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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Mzansi backs KZN man to run Comrades Marathon barefoot in pursuit of R200K for the homeless

Sports

2 years ago

Shebeshxt hospitalised after Polokwane car accident, video of accident scene leaves fans worried

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kabza De Small slays Red Bull Symphonic Orchestra performance in video as 'Kabza Chant' makes history

Music

2 years ago

Prince Kaybee says he was a homeless high school dropout, SA doubts musician's backstory

Celebrities

2 years ago

SA blames Percy Tau for draw with Nigeria in 2026 World Cup qualifier: "He's Broos' downfall"

Football

2 years ago

Woman in Pretoria tries R140 buffet, TikTok video of plates of food fascinates SA

People

2 years ago

ZCC woman happy to never wear pants, TikTok video of winter outfit impresses Mzansi

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a ZCC woman showing that she never wears pants was a hit. Mzansi netizens were delighted after seeing how she gets dressed for winter.

2 Women in Mitchell's Plain joke about hearing gunshots in township mid-TikTok dance video, SA amused

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows women in Mitchells Plain hearing gunshots while dancing. Mzansi netizens were entertained after seeing how scared the ladies were.

Bonang Matheba shows off R4M Ferrari interior and Birkin bag, SA debates if luxury car is hers

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba took a picture in a Ferrari GTC4Lusso. Mzansi fans debated whether the media personality owns the luxury vehicle valued at more than R4 million.

Master KG says Nkosazana Daughter is family after dating rumours, SA doubts denial

Celebrities

2 years ago

Master KG denied rumours that he is dating Nkosazana Daughter. Mzansi peeps doubted his denial because he dated Makhadzi, whom he worked with in music.

Nedbank Cup final: Orlando Pirates' Thalente Mbatha gets SA's praise after win over Mamelodi Sundowns

Football

2 years ago

Orlando Pirates' Thalente Mbatha was the Nedbank Cup Man of the Match in his debut finals game. The soccer team defeated Mamelodi Sundowns in a heated game.

Sophie Ndaba hospitalised after breaking a bone, candid video about injury moves Mzansi

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sophie Ndaba made a video while in hospital in which she opened up about her injury. Mzansi peeps were touched by the actress's video updating her fans.

Dr Musa Mthombeni accused of being colourist over 2013 tweets, fans come to his defence: "He just laughed mos"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Dr Musa Mthombeni was accused of being a colourist because of old tweets. Mzansi netizens did not hold back but many defended the beloved media personality.

Dog mom drags pet back home using sweater as leash in TikTok video, SA applauds woman

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman dealing with her naughty dog. The lady handled the pet like it was one of her children and peeps were throughly amused.

Woman downs multiple kotas in 1 sitting, TikTok video has peeps floored by lady's huge appetite

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman eating two kotas in a single sitting. Mzansi peeps were thoroughly amused as they watched the lady consume the kasi food.

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