final question.

Sizwe Dhlomo labels Vusi Thembekwayo a fraud and coward, declares no peace will be made

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sizwe Dhlomo addressed his disdain for Vusi Thembekwayo once again. The radio personality said Vusi Thembekwayo could not be trusted, accusing him of being a fraud.

Mia Le Roux makes Miss SA 2024 history as 1st deaf winner, Burna Boy throws shade at race debate

Entertainment

2 years ago

Mia le Rox was crowned Miss SA 2024. Burna Boy expressed disapproval of the winner following the uproar about Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew after outrage.

Woman accuses Olympic silver medalist Jo-Ane van Dyk of racism at university, SA demands proof

Sports

2 years ago

Jo-Ane Can Dyk was accused of being racist by a fellow North West University student. The accusations were met with South Africans demanding proof.

Musa Mthombeni surprises mom for 60th birthday, video of Liesl-Laurie Mthombeni dancing with hubby delights SA

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa Mthombeni surprised his mother for her 60th birthday. Mzansi peeps were delighted to see a video of the event he organized to celebrate his beloved mother.

Woman hosts 21st birthday party but no one shows up, TikTok video sparks pity from SA

People

2 years ago

A woman posted a TikTok video showing that no friends came to her 21st birthday party. The post touched many, as some could relate to her experience.

Bonang Matheba dressed by Nigerian designers for all 5 Miss SA host looks, fans rave about iconic presenter

Celebrities

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba was the Miss SA host and she wore only Nigerian designers for the night. Fans were in love with how stunning Bonang Matheba looked.

Chidimma Adetshina's replacement in Miss SA Top 10 expresses regret, SA showers new finalist with support

Entertainment

2 years ago

Chidimma Adetshina's replacement in her spot as a Miss SA Top 10 finalist spoke out. Kebapile Ramafoko was candid about how she feels about replacing Chidimma.

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