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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'Scandal!' denies DJ Nomvelo Makhanya's allegations about drunk bosses on show's set

TV Shows

2 years ago

'Muvhango' to be rerun from Season 1 on SABC 2 after cancellation, Mzansi unimpressed

TV Shows

2 years ago

Mom drops off clean baby at grandma's, TikTok video showing aftermath of visit amuses SA

People

2 years ago

Woman leads Afrikaans funeral song in TikTok video, Mzansi in awe over vocals

People

2 years ago

Tyla recreates throwback pic with brother and sister in TikTok video, SA loves cute sibling moment

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nonku Williams visits Jojo Robinson in hospital, 'RHOD' star pens heartfelt message for co-star

Celebrities

2 years ago

Warren Masemola wins 'The Masked Singer' Season 2 with former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida as main competitor

Celebrities

2 years ago

'The Masked Singer' Season 2 finale aired and Warren Masemola won. He was in the final with Shudufhadzo Musida when Somizi Mhlongo and Sithelo Shozi identified them.

Boity Thulo celebrated Bonang Matheba's birthday, TV personalities look stunning in pics together

Celebrities

2 years ago

Boity Thulo celebrated Bonang Matheba's birthday with a special dinner. The two celeb's fans were happy to see Boity and Bonang spending some time together.

Makhadzi gifts fans with announcement of Polokwane 1 woman show date on birthday, fans over the moon

Music

2 years ago

Makhadzi announced her one-woman show in Polokwane on her birthday. Mzansi peeps were excited about the Limpopo artist's epic December plans with fans.

High schooler achieves over 90% across subjects in Grade 11 June exams, Mzansi floored by maths marks

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a high schooler who got 90% in his Grade 11 June exams. Mzansi peeps were impressed by the hardworking student's admirable hard work.

Spur Cape Town restaurant's interior makeover in TikTok video worries SA: "Expect price increase"

People

2 years ago

A TikTok vide shows a Cape Town Spur's interior that looked fancier. Mzansi peeps were in awe of how the restaurant looked compared to other branches.

Sjava's concert in Mbombela for 'Isibuko' tour to broadcast live on SABC 1, fans beg for 1 man show

Music

2 years ago

Sjava will perform in Mbombela, and SABC 1 will broadcast a part of the 'Isibuko' tour. Mzansi fans were delighted that their fave got a slot on the TV channel.

Woman encourages peeps to play R50M lotto jackpot in video, SA loses it over guaranteed win

People

2 years ago

The R50 jackpot has left many South Africans keen to play the lotto. The latest cash prize has given people hope that they can win the life changing cash prize.

Wandi Ndlovu's before and after pics of alleged plastic surgery leaves Mzansi impressed by surgeon

Celebrities

2 years ago

Wandi Ndlovu allegedly got body plastic surgery. Mzansi peeps were fascinated after seeing the 'This Body Works For Me' reality TV star's new body.

Connie Ferguson brings back skin-care products after 2019 legal clash with Nivea

Celebrities

2 years ago

Connie Ferguson's Connie Brands has moved on after her 2015 legal clash with Nivea. The actress relaunched skin care products to go with her beauty brand.

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