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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Woman eats Vicks to prevent illness in TikTok video, SA disturbed by woman's 2-year-old habit

People

2 years ago

AKA and Riky Rick to be honoured at celebrity soccer tournament 2024, Big Zulu and DJ Tira to be captains

Celebrities

2 years ago

ZCC gospel star Solly Moholo to put talented homeless man on his last album, SA impressed

Music

2 years ago

Portia Modise's hijacked VW Polo by 2 men, former Banyana Banyana captain posts video asking for help

Celebrities

2 years ago

Siya Kolisi and Eben Etzebeth pose with their families together at RSA vs IRE game, Rachel Kolisi chuffed

Rugby

2 years ago

Man finds rat living in 5kg bag of flour in TikTok video, SA jokes about gross discovery

People

2 years ago

Woman teaches white bestie dance ahead of traditional wedding, TikTok video of interracial friends amuses SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman with a white best friend learning how to do traditional dance. Pepps were amused that they were getting ready for a traditional wedding.

Julius Malema and Mantwa Malema stun at Durban July, EEF leader's wife's beauty steals the show

South Africa

2 years ago

The Durban July guests included Julius Malema and his wife, Mantwa Malema. The EFF leader's wife was heralded for her beauty at the annual event in KZN.

KB Motsilanyane praised for letting SA finish national anthem rendition at Springboks vs Ireland game

Rugby

2 years ago

KB was at the Springboks vs Ireland game to sing the national anthem. Mzansi peeps were delighted by KB Motsilanyane's performance that she let fans finish.

Durban July: 'BBMzansi's Liema Pantsi and Yolanda Mukondi rock same colours for "Ride the Wave" outfits

Celebrities

2 years ago

Durban July saw the likes of Liema Pantsi and Yolanda from 'Big Brother Mzansi' Season 4. Mzansi peeps raved about the two's good looks and charm.

Woman upcycles Ice Tropez bottles to make drinking glasses, TikTok video impresses SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman turning Ice Tropez bottles as recycled drinking glasses. Mzansi peeps were delighted by the video of the DIY project.

Man surprised with VW car from employers in TikTok video, SA hearts warmed

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man whose employers gifted him a car. Mzansi peeps were touched by the video of the man's reaction to his generous bosses.

Lamiez Holworthy Durban July dress for "Ride the Wave" theme leaves fans raving: "A mermaid"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lamiez Holworthy attended the Durban July, and her outfit was by a South African designer. Peeps loved Lamiez's look for the Durban July "Ride the Wave" theme.

Zakes Bantwini's Durban ICC performance to celebrate 20 years in music impresses wife Nandi Madida

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zakes Bantwini was at Durban July where he performed and his wife Nandi Madida was in awe. The musician's wife raved about his 20 year old career in music.

Steve Komphela is Mamelodi Sundowns' new sneior coach, SA split over decision

Football

2 years ago

Mamelodi Sundowns appointed Steve Komphela as the new senior coach. Mzansi soccer fans were divided about the soccer team's decision to hire him again.

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