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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American catches taxi from Lesotho to Joburg MTN rank, TikTok video of adventure amazes SA

People

2 years ago

Doctor comforts patient before surgery by singing Beyoncé's 'Halo' in TikTok video with 2.7M views

People

2 years ago

'BBMzansi': Yolanda fans crowdfund R1M for evicted housemate, top donation clocks R1.8k "We can make her win"

TV Shows

2 years ago

Bonang Matheba to allegedly return to Metro FM, SA upset: "Everyone loves her, but it’s enough"

Celebrities

2 years ago

Grandad expertly removes grandchild's baby tooth in TikTok video, SA hearts warmed by sweet moment

People

2 years ago

TikTok video of woman's over R8k Capetown fine dining experience for 2 leaves SA amazed

People

2 years ago

University of Venda student eats at RocoMamas without money, young man claims he did dishes at restaurant

People

2 years ago

A University of Venda student ate at RocoMamas without money. Mzansi peeps were amazed as he claimed that he washed dishes at the restaurant as payment.

Tyla's snippet of new look for upcoming music video after cancelling world tour leaves fans excited

Music

2 years ago

Tyla posted a video showing people what she will look ike in a new music video. Fans were delighted after seeing the 'Water' musician debut a new hairdo.

SA schoolgirl's acapella song in TikTok video gets 4M views, raw talent amazes Mzansi viewers

People

2 years ago

A schoolgirl in South Africa sang in a TikTok video. Viewers were in awe after seeing the amazing vocal performance that the young child put on for show.

Old Mutual apologises for Mr Molefi matter, Ntsiki Mazwai and SA enraged by insurance giant

People

2 years ago

Old Mutual responded since trending after because a client shared her bad experience with them. Ntsiki Mazwai added her voice to calls for boycott.

Woman in TikTok video watches stylist mess up edges, SA blames her for final look

People

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a woman watching a stylist mess up her hair. Mzansi peeps were touched after seeing how the salon client kept quiet through the process.

Woman lists qualities she wants in a man, TikTok video of specific requirements sparks outrage

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video of a woman listing what she wants in a man went viral. Mzansi peeps tore the lady apart after she went into detail about her needs in a partner.

Student uses Bentley for matric dance proposal in TikTok video, Mzansi blown away by luxury spectacle

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a student using a Bentley to do a Matric Dance proposal. Mzansi was impressed by the young kid who went all out for his potential date.

Man surprises wife and lets her pick family car, TikTok video of couple shopping at dealership moves Mzansi

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

A TikTok video shows a man who took his wife to the dealership to choose a car. Mzansi peeps were touched, and many were delighted on behalf of the woman.

Mihlali Ndamase poses with new R3.5M Mercedes AMG, influencer's video with luxury car has peeps raving

Cars and Tech

2 years ago

Mihlali Ndamase got a Mercedes AMG and modelled with it. The R3.5 million purchase was a hot topic on X as people were floored by the pricey luxury whip.

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