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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Celebrities

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Zola 7 invites SA to celebrate Youth Day with him in Free State, Mzansi delighted over his comeback

Celebrities

2 years ago

Cassper Nyovest shares AKA's savage words in their infamous pic, Mzansi misses late rapper

Celebrities

2 years ago

Andile Mpisane's 2nd Tshwala Bami challenge attempt in video focuses SA's attention on improved physique

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nara Smith vs Onezwa Mbola: SA creator accuses US TikTokker of stealing content in video, SA split

Celebrities

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Twins sisters smear yoghurt in car's backseat, TikTok video of terrible mess amuses SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows twin sisters messing up their parents' car. The pair had a snack and they managed to get the food all over the vehicle's interior.

Kids wear masks of politicians while walking through kasi in video, Mzansi in stitches

People

2 years ago

A Facebook video of kids wearing masks of Cyril Ramaphosa, Julius Malema and more went viral. The children's disguises thoroughly amused Mzansi peeps.

Will Smith and Martin Lawrence lookalikes in TikTok video have Mzansi cracking jokes: "Bengithi iBad Boyz"

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's lookalikes amused Mzansi. The clip of the men in Brazil reminded people of the 'Bad Boyz' Hollywood stars.

Lerato Nxumalo exits 'Scandal!' to pursue different career, fans praise her acting skills on e.tv show

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2 years ago

Lerato Nxumalo left 'Scandal' and is going to be a content creator. Mzansi fans were sad that the actress would no longer appear on the e.tv hit soapie.

Zahara's family sells her furniture after eviction from late singer's home, Vusi Nova floored by changes

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zahara's furniture is allegedly being sold on WhatsApp. Bandezwa Mkutukana-Febana, the late singer's sister, was allegedly evicted from the home.

Woman's resemblance to Brenda Fassie while singing in TikTok video has SA mesmerised

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman who looks like Brenda Fassie went viral. Mzansi netizens were delighted to see the lady with an uncanny resemblance to the icon.

Man cooks cow udder stew in TikTok video, Mzansi joke about bizarre dish

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man cooking a cow's udder in a stew. Mzansi peeps were amazed by the video of how the man prepared the cow part with expertise.

Nonku Williams shows off drawings by daughter in video, Mzansi chimes in

Celebrities

2 years ago

In a video, Nonku Williams proudly showed off her daughter's art. Mzansi peeps were brutally honest about the book of drawings the reality TV star showed off.

Young boy steps in birthday cake in TikTok video, Mzansi amused by party disaster

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a boy stepping onto a birthday cake. Mzansi peeps were full of jokes after seeing the way other kids reacted to the mishap at the party.

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