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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Makhadzi arrives in LA for BET Awards 2024, thanks fans for overwhelming support

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TikTok video of whale swimming at Cape Town V&A Waterfront leaves Mzansi worried it's trapped

People

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30-year-old woman builds home over 5 years, Mzansi inspired by focused babe's video

People

2 years ago

Limpopo couple gives each other attitude in Mercedes Benz, Mzansi jokes about cute moment

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Buhle Samuels allegedly moves in with Asavela Mqokiyana's husband, SA pours cold water on rumour

Celebrities

2 years ago

Shebeshxt misses daughter's burial in Limpopo after attending funeral while wheelchair-bound

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kabza De Small iced out with R140k Van Cleef jewellery from Maphorisa, DJs also dance to 'Manzi Nte'

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kabza De Small got a Van Cleef piece from Maphorisa. The amapiano stars also danced to Tyler Icu's Manzi 'Nte' in a video that had their fans buzzing.

Dr Malinga dragged for vlog content at Shebeshxt's daughter's funeral, SA disgusted as he closes eyes to pray

Entertainment

2 years ago

Dr Malinga went on Instagram Live at Shebeshxt's daughter's funeral. Mzansi peeps were not pleased by his behaviour in the video, and many let him know.

Prince Kaybee shares hilarious moment with cute son in pic, SA jokes as DJ complains about daddy duties

Celebrities

2 years ago

Prince Kaybee posted a photo of his son and people were delighted. The DJ described the hilarious moment he had with his child while taking the picture.

"Another angel in Cape Town": Woman in street stuns SA with stunning singing voice, TikTok video impresses SA

People

2 years ago

A woman in a TikTok video sang a popular song word for word in the street. Mzansi peeps were in awe of the lady's voice as she nailed her lovely perfomance.

Man's friends doubt his new phone is Apple product in TikTok video, SA in stitches

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man bragging about his supposed iPhone. Netizens were full of jokes after the gent's friends took him to task over the phone's quality.

Cyan Boujee twerks for Buck It challenge in TikTok video, influencer's dance routine gets roasted

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cyan Boujee did the Buck It challenge in a TikTok video. Peeps shared their brutally honest takes about her highly anticipated entry in the viral dance challenge.

Vuyo Dabula announces full recovery after being shot in 2022, actor amped up for new roles

Celebrities

2 years ago

Vuyo Dabula was shot in 2022 and he has officially recovered. The former 'Generations' actor opened up about his plans for his career and what he did in recovery.

Itu Khune praises Sphelele Makhunga for organising birthday celebration in video, SA jokes about his age

Football

2 years ago

Itu Khune celebrated his birthday, and his wife Sphelele Makhunga made sure it was special. Mzansi peeps also cracked a joke about Itu Khune turning 37.

Dr Musa unboxes Dior's Father's Day present, luxury brand's gift leaves Mzansi confused

Celebrities

2 years ago

Musa Mthombeni got a Father's Day gift from Dior. Mzansi peeps were curious about why the luxury brand sent him the present, considering that he has no children.

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