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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Zulu Boy praises Jacob Zuma for taking care of artists, SA speculates about rapper's intent

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Mpho Sebeng's funeral underway in Johannesburg, actor's burial broadcast on live stream

Celebrities

2 years ago

Johannesburg woman unpacks R4K groceries of food necessities in TikTok video, SA floored

People

2 years ago

Uncle ties kid to himself while babysitting nephew in TikTok video, SA amused: "He's mad as hell"

People

2 years ago

SA fascinated as big man demonstrates how he enters Opel Corsa bakkie in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

Liema sings Brenda Fassie song on stage in video, SA split over live show

Celebrities

2 years ago

Hope Mbhele's 'Bridgerton' S3 red carpet event dress crowned as best look, SA applauds actress

Celebrities

2 years ago

Hope Mbhele attended the 'Bridgerton' S3 red carpet event. Mzansi peeps were delighted to see how well she dressed for the special Netflix event.

Babalwa Mneno takes Inno Morolong to court for defamation, SA roasts reality TV star

Celebrities

2 years ago

Babalwa Mneno is suing Inno Morolong for defamation. The media personalities' legal clash made people realise how often Inno Morolong is involved in a beef.

Khosi Twala shares 3 pics from Italy, Europe travel update delights 'BB Titans' winner's fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

Khosi Twala is in Italy and she let her fans know. The media personality's supporters were gushing over pictures of the 'Big Brother Titans' winner.

TikTok video of SA's 'Bridgerton' young Queen Charlotte lookalike has SA in love

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who wants to know if she looks like a young Queen Charlotte from 'Bridgerton'. Mzansi is gushing over how stunning she looks.

Handsome SAPS officer's hot viral selfie books him disciplinary hearing at work, SA backs him

People

2 years ago

SAPS officer Devan Cox went viral for being a handsome cop. The policeman was breaking SAPS's rule that they may not publish their logo and firearms in pictures.

'Bridgerton' S3 red carpet: Thando Thabethe's dress roasted, SA compares Mbombo twins' gowns to Nigerian stars

TV Shows

2 years ago

The 'Bridgerton' Season 3 red carpet event was held in Johannesburg. Blue and Brown Mbombo, Thando Thabethe, Connie Chiume and more stars dressed up.

Kendrick Lamar drops 4th Drake diss track 'Not Like Us', accuses OVO boss of abusing minors

Celebrities

2 years ago

Kendrick Lamar released 'Not Like Us' for Drake as reply to 'Family Matters'. Hip hop fans were blown away by the song, which exposes more allegations against Drake.

'BBMzansi' finalist Zee Mofokeng gets R100K, MacBook and other luxury gifts from fans in video

People

2 years ago

'BBMzansi' former contestant Zee Mofokeng was gifted R100 000, a MacBook, designer bags and more. A video shows Zee Mofokeng being handed a big cheque.

Woman posts affordable Woolworths treats plug in TikTok video, SA delighted

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman's Woolworths sweet treats that she gets for cheaper. Mzansi netizens commented on the TikTok post with their shopping tricks.

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