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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2nd wife posts TikTok video of wedding day to share polygamy journey, poses with 1st bride in marriage

People

2 years ago

Tyla chuffed with overwhelming response to debut album, 'Water' singer shows gratitude to fans

Celebrities

2 years ago

Mihlali Ndamase denies dating Wicknell Chivayo, shows Miami girls trip and Drake concert in videos

Entertainment

2 years ago

Boity Thulo chooses church after 7 years, SA curious about Sangoma journey

People

2 years ago

Student nails 'Big Brother' voice in TikTok video of school performance, Mzansi applauds

People

2 years ago

Deaf students slay 'Tshwala Bami' challenge in TikTok dance video, Mzansi in awe of pupils

People

2 years ago

Married 19-year-old woman makes TikTok video of duties and chores, SA divided about young wife

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a 19-year-old old who is a married woman and running a household. The lady's daily life left many floored by how much responsibility she has.

'BBMzansi': Yolanda fans' R1M crowdfund after her eviction at a standstill after 7 days

People

2 years ago

Former 'BBMzansi' contestant Yolanda's fans are trying to raise money. Mzansi netizens are amazed that people are willing to go the extra mile for her.

Mihlali Ndamase and married Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo allegedly in USA together

Entertainment

2 years ago

Mihlali Ndamase is trending on X for allegedly being with Wicknell Chivayo. Mzansi peeps ran wild with speculations about her and the Zimbabwean businessman.

Woman flexes engagement, creates blended family of 7 kids in TikTok video, SA moved

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman who got engaged to create a blended family. Mzansi was touched after seeing the children react to officially becoming a family.

Kwesta and wife Yolanda Vilakazi celebrate 5th wedding anniversary with videos, fans touched

People

2 years ago

Kwesta recently celebrated being married to Yolanda Vilakazi for five years. The couple posted videos showing their 14-year bond as a romantic pairing.

Man in TikTok video sneaks booze into hospital while visiting admitted friend, SA disapproves

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who came to a hospital with booze. Some Mzansi peeps were taken aback, and they watched the gent ready to drink with a patient.

Man with 2 wives shows off annual meeting to discuss goals in TikTok video, SA in awe of polygamous family

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man with two wives having their annual meeting. Mzansi peeps were fascinated as they discussed the polygamous family's tradition.

Electrician apprentice in TikTok video attends to cable theft, hard work impresses SA

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who works as an electrician's apprentice. Mzansi netizens are amazed by the important work that he did with his mentor in one day.

Tyla mingles with LeBron James at Lakers' game in video, 'Water' singer sits courtside

Celebrities

2 years ago

Tyla was spotted with Lebron James at a Lakers game. Mzansi peeps were amazed that the 'Water' musician was courtside mingling with the sports legend.

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