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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Thembi Seete appears to float in pic holding hands with Tshepo Lerole, SA jokes about height difference

Celebrities

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Minnie Dlamini discusses elections and makes English blunder, SA brings up her joke about Itu Khune's literacy

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nigerian wedding MC does African remix of Tyla's 'Water', TikTok video makes SA laugh

People

2 years ago

Zulu man orders at KFC drive-thru with karaoke mic in TikTok video, Mzansi in stitches

People

2 years ago

Shamiso Mosaka, DJ Tira's son and Arthur Mafokate 's 2 kids to show off life as nepo babies

Celebrities

2 years ago

Woman's mom is Brenda Fassie and Lebo Mathosa's lookalike, TikTok video has SA raving about her beauty

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of students' University of Cape Town residence wedding leaves SA floored by young love

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of UCT students getting married in their residence amazed many. Mzansi peeps were floored by how elaborate the UCT wedding looked.

Ntsiki Mazwai slams black people and family who voted for DA, Action SA and other parties, SA divided

Celebrities

2 years ago

Ntsiki Mawai dragged black people who voted for the DA, Action SA and Rise Mzansi. South Africans were split as they commented on the 2024 General Election.

Zuluboy may become 1st artist to be MEC if MK party wins KZN for 2024 elections

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zuluboy joined uMkhonto weSizwe and he is allegedly a possible MEC if they win KZN. Mzansi was keen to share their thoughts on Zuluboy's political career.

Prudence Sekgodiso wins France race as only athlete to finish 800m in under 2 mins, SA celebrates

Sports

2 years ago

Prudence Sekgodiso ran at France's Meeting Stanislas Nancy and won. The athlete made an amazing achievement in the race after her Diamond League victory.

SARS targets Zahara's estate for R3M debt after her passing, SA questions Taxman

Celebrities

2 years ago

SARS set its sights on Zahara's estate because of a R3M tax debt. Mzansi peeps were disturbed by the letter of demand after the 'Loliwe' singer's death.

Married couple use Mr Price karaoke mic to nail duet, TikTok video of 'Mr Bombastic' performance amuses SA

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows one married couple using the Mr Price karaoke mic. The pair did a duet to 'Mr Bombastic, ' and Mzansi peeps were in stitches.

USA exchange student in South Africa thinks automatic cars are only for the rich in Mzansi, peeps debate

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of an American exchange student in South Africa went viral. Netizens were keen to know about her culture shock experience in Mzansi.

University of Western Cape cheerleaders slay mid-air stunts in TikTok video, Mzansi applauds

People

2 years ago

University of Western Cape cheerleaders posted a TikTok video of one of their stunts. Mzansi peeps were impressed after seeing the flawless team at work.

Nicki Minaj spends 6 hours in Netherlands jail cell, #FreeNicki trends as fans demanded release

Celebrities

2 years ago

Nicki Minaj was in the Netherlands on her way to perform in the UK. Fans were upset and took to social media to make #FreeNicki trend to defend her.

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