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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Drake replies to Kendrick diss and takes aim at Future and other rappers on 'Push Ups', Rick Ross responds

Music

2 years ago

Kagiso "The Pope" Ramoshai dies unexpectedly, SA mourns Limpopo comedian

Entertainment

2 years ago

Tsonga woman cooks grasshoppers and pap in TikTok video, SA split over recipe

People

2 years ago

Euphonik argues Cassper Nyovest has bigger impact on hip hop than the late AKA and sparks debate

Celebrities

2 years ago

Lasizwe Dambuza shows off new Volvo electric car to brother in heartwarming video, SA congratulates him

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Anele Tembe's father Moses Tembe speaks on AKA for 1st time in video, addresses murder accusations

Celebrities

2 years ago

Fans speculate about Pearl Thusi and DJ Zinhle's friendship after 'Umlilo' hit maker's Dubai girls' trip video

Entertainment

2 years ago

DJ Zinhle and Pearl Thusi were known as a dynamic duo. DJ Zinhle's Dubai trip video had fans curious about why they hardly see the two together anymore.

Former 'BBMzansi' contestant Pale Motanyane becomes brand ambassador for Mitch Footwear, SA congratulates her

People

2 years ago

Former 'Big Brother Mzansi' contestant Pale Motanyane is a Mitch Footwear brand ambassador. SA peeps congratulated the reality TV personality on her achievement.

Man wrestles large 3-legged pot over fire, TikTok video of him cooking impresses

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who cooked over a fire on a three-legged pot. Mzansi netizens were amused as they watched the man who was hard at work.

Liema Pantsi visits grandmother's grave after 'BB Mzansi' S4 conclusion, fans celebrate homecoming

Celebrities

2 years ago

Liema Pantsi went back to King Williams Town after her Big Brother Mzansi stint. Many were touched after seeing her visit her grandmother's grave site.

Woman buys Temu wig and opens it in TikTok video, dusty products get 2M views

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who bought from Temu. Mzansi peeps were amused as they watched the lady open up the wig that she got from the online store.

Tyla is Forbes Africa cover girl, 'Water' singer named one of 30 Under 30 achievers

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tyla made Forbes Africa's cover and was named one of the 30 Under 30. The 'Water' musician shared her life story and opened up about her hopes for the future.

Joburg Southgate Spur Waiter spoon-feeds kid ice cream, makes SA laugh with new birthday song in TikTok video

People

2 years ago

A Spur waiter sang the new birthday song to a child at a restaurant. Mzansi netizens were amused by the extra effort the man put into making the kid happy.

Shebeshxt denies stealing Skomota's gf and threatens to beat him in video, SA slams rapper

Celebrities

2 years ago

Shebeshxt threatened Skomota in a TikTok video. The 'Twerka' rapper responded to allegations that he stole Skomota's girlfriend and he was not having it.

Rasta strikes at 'Roast of Minnie Dlamini', artist presents actress's portrait at Comedy Central roast

People

2 years ago

'The Roast of Minnie Dlamini' took place, and Rasta attended. Mzansi peeps were amused by the portrait the artist brought as a gift for the actress.

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