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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'Muvhango' welcomes Sibongokuhle Nkosi for new character, peeps worry about tribalism in industry

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Oscar Mbo bags D'ussé partnership, fans adore 10 pics of shoot for French brand

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Woman in taxi hurls insults at man, accusing him of leaning on her, SA feels for passenger in TikTok video

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Woman at Sportscene tests shoes with aggressive footwork for groove, TikTok video amuses SA

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Students caught napping in class woken up by fake applause in TikTok video, SA amused

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A TikTok video shows students who fell asleep in class. South Africans were in stitches after seeing how the teacher attended to the students who were napping.

Sizwe Dlhomo shares videos and pics of Johannesburg property to shut down financial struggle speculation

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Sizwe Dhlomo showed off his land in a video and pictures. The radio personality gave people an inside look at how big his property is, and many were in awe.

Gogo Maweni gifts mom BMW convertible for Mother's Day, video of gift handover moves SA

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Gogo Maweni gifted her mother a BMW convertible on Mother's Day. Mzansi peeps were delighted and touched by the sangoma's grand gesture for her mom.

Thandiswa Mazwai's 'Sankofa' album launch concert is big hit with Mzansi fans, Ntsiki Mazwai opens for sister

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Thandiswa Mazwai's 'Sankofa' album launch concert touched many. Nstiki Mazwai opened the concert, and attendees shared their thoughts on the show.

Vuyisile Jaca becomes 1st black woman in SA and Africa to sail the world, wins race with special crew

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A South African woman made history in the sailing world. Mzansi peeps were delighted after seeing how well the woman did with other ladies as crew.

Man's friends host daddy shower in TikTok video, SA amused as they roll out red carpet

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who hosted a daddy shower. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing how the friends came together to celebrate new life.

Man builds wooden Wendy house for R200k in TikTok video, SA inspired

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who built a wooden Wendy House quickly. Mzansi peeps were touched by the family man who made sure his loved ones had shelter.

'The Ultimatum SA' cast member Khanya accused of abusing bf on Netflix show, SA heated

TV Shows

2 years ago

'The Ultimatum SA' cast member Khanya was trending for allegedly being a mean girl. Mzansi peeps were brutally honest about how they felt about Khanya Nqolase.

Uncle Waffles freestyles on 'Sway In The Morning', SA divided over DJ's bars for impromptu rap

Music

2 years ago

Uncle Waffles appeared on 'Sway In the Morning' and rapped. Mzansi peeps shared their thoughts about Uncle Waffles' rapping skills that she delivered.

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