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

Author's articles

9-Year-old girl sings Whitney Houston with granddad on guitar in TikTok video, SA applauds

People

2 years ago

Man's family excited about bathroom indoors for 1st time, SA moved by influencer's update on building house

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Ex 'BB Mzansi' star Yolanda Mukondeleli turns 33, videos of birthday celebration with brother delight fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

R59M KZN lotto winner bags cash prize with R7 ticket, SA envious of overnight multimillionaire

People

2 years ago

Young lady's mom catches her trying to do Barcardi dance in TikTok video, SA amused by awkward moment

People

2 years ago

Woman shows 1st day of corporate job in TikTok video, SA congratulates stunner

People

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest goes to Singapore church conference, rapper says holy spirit makes him cry often

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest said that the Holy Spirit changed his life. The rapper attended a Singapore church conference and posted an Instagram about becoming emotional.

Liema Pantsi is gifted R300k and lavish gifts from fans after 'BBMzansi' appearance, SA in disbelief

Celebrities

2 years ago

Liema Pantsi got R300k from her 'BBMzansi' fans and more gifts. Mzansi peeps were amazed to see the huge cheque that Liema received for having supporters.

'Skeem Saam' adds new cast member from Limpopo, Thobela FM's Faith Choshi to add spice

TV Shows

2 years ago

Faith Choshi joined the 'Skeem Saam' cast and appeared in her first episode. The Thobela FM radio presenter will play a character who will bring some drama.

Ntokozo Mbambo nails national anthem rendition at Springboks vs Ireland game, SA applauds

Music

2 years ago

Ntokozo Mbambo sang the national anthem at the Springboks vs Ireland game in Durban. The singer's vocals impressed South Africans and many applauded her.

Makhadzi parades BET Award at Thohoyandou to celebrate international accolade in video, SA moved

Celebrities

2 years ago

Makhadzi took her BET Award back to Thohoyandou in Limpopo. The 'Ghanama' singer showed off the international accolade to her supporters in her home province.

Vusi Thembekwayo pens message for son on happy birthday, adorable pic has fans fawning over kid

Celebrities

2 years ago

Vusi Thembekwayo celebrated his son's birthday. The motivational speaker penned a sweet message for his adorable child and posted a picture of them together.

2024 Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards to honour Yvonne Chaka Chaka for prolific career

Entertainment

2 years ago

Yvonne Chaka Chaka will be honoured at the Legends and Legacy Ball Africa Awards. Mzansi peeps were excited that the icon would get her flowers for her career.