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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Kabza De Small buys Ankole cow breed worth over R120k, Mzansi impressed

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'Shaka Ilembe' actor Mondli Makhoba bags new gig as presenter of 'Vuka Mjita'

Celebrities

2 years ago

Influencer Don Dada's legal clash with lifestyle brand over unfair pay for work escalates

Celebrities

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Woman cries as mom surprises her with visit mid-work presentation, TikTok video moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

TikTok video of student gifting teacher crush with flowers on 1 knee goes viral, Mzansi amused

People

2 years ago

Older woman approached by lesbian tells daughter in TikTok video, SA amused by her excitement

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

'The Ultimatum' SA's 1st ever reunion falls short, Mzansi upset Khanya was not held accountable

TV Shows

2 years ago

The 'The Ultimate' SA Season 1 reunion left many disappointed. Khanya was a controversial cast member, and SA felt Salamina Mosese left her off too easily.

Benni McCarthy celebrates 10 years of marriage with wife Stacey, Mzansi moved by couple

Football

2 years ago

Benni McCarthy and his wife Stacey McCarthy celebrated a decade of marriage. Mzansi peeps were touched by the happy couple and how far they have come.

2016 CCTV footage of Diddy putting hands on Cassie at California hotel leaves netizens fired up: "Lock him up"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Cassie were trending on X once again. A 2016 video shows Diddy assaulting Cassie in a California hotel and netizens were disturbed.

Little boy does Zulu dance for family in TikTok video, indlamu delights SA in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a baby boy doing a Zulu traditional dance. Mzansi peeps were delighted after seeing the toddler do the indlamu for his family.

DJ Zinhle apologises yet doubles down on unemployable youth comments, Sizwe Dhlomo defends musician

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle responded to people's reactions to her Radio 702 interview. Sizwe Dhlomo also came to her defence amid the outrage from users on the X platform.

2 'Shaka Ilembe' production staff allegedly die from food poisoning amid Season 2 shoot

TV Shows

2 years ago

'Shaka Ilembe' is due for Season 2, but there were two deaths on the show's set. Mzansi peeps were disturbed by the alleged food poisoning that took lives.

Vosloorus woman flexes successful kota business in TikTok video, shows SA how she turned R16 into over R1K

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman in Vosloorus's kota business, and it looks successful. Mzansi peeps were delighted as she showed a day's work for her food business.

DJ Zinhle complains about shortage of skilled people in SA, netizens upset by Radio 702 interview

Celebrities

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle landed in hot water after speaking on unemployment in South Africa. Peeps did not appreciate DJ Zinhle's argument that many are unemployable.

Anele Mdoda turns 40: Johannesburg birthday bash with Zozibini Tunzi and more celebs in videos impresses fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

Anele Mdoda turned 40 and had a birthday party in Johannesburg. Zozibini Tunzi, Sizwe Dhlomo and other local celebrities attended the lavish bash.

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