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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Sello Maake kaNcube and 2 actresses awarded bogus doctorates, Blade Nzimande exposes university

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Peter Mashata dies in Soshanguve in hail of bullets, SAPS on hunt for leads in DJ's murder

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2 University friends get Golden Key emails at same time in TikTok video, SA impressed by academic excellence

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Woman's R2k Woolworths groceries in TikTok video have SA raving about prices compared to other supermarkets

People

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Cyan Boujee's 3rd BBL makes waves, influencer gets candid about future plastic surgery plans

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Skomota bags Moja Love reality show and has Mzansi divided: "Bring back serious shows"

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Skomota scored a Moja Love reality TV show. The Limpopo dancer's fans were delighted, while others thought Skomota did not need to become TV famous.

Luyanda Zwane's alleged fate on 'Sibongile and The Dlaminis' for Season 2 angers fans of TV show

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Luyanda Zwane will allegedly not appear in 'Sibongile and The Dlaminis' in Season 2. Mzansi peeps were touched, and many expressed their disapproval.

Vusi Nova models for L'Oreal Paris at SA fashion week, video of his catwalk gets mixed reviews

Celebrities

2 years ago

Vusi Nova's L'Oreal Paris collab at SA Fashion Week was a hit. The musician walked the runway for the makeup brand, and fans were delighted for him.

Kagiso "The Pope" Ramoshai to get final send-off in Limpopo, Mzansi moved: "Very hard to digest"

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2 years ago

Kagiso "The Pope" Ramoshai was led to rest in Limpopo, his home province. Mzansi netizens expressed their sorrow over the star's livestreamed funeral.

Zulu man rejects gf's break up in TikTok video, Mzansi worried about woman after heated exchange

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a Zulu man refusing to break up left many seeing red flags. Mzansi peeps were divided as they thought the man had a strong reaction.

Zamajobe Sithole marks 20 years in music with 'Ndawo Yami' tour, SA fans demand another album

Music

2 years ago

Zamajobe celebrated being in music for over two decades. Mzansi netizens were delighted that the musician would entertain an audience at a concert.

Zahara benefit concert plans halted, late singer's family falls short of money as show date draws closer

Celebrities

2 years ago

Zahara's family was organising a concert to save her home. The 'Loliwe' singer's sister shared the challenges they faced as they tried to put the event together.

Rihanna dances to 'Mnike' in TikTok video, SA chuffed as US pop star sings isiZulu amapiano song

Celebrities

2 years ago

Rihanna listened to 'Mnike' by Tyler ICU while at an event in a TikTok video. Mzansi peeps were delighted to see the American star dance to 'Mnike'.

Lady Zamar's 'Rainbow' album drop revives Sjava buzz, fans defend her: "They can never make me hate you"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lady Zamar's 'Rainbow' album is officially available for the public. The singer's accusation against Sjava resurfaced, but some supporters shut down naysayers.

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