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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Paris Olympics: Celine Dion slays 1st live performance in 4 years to open for 2024 games

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Psyfo's wife reflects on their long relationship with heartwarming birthday wish, SA touched

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Olympics Paris 2024: SA athlete opens welcome bag in TikTok video, SA amazed by smartphone gift

Sports

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Petition to remove Chidinma Adetshina as Miss SA 2024 finalist in pageant disappears after 3k signatures

Celebrities

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Sello Maake Ka Ncube allegedly seeks DNA tests on 2 kids from baby mamas, fans support mission

Celebrities

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Tsonga woman's mom makes hilarious commentary on Thailand holiday in TikTok video, SA touched

People

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Bongani Zungu with fiancée Cindy Mahlangu, SA amazed former Mamelodi FC star and actress are still together

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2 years ago

Bonagani Zungu posed in a photo with his fiancée, Cindy Mahlangu. People were glad to see the former Mamelodi Sundowns player and his actress life partner.

Yolanda Mukondeleli thanks Makhadzi for sponsoring her birthday afterparty, SA divided

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2 years ago

Makhadzi had tongues wagging after Yolanda Mukondeleli thanked her for spending money on her. Mzansi peeps remebered the musician said she has money trouble.

Mzansi's 1st black Miss SA Cynthia Shange receives tribute from KZN Film and TV Awards 2024 for iconic career

Entertainment

2 years ago

Cynthia Shange was at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and Television Awards 2024. The first black Miss SA received an accolade for her iconic career.

Minnie Dlamini wears Gert Johan Coetzee number to tease new project, leaves fans in awe of beauty

Entertainment

2 years ago

Minnie Dlamini was dressed by Gert Johan Coetzee, and many loved it. The actress also detailed that she is currently working on a new project and she was on set.

Tyler ICU matches with gf Lorraine Moropa in video after hard launch, Mzansi speculates about couple

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tyler ICU was in a video with his girlfriend, and they were matching. Fans shared their honest thoughts about Tyler ICU's recently public relationship.

Lamiez Holworthy wears matching overalls and boots with son Leano, SA amused by adorable moment

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lamiez Holworthy showed off her son Leano in an Instagram post. The DJ wore a matching outfit with her son, and people thought they looked adorable.

Siya Kolisi shows family dinner was filled with dancing in video, Mzansi amused by daughter's moves

Celebrities

2 years ago

Siya Kolisi posted a video of his family having dinner at a restaurant. Mzansi peeps were amused by the Springbok captain's daughter, Keziah Kolisi.

Miss SA 2023 visits Soweto school on Mandela Day, Natasha Joubert on mission to better education

Entertainment

2 years ago

Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert spent Nelson Mandela Day in Soweto at Mveledzandivho School. The beauty queen is on a mission to improve education for all.

Salamina Mosese posts throwback pic of 1st date with Howza to celebrate his birthday

Celebrities

2 years ago

Salamina Mosese celebrated her husband Howza's birthday in an Instagram post. Mzansi peeps were delighted, and many joined in to wish him a happy birthday.

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